Raven S. Cashaw is a resident of Naperville, Illinois, and has spent her career working in information technology. She has served various firms as Agile coach, scrum master, and technical program manager. While her focus may be on IT, Raven S. Cashaw has also authored and successfully published a children’s book.
Many people may think that they have what it takes to write a children’s book, but this specific type of writing requires a certain talent and process. The first step in the process is to have an idea that is not only going to attract children but their parents as well. Children will normally be reading books purchased and approved by their parents, so a writer must pass the parenting test.
It is also important to understand the market and the age range at which the book will be aimed. Younger children under six are better suited for books with more pictures than words, whereas children above six will be drawn towards more “adult” style reading. The writer must decide on the age range before settling on the style of the book.
When writing a children’s book, the characters should be well developed and not overly complicated. Children have a tendency to get very invested in their favorite characters, and developing them to be more relatable is essential for keeping them hooked on the story.
