The easiest way to get started is to choose your theme. (And it’s worth saying, while I myself have published one single book under my name, I’ve written a ton more for others, and typically always from scratch, with only a shred of input from the client.) Choose a general theme In that case, you’re one step ahead!įor others, you may have a specialty as a writer you know you can write, but you just need that good idea.įor those needing a plot that excites them, here are a few things I do to brainstorm. If you’re wanting to write a children’s book, that desire may have been sparked by a good idea.
#Children book template how to#
And, the actual template is at the end of the post.) How to Write a Children’s Book 1. (If you want to see more about the illustration piece, check out how I went about KDP using Canva for my illustrations and other tips on how to do graphic design without Photoshop. So, I want to pass that experience along to you-a template for how I went about the first step in writing a children’s book. This might not be the best way to go about it, and there might be better alternatives, but I’m telling you it can happen, and I’m telling you from experience. Primarily, I say it because you can literally write a kids’ book in a matter of hours, illustrate it yourself with a tool like Canva, and then publish it easily using Kindle Direct Publishing. I also say it because if you’re just getting started, the process can seem overwhelming, and publishing a book might seem reserved for those with an abundance of resources, whether that’s an abundance of skills, time, or money to sink into creating a top of the line children’s book. While I’ve been freelance writing for a while as a children’s lit ghostwriter, creating complete books is fairly new to me. This might make you keep reading, or stop reading altogether-I’ve written one book a short story for kids. Likewise, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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