Course: Coming Soon: Writing a Children's Book

2. The Writer's Toolbox

Writers need to consider several things when creating stories for children. Complete these activities to learn a bit more about special techniques in writing for children.

Children enjoy stories that are descriptive and lively. View this video for a "toolbox" of techniques to use when writing stories.

Good children's books appeal to basic needs that children have. Read through this brief summary of themes.

Listen to an excerpt of Book! Book! Book! by Deborah Bruss to hear how these writing techniques can be used.

Practice working with these techniques!