So you are a kid at heart. It pays to never grow up if you want to truly enjoy what a six year old might like. Writing for children may seem easier than other genres. After all you don't have to use such big words. But,do not kid yourself,writing for young people is hard work. It requires more imagination and magic. Children love magic wheter it be in a puppy exploring or a wizard creating. Thus,if you have a kid's heart and large imagination check out Children's writing. Illstrators make alot of money from children. Unlike adult books children must have pictures in their books. Illstrations not only provide the magic ride for kids they help the writer convey his/her story better. Now,how to get started in this fantasy world. Two great resources at your finger tips. To learn more on the subject of writing for children visit suite 101's "Childrens Writing",by Sue Reichard. This site will give you more info on writing and help you on your merry way. Next,after a month or two you may create a nice story or illstration. The best place to go is "Children's Writer's and Illstrators's Market" by Writer's Digest. This book list over 1,000 publications looking for children's work. It is a great asset and only cost 20 bucks. You can obtain this now from Barnes and Noble,use the buy or browse link provided on my topic page up top. Type Children's Writers Market in search and be on your way. Good Luck!!!,if you like animals read on.
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I love animals,wild or domestic. I have my babies,a cat and a bassett hound. I buy Dog Fancy and Cat Fancy every chance I can. Like 50 million other people I am a pet owner who spends 30 percent of my yearly income on my furry friends. Animal writing and illstration is a multi dollar business that is worth exploring. The main thing you need for this genre is what else,"a love of animals". This can be a tranquil experience for you. Animals unlike people do not judge,they could care less about your looks or anything else which is why writing/drawing animals can be a good therapy for you if depression has darken your mood
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