9/11/2012

Steps To Creating Children's Books About Disabilities

By Tammie Terry


Explaining to a young child why some people are just different from them can be quite stressful, especially if it is a loved one. There are numerous ways that one can teach them on how to deal with it. One of them is to write childrens books about disabilities. Find out how you can start doing it.

It is a challenge for parents to come up with explanations when the kids start asking questions. This is where you come in. The first thing that you need to do is to determine which age group you are going to cater to. This is important as your choice of words will depend on how old your audience is.

Research is a big factor in this project. You do not want to make the mistake of giving wrong information to young children. Look around you and see if you can talk to individuals who are caring for a loved one with disability. Most of the time, it is better to ask from someone who has experience than just merely reading.

When you are still formulating ideas, make sure that you keep a back up of your thoughts by writing them down in a notebook. Bring one along when out on errands, walking your dog, or jogging in the park. You just never know when a brilliant idea can come up.

If you have trouble getting started, it will be best if you can talk to writers who already have published their books. They will be able to encourage you not to let things like a mental block from pursuing what you want. Engage in group activities with people who have the same interests.

The challenge usually comes in the form of marketing your book. If you do not have a big budget for traveling to different locations, you can use the resources that you have at hand. Create a social networking account and link your friends to it. In that way, they will be able to help you promote it.

Do not be afraid to make any changes in your work if there is a need to. Put yourself in other people's shoes and think about how attractive your book is. You may have to change the synopsis you have written or simply just the color. Always look at it objectively.

Those are some of the most effective ways to get started in childrens books about disabilities. Write down your goals as well and stick them to where you can view them frequently. Having the passion to write and help people would be a big key in the completion of your project.




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