PLANNING YOUR CHILDREN'S BOOK | get it right first time

PLANNING YOUR CHILDREN'S BOOK | get it right first time

If you're keen on finding out how to write children's picture books, find a plot for your children's book or even names for characters in your children's book, then this video will help.

If you're starting a new book project, and you're knee deep in characters for your children's book, then take tips for a professional author. After all, I was a rookie children's author looking for tips, once. I hope I can help you with a few ninja tips on writing, just to get the cogs whirring and your creativity flowing.

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[brandonweatherly]

My 6 year old daughter ran up and asked me if I could help her write her first book. I work construction but in my free time we are going to write her/our first book. She said she wants to be an illustrator/author when she grows up. I didnt grow up with my biological parents and just want to be there for her dreams. I’ve learned so much from this video thank you for helping us!

[michellegoodwin]

My reason for wanting to write a children’s book is because I read the security logs from the gated community my parents live in and there was a specific one that had the most hilarious ending that I just started imagining it as a children’s story. Now I want to write it, and write other stories based on my upbringing in that neighborhood as well as other stupid funny security logs.

[zzoozzzoo]

Hey Jules, I'm 16 years old and I've always been passionate about anything related to books, especially children's books. I've always said I want to write children's books, but I've never taken it seriously. Recently, my 8-year-old cousin passed away due to cancer, and ever since then I've been thinking about children's books 24/7. I want to write a book inspired by her story, teaching children about grief and sickness in the simplest and politest way possible. Maybe, making it a series in the far future?! For now, though, I would love to get some opinions about what you think about the idea and how I should start off!

[xXAcidBathXx]

I’m writing a picture book about my cat, with the plot based off a inside joke about him in my family. I don’t plan to publish it, but this is helpful.

[ashleycarr]

I’m going to write a children’s book for my daughter. She loves new shoes so this is the idea I’ll follow

[shantalphillips]

I got inspired to write a children's book because I love to draw and after having my first child it got me more interested in actually trying to write a children's book.

[aleeshanwnderlnd]

You know how you have teachers that just are so dull. Then you have ones that really LOVE what they do. You're one THAT LOVES what they do. ❤❤❤ I'm ready to really take on my journey as a children's book author. Gonna go watch more of your stuff. 🙌🏻Thank you

[camillepotter]

Thank you! I enjoyed this. You asked for our ideas with what we have done or want to do. I always wanted to write a book but was not the best artist. So life took other directions. Now, at 66, I wanted to do something nice, and to remember me by, for my 3 grandnieces, so I wrote a story book and illustrated it, where they themselves were mermaids on an adventure. I made the mermaids to look like them and I incorporated their real life best friends into the story too. They loved it and I sent copies for their 2 friends to have too, so they could see they were mermaids as well! I made other characters have names of people I also knew, who were special to me, so they could be in the story too. And 2 of them were the great grandparents--2 dolphins "who were like family". So I know, even though they have both passed, they would love knowing they were in the story and "had a very special place in the girls' hearts". I found a local printer to print it amd made about 30 copies to give to the girls, family, and friends. Now I am working on another book for my friend's little brother and another friend's grandkids to be incorporatedin it together. And I also have another idea for a 3rd book too. I would never have guessed! But I found incorporating people I knew, helps me develop my story too. I am now researching all of these self publishing and Amazon type publishing/creating videos to learn more about the industry so I can utilize them the best. Thank you for this video. It was definitely helpful!

[dreamiecooking]

Hi Jules, I'm nine and writing a book called The Magical Talent of Emily, based on my best friend Emily. This video really helped. Totally subscribing!

[theepoetunknown]

writing my 3rd book, first2 being poetry, and wanted to crossover to kids books....mainly for my 3 girls...and this is exactly what i needed to get me started in the right direction

[yazmingarzagarza]

My daughter is currently 15 months and looooves her books. Ive been daydreaming about making a book for her and this video is so helpful. Definitely will be coming back to it for later references haha ❤

[terrismart]

I've always loved to read and wanted to be an author. I'm now 56, unemployed, and recovering from an injury. I'll be one armed and unable to drive until fall. What better time to jot down what's in my head. I wrote my first children's book for my grandsons with no illustrations. My son said they loved it, they were engaged, and participated with actions and growls. My son enjoyed it and they want me to write more. This may be my new career. I am researching while I'm at home. When I'm back to work and have money coming in, I'll start investing in it and see if I can make it work for me. It's something I absolutely adore doing.

[mariediaz]

I love your energy! I always wanted to write children's books. I am a newly retired elementary school teacher. I just wrote two stories and am to learn what to do next! Thank you for putting out this video! I am looking forward to leaning from you.

[taniquecapron]

Love your helpful comments. Am a preschool educator. My toddler grandson inspired me to write. He lives in the city and I live on an island and want to write about him and show the contrast.

[corinneavery]

Hello Jules! You are an awesome, inspiring children's book writer and ENCOURAGER! The world needs more people like you! I am a 68 year old Artist, mother of three beautiful, creative children, and a Gramma to 4 adorable grands! I started writing my family story about 30 years ago about how I found my creativity by growing up in a large family, living on a simple country farm...rather poor in the 60's! Out of such humble beginnings, my creativity came from just playing outdoors in nature, on our little farm...imagining wonderful things can happen using your imagination! We didn't have much money, but oh did we have fun times, right there on our little farm!
Your videos are so inspiring me to keep writing and creating even after this book I'm writing now is published. You have actually helped me in understanding the whole book Dummy making process! i love how you shared your ideas on making a Dummy out of a small sketch book! I will do that now, as I'm at the point where my editor is asking for a Dummy layout of my book! Thanks for being who you are! When God made you he had a special blessing in mind for all of us struggling new children's book writer's and illustrators!
Be on the loookout for my book: "Little Hawaii" sometime next fall. That's when my editor tels me the book should be ready! <3 <3 Corinne Kelly Avery

[lesliecontreras]

Hi Jules I’m Leslie and I am currently working on writing a children’s book about body positivity because I’ve always struggled with loving my body and throughout my childhood and teen age years I struggled with an eating disorder but after recovery I learned that we shouldn’t be treating are bodies like that and I wanted to reach to the younger generation to let them know that their bodies are beautiful so I decided to send that message through a children’s book

[colscopters]

Thanks iam think iam going to give writing a book ago I've never written one before and now is the time thanks great help 👍

[gemgen]

The mere fact you re-worded the phrase "comment, like & subscribe" into a better catchy phrase AND explained why we should take that action had me hit the subscribe AND bell button. I hardly ever do that! You know what they say (or maybe they don't but I'm saying it now) great writing inspires action!

[MariJadeWrites]

Hi! I am planning a children's book series I have in mind about witches :D working on the designs for Cora and other witches in her group!

[whsper]

I am publishing loads of colouring books for kids, and want to try myself with actual picture book! Your videos are very inspiring, Thank you!