Yes You Can Learn How to Write Children's Books

When I first started writing for children, I took every opportunity to read books on the art of writing, revising, and how to get them published. In fact, I haven’t stopped. I’m still interested in hearing about new tips and ways to improve my writing and how to get it published. There are many books on the market, but one that stood out for me recently was Nancy I. Sanders’ Yes! You Can Learn How to Write Children’s Books, Get Them Published, and Build a Successful Writing Career.

This book seems to stand out from the others because it offers a strategy. And it’s a strategy tested and proven to work by Sanders herself. The tips go against most of what you’ve probably heard about writing for children, but, as writers, we need to learn of alternate approaches to getting our writing published. You’ll learn how to get the contract BEFORE you write the book, how to manage your time and focus your energies, so you’re writing each day with purpose in order to get published, earn an income, and satisfy your personal fulfillment as a writer. Whether you’re just starting out or have numerous publishing credits to your name, the book offers step-by-step instructions on how to establish the foundation for building a successful career as a children’s writer.

What I especially enjoyed about this book was the encouragement. Writing can be a frustrating and solitary career, which is why it’s great to hear that you CAN do it, how there are lots of smaller publishers practically begging for manuscripts from first-time authors, and that you can be successful.  The specific tips offered, depending on whether the reader is a full-time or low-time writer, are really useful as well since each writer is different.

Sanders points out that with a careful strategy, determined mindset, and strong self-motivation, you can build the successful children’s writing career of your dreams.

Read an interview with Nancy I. Sanders at Write What Inspires You! by Donna McDine

Additional Information:
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: E & E Publishing (June 5, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0979160669
ISBN-13: 978-0979160660
Source of review copy: Publisher

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