Publishing a children's book is not
just a matter of imagination or simple "good writing". A children's
book is a memory for life. Here’s how to write it and how to present it to a publisher.
Who do you
tell your story to?
Children are not all the same and so
books are different based on the age of the child, which is the first factor to
consider. A children's book can also be written for children who still cannot
read, that is for the preschool phase. You can write a book for first-grade
children.
You can write a book for children up
to 11 years old. After this threshold, we are already talking about preteens.
Children develop different skills during their growth stages. A six-year-old
cannot read a story with only written text for 200 pages, which an 11-year-old
can do if the story interests him.
Based on age, you will need to
calibrate your story, but age isn't the only factor. The message you want to
convey to the little ones must be original and universal at the same time. Of
course, your message doesn't have to be racist, homophobic, inspired by
violence or sex.
Basing your story on childhood
memories can work, but be careful: you have to write to today's children, not
those of the eighties, simply because time passes and, to be timeless, you have
to think about the future.
The proposal to the publisher
How to submit a book to a publisher
and what are the waiting times? It is essential to present yourself with a
cover letter, useful for telling your world without overdoing it. Indicate the
potential necklace where your children's book might find a home.
It is essential to insert a small
biography and write a synopsis of the book, where the publisher can get an
idea. Originality and selection in this type of book is everything, so the
publisher expects not only an interesting or good book but something different
in fantasy and color.
If you want to publish your first children’s book at a trusted publishing house you can go for Rumour Books India. We are one of the best children’s book publishers in India support both new and experienced authors to get their book published by us with quality print and other services.
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