The Children’s Writer’s Guide
The Children’s Writer’s Guide by Simon Rose, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on March 8, 2014, is a practical resource for aspiring writers. This 132-page guide provides insights into the writing process, including how to find inspiration, manage time effectively, and overcome challenges like writer’s block. It covers essential topics such as character naming, historical research for storytelling, and the nuances of writing in genres like science fiction and fantasy.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of the writing journey, from generating ideas to the importance of editing and revision. The book also addresses the realities of facing rejection and offers strategies for marketing and promotion, including insights on book launches and engaging with audiences through social media. With a focus on practical advice, this guide serves as a valuable tool for those interested in writing for children, making it a relevant addition to the field of Language Arts and Disciplines.
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The Children’s Writer’s Guide examines how you can get started as a writer, create time and space to pursue your craft and deal with lack of motivation and writers block. Topics covered include where ideas come from and how writers turn them into stories, choosing names for characters that are appropriate to the story, the importance of historical research if your novel is set in a different era, writing science fiction and fantasy, and the use of magic in stories for children. The author examines the role of editing and revision and how to deal with what is often the inevitable process of rejection, at least until good fortune comes your way. The author also recounts some of his experiences with marketing and promotion, such as book launches and in-store signings, websites, blogs, and social media, and discusses presentations, workshops and author-in-residence programs at schools and libraries.
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