How to Judge Your Children’s Book Idea

Aug 26th, 2009 | By Jon Bard | Category: The Writing Process

You’ve got a book idea.  But is it good enough to invest your time & effort?  Here’s how to tell!

 

 

Related posts:

  1. Developing Your Book Idea
  2. Beginners’ Corner: Turn Your Idea Into a Book
  3. Module 15 – Exercise 1: Learn to Judge if Your Protagonist is Worth Writing About
  4. Pull a Character and Plot from Your Idea

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  1. Amy Isgro August 31st, 2009 12:49 pm :

    Dear Sir,
    I have written a chldren’s fantasy book. I have written two of them. The first one is called “The Secret Elf Village”, and I can honestly say that I am very passionate about this book. Frankly, I feel it is a different view about “elves” and the North Pole, plus it involves danger, adventure, and fantsy. A litlte girl wishes to see where elves really live. First , she must face 3 tests to prove herself worthy. The village, located far away in the North Pole, is really made if different kinds of candies. Now, the reason I am so passionate about this book, is because when I was younger, my mom made a candy house . Eventually , my brother, and I also made houses ,until each Christmas we started making whole villages. It was great fun, and very creative.As for the “magic” part, how will my heroine actually “get” to the North pole? By magic unicorn of course. Her unicorn also helps her to overcome obstacles that the elves put in her way- as no mortal has ever been to the village.
    I believe in my book. The problem is that I have not had an agent who has accepted me as yet ! I have never been published , so can’t send my manuscirpt to just any publisher . Also, many “agents ” won’t take you unless you have been published! I am sorry, but I have worked hard now for over 2 years to get an agent, and I know my book is worthwhile. how do I get an agent?
    Sincerely,
    Amy Isgro
    amyisgro@aol.com

  2. Sandi September 7th, 2009 6:22 pm :

    Amy, this sounds magical and beautiful.

  3. Sharon Montag September 9th, 2009 7:18 pm :

    Amy, Your book sounds like it should be published…just keep at it and you can succeed!

  4. Delores Chappell October 25th, 2009 8:48 pm :

    Thank you for the wonderful tips on writing children fiction books. I have written and self published one with Trafford Publishing Company entitled: Seven Little Monkeys Making New Friends. Unfortunately, there were some spelling errors that managed to slip past me. I would love to have my book reviewed again by experts in order for me to become a better writer.

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