https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/children-s-books/w/writing-for-kids/7944/considerations-when-writing-books-for-childrenen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/children-s-books/w/writing-for-kids/7944/considerations-when-writing-books-for-childrenThu, 15 Oct 2020 13:32:14 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:f1ea42fe-4f16-4ede-b16c-2c3666e78037Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/children-s-books/w/writing-for-kids/7944/considerations-when-writing-books-for-children#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Writing for Kids by Author Learning Center on 10/15/2020 1:32:14 PM<br /> <p>When writing for children, it&#39;s important that authors understand the age group classifications and the content expectations for those age groups. A children&#39;s picture book, for example, is quite different from a middle-grade chapter book. Each category of children&#39;s books has recommended page counts, word counts, language usage, subject matter, and more. It&#39;s also important that authors understand what type of content will resonate with their target readers. Whether it&#39;s fiction or nonfiction, if the content is too advanced, too preachy, or&nbsp;too dull the readers will lose interest. Watch this collection of interviews with children&#39;s authors and industry experts to learn more.<br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-78/ConsiderationsWhenWritingBooksforChildren.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ConsiderationsWhenWritingBooksforChildren.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Teen and Young Adult, video, Children's Books</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/children-s-books/w/writing-for-kids/7944/considerations-when-writing-books-for-children/revision/2Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:33:17 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:f1ea42fe-4f16-4ede-b16c-2c3666e78037Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/children-s-books/w/writing-for-kids/7944/considerations-when-writing-books-for-children#commentsRevision 2 posted to Writing for Kids by Author Learning Center on 10/9/2020 5:33:17 PM<br /> <p>When writing for children, it&#39;s important that authors understand the age group classifications and the content expectations for those age groups. A children&#39;s picture book, for example, is quite different from a middle-grade chapter book. Each category of children&#39;s books has recommended page counts, word counts, language usage, subject matter, and more. It&#39;s also important that authors understand what type of content will resonate with their target readers. Whether its fiction or nonfiction, if the content is too advanced, too preachy, or&nbsp;too dull the readers will lose interest. Watch this collection of interviews with children&#39;s authors and industry experts to learn more.<br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-78/ConsiderationsWhenWritingBooksforChildren.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ConsiderationsWhenWritingBooksforChildren.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Teen and Young Adult, video, Children's Books</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/children-s-books/w/writing-for-kids/7944/considerations-when-writing-books-for-children/revision/1Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:39:01 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:f1ea42fe-4f16-4ede-b16c-2c3666e78037Author Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/children-s-books/w/writing-for-kids/7944/considerations-when-writing-books-for-children#commentsRevision 1 posted to Writing for Kids by Author Learning Center on 10/9/2020 1:39:01 PM<br /> <p>When writing for children, it&#39;s important that authors understand the age group classifications and the content expectations for those age groups. A children&#39;s picture book, for example, is quite different from a middle-grade chapter book. Each category of children&#39;s books has recommended page counts, word counts, language usage, subject matter, and more. It&#39;s also important that authors understand what type of content will resonate with their target readers. If the content is too advanced, too preachy, or&nbsp;too dull the readers will lose interest. Watch this collection of interviews with children&#39;s authors and industry experts to learn more.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Nonfiction, Teen and Young Adult, video, Children's Books</div>