tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post7714571950601172099..comments2024-01-06T20:12:52.051-08:00Comments on Write Kids' Books! | Write, publish, self-publish, create books for children - get inspired TODAY: Basics, Part 2: Does your book measure up?Tziviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828930310967808828noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-49438382894429096312014-06-28T13:22:24.785-07:002014-06-28T13:22:24.785-07:00Love that - "illustrator/husband." What...Love that - "illustrator/husband." What a great job description! (I have one of those as well - we're working on a project together for the first time...)Tziviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828930310967808828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-34814932024140827792014-06-28T13:21:41.280-07:002014-06-28T13:21:41.280-07:00That's an interesting point. Although I remem...That's an interesting point. Although I remember seeing the fancy g (curly) and a in books as a kid and being fascinating, I can also see where it would confuse readers. As self-publishing kids' book writers, you're right that we have to take responsibility for the whole package, not just the word. Thanks for stopping by!Tziviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828930310967808828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-62792146492692590212014-06-27T15:51:24.815-07:002014-06-27T15:51:24.815-07:00Don't use Roman, the 'a' is not the on...Don't use Roman, the 'a' is not the one they will be taught when early readers. Use Comic Sans or any other one that has an 'a' the way they are taught in kindergarten, Beverley (B.Palma)http://www.paloalto-bilingual-adventures.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-19710142327380624992014-06-27T12:44:33.368-07:002014-06-27T12:44:33.368-07:00Agree with Tyler.. I let my illustrator/husband de...Agree with Tyler.. I let my illustrator/husband describe through his eyes to make my nonfiction so much more meaningful without overdoing the word count.bamauthor.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10729484497834537343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-18680222228195104092014-06-26T22:32:14.999-07:002014-06-26T22:32:14.999-07:00@Janet: Exactly! It's important, but the sto...@Janet: Exactly! It's important, but the story should come first while you're gearing up to write... :-)Tziviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828930310967808828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-33368836275351868172014-06-26T22:31:09.220-07:002014-06-26T22:31:09.220-07:00You're both completely right, and it's gre...You're both completely right, and it's great hearing it from an illustrator's perspective. I found this Writer's Rumpus post very meaninful: <a href="http://writersrumpus.com/2014/02/18/you-know-youre-done-when-youre-half-undone" rel="nofollow">You know you're done when you're half undone</a>. Sounds counter-intuitive, but I'm sure it'll makes perfect sense to you as illustrators.Tziviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828930310967808828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-5133948266860095162014-06-26T20:20:19.847-07:002014-06-26T20:20:19.847-07:00Mark, exactly- I am an illustrator also and tell m...Mark, exactly- I am an illustrator also and tell my clients not to "over describe" when my illustrations can do it better. Why say the monster was a big purple creature with yellow fangs, just say it is a big scary monster (but let ME know your thoughts on what it looks like) and my illustration will tell it so much better!Tyler Hollishttp://www.childrensbookillustrator-tylerhollis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-88555565164785226222014-06-26T15:50:01.347-07:002014-06-26T15:50:01.347-07:00Dear Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod,
This is a useful ar...Dear Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod,<br /><br />This is a useful article. Many writers do not realize that publishers will often reject manuscripts for children if the stories exceed the appropriate word limits that you have posted. Also, I agree that an author needs to write a draft first and then edit for word length and reading level. If writers obsess about total words and grade level before they start a story, they can't be very creative.<br /><br />Best wishes for the summer!<br /><br />Janet Ruth Heller<br />Author of the award-winning book for kids about bullying, How the Moon Regained Her Shape (Arbordale, hardback--2006, paperback--2007, e-book, audio, and Spanish edition--2008, 3rd paperback edition and iPad app--2012)<br />Website is http://www.redroom.com/author/janet-ruth-hellerJanet Hellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948999918568830436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-26280849274300916912014-06-26T14:24:45.641-07:002014-06-26T14:24:45.641-07:00Hi Jennifer
I do as you suggest; I write and write...Hi Jennifer<br />I do as you suggest; I write and write, let it steep, then re-write. Let that steep, and re-write. I try to find the language in its most abbreviated form without losing the impact or essence. <br /><br />For me (illustrator), there's a sweet spot where the illustrations take up the storytelling, so the text can "relax." You might think that I have all the art in mind as I write, but that's not always the case. Often I'll do another re-write as I complete the illustrations – finding that I don;'t have to say everything the illustrations demonstrate. Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521842142968918313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-43294198045551796892014-06-26T04:35:31.599-07:002014-06-26T04:35:31.599-07:00Thanks, Angie!Thanks, Angie!Tziviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828930310967808828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-44754065401570107432014-06-25T13:03:11.155-07:002014-06-25T13:03:11.155-07:00Good information. Thanks! Good information. Thanks! Angie Quantrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474213906615736834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-24218396669968773362014-06-25T04:29:42.906-07:002014-06-25T04:29:42.906-07:00Thank you for saying so, Beryl. I'm really gl...Thank you for saying so, Beryl. I'm really glad you stopped by!Tziviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828930310967808828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363421632064246861.post-69251997901341871842014-06-24T15:38:59.654-07:002014-06-24T15:38:59.654-07:00Good post and helpful. Love the chart. BerylGood post and helpful. Love the chart. BerylBeryl Reichenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675265770928575535noreply@blogger.com