Getting Little Kids to Feel Your Writing
Over the past three posts, we've been talking about writing for preschool-age kids. These could be infants or kids as old as eight technically, though I like to think "six" when writing. These are our blank slates, just waiting for something cool to be written on...
Preschoolers Have Natural ADD
I love little kids, especially between four and about six years old. They're just discovering everything and because everything is so new to them, they are easily excitable. The only problem is... they haven't learned how to pay attention for long spans yet. So,...
Write with Sound in Mind
Yesterday, we talked about the wee ones and how to write for them. But that was only part of the picture. There's lots more to consider. Image via Wikipedia When writing picture books, sensory detail is highly important. Make sure characters not only see and hear, but...
