How
To Write A Children's Book In 30 Days Or Less!
by Caterina
Christakos
The first time I attempted to write a
children's book it took me three months and several years of promising
myself I would do it "one day." In that time I managed to wash
the dog a million times, rearrange my closet, get my apartment so clean
that they should have done a commercial about it and procrastinate in ways
that gave the word a new name.
When I actually sat down to write the book
it took me two days and that was with editing. That is the longest that it
has taken me to write a children's book since then and in reality, unless
you are writing an epic it will not take you more than that period of time
to write yours either, after you read this article.
Why then the title, " How to Write a
Children's book in 30 days or less?" So that you will have time to
wash the dog, clean the closets and get Mr. Clean to personally come in
and interview you, in addition to writing a children's book that you
will treasure forever.
The Six Keys to Getting Past
Procrastination
-Visualize- Visualize your goal. Visualize your Story. Visualize your life
the way you want it to be.
-Prepare- Prepare your work space. Prepare your family for your writing
schedule. Prepare yourself for all the possiblities that will open up to
you.
-Create- Create an environment that you can work in. Create characters
that you will enjoy spending time with. Create an entire world for them to
come to life in.
-Announce- Announce out loud to yourself
every morning what your goal is. Announce to those supportive of you that
you are finally going to put pen to paper. Announce your need for their
support and cooperation.
-Collaborate- Collaborate with other
writers for ideas. Collaborate with your children and find out what kids
actually want to hear about. Collaborate with librarians in your area to
see what types of stories are selling.
-Procceed- Proceed with your plan every
day. Proceed to add pictures and ideas to your treasure map. Proceed
toward the future that you deserve.
If you follow these six steps diligently, you should have more than enough
time to write your book, give Fido his bathand make sure that your summer
clothes are at the front of your closet. Good luck and have fun.
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Caterina Christakos is a published children's book and how to author, as well as a freelance travel writer. Her work has been viewed both nationally and
internationally. Click for an autographed copy of How to Write a
Children's Book in 30 Days or Less!
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