RECAP
IN ORDER TO WRITE A BOOK YOU NEED A(AN)
IDEA
THE PLACE WHERE THE STORY TAKES PLACE
SETTING
IN ORDER TO HAVE QUALITY YOU NEED
SPACE
WHAT WAS THE 1ST THING I discussed ABOUT REFINING YOUR IDEA
GOOGLE ""A CHILDREN'S BOOK" AND A PHRASE THAT DESCRIBES YOUR BOOK.
When will a publisher say no to your book?
Remember I said "if you don’t provide a solid half with the words, they’re going to say no."
WHAT WAS THE SECOND THING I DISCUSSED ABOUT REFINING YOUR IDEA?
ONCE YOU FIND A BOOK THAT IS SIMILAR TO YOUR IDEA, LOOK AT THE SUMMARY
What is a problem that I discussed that usually happens with some writers.
ANSWERS MAY VARY
The character solves the problem too easily.
There are not a series of obstacles
The character doesn’t care enough about solving the problem.
TRUE OR FALSE: SPEED IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN QUALITY
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: END THE STORY QUICKLY.
True
End the story quickly
We don’t need to lose the reader’s attention because of a loooong ending we just need to make it short and simple
YOU SHOULD NOT USE REPETITION BECAUSE THE CHILDREN WILL THINK IT'S BORING.
TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
Children love repetition! Parents love repetition! Publishers love repetition!
FOREWORD BEFORE STORY STARTS
PROLOGUE
What is one of the most expensive components when writing a book?
Illustrations/illustrators