• How to Write a Children's Book

  • Your Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Children's Book
  • By: HowExpert Press, Rusty Baker
  • Narrated by: Krystal Wascher
  • Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
  • 3.7 out of 5 stars (34 ratings)

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How to Write a Children's Book

By: HowExpert Press, Rusty Baker
Narrated by: Krystal Wascher
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If you want to write a children's book, then download How to Write a Children's Book by a person with real life experience and knowledge of this topic. If you have ever wanted to write a true children's classic, then you must dive into a child's mind to see what makes them tick. Within this guide, all your questions will be expertly answered in a way that is simple and easy to understand. Follow along and discover how a children's story is written - from finding out what a child prefers to read to getting the most from your marketing efforts. Every aspect, from beginning to end, is covered within this guide. Understand why some children's books, such as a Dr. Seuss classic, succeed while other, seemingly well written children's books fail. Within this guide, you will understand what components of a story make up a children's story and how to keep the child interested in your book. The guide does not stop there. After you have a quality book written, follow the steps to bring your book to market and have children reading it in every corner of the globe. You can have the best book ever written, but if nobody knows about it, it will go unread. Avoid the pitfalls of many writers and follow these steps. Children's book author Rusty W. Baker has successfully done every step that he references in this guide. Take it from someone who has already been there. You need this guide. Download it now!

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Would you try another book from HowExpert Press and Rusty Baker and/or Krystal Wascher?

This was an interesting perspective on the process of writing a children's book, and had some good advice. But it was strictly one author's experience. Also, I think the attitude toward the illustrator was just a little bit condescending. In a children's book, the illustrations are of utmost importance, and they tell the story just as much as the text. The illustrator doesn't work for the author, it has to be a mutual creative process. A single illustration can take weeks to complete, and must be thoughtfully designed to convey the mood or the action necessary for the story.

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stay away

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

no- basic internet info - save your credit and get information on the internet- nothing new here

Would you ever listen to anything by HowExpert Press and Rusty Baker again?

no

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Krystal Wascher?

anyone

Did How to Write a Children's Book inspire you to do anything?

no

Any additional comments?

get something else

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A couple points of worth

I’ll start with saying that I did not feel the voice of the narrator was appropriate for this book. Her voice sounded young, I felt it should be a more mature narrator.
It was often difficult to get through the stories of each child’s reaction to each of the book types. I was hoping for something that would be more descriptive as to each age group and the various styles that are appropriate for the age group.
As stated in the title of my review, there were a couple of good points that I will take away from this book. It just wasn’t what I hoped for.

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No real advice regarding story lines or story boarding. I found the pretend child perspectives very assuming, "Wow, I like dragons too. I wander what's going to happen next." 👉😑💨. Not worth the time, or cost. I mean not even a brief "I would use _____ for good editing software." thanks for explaining -- I'm sorry -- stating the fact that 'good' marketing is important. Even if you defined what that looks like, I'm not reading about how to sell the book, I'm interested in the story making processes. Yes, if it's for a child. I would think, keeping the age group in mind would be a good idea. No need to explain how a 16yrld and a 8yrld have different vocabularies, interest, understanding, thought process. -- ugh can't return.

What did I learn from this book? Nothing. YouTube would give me better advice.

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Great book

I have learned so much, thanks. This book is clear and right to the point

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A Greet Resource book on writing Children’s book-experiential and illustrative

This is indeed a very effective guidebook on how to write children’s books. I was impressed by the strong emphasis laid on deciding on age grade a writer is targeting.
The writer has shared his real life experience especially how his children read and reacted to his book. These reactions guided the language and psychology of his books’ plots.
The aspects of inspiration linked with age bracket of readers as well as stages in publishing are well treated.
The reading is clear and well dramatized. I like to read and re-read this book.
I recommend this as a great resource book for would-be writer and professional writers.

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Good

Short, sweet, and to the point. Gives a good high-level overview to get you started.

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Above average. Want more on teenagers. Was clear.

Above average. Prefer more on teens. Good narration. Enjoyed. Motivating and inspiring. Will start soon.

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