Write It…or Rethink It?
August 26th, 2009 by Jon
You’ve got a children’s book idea and you’re eager to write that manuscript. But is your idea good enough to invest your time & effort? Here’s how to tell!
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September 3rd, 2009 at 9:46 am
Hi John,
Thanks for this video. Before watching it, I had just posted a question on the boards about a book idea:
http://cbiclubhouse.com/forum/middle-grade/is-1964-considered-history/
I think it meets the criteria, but I just don’t know if today’s kids would care about it. If anyone has any opinions, please post.
thanks, Mary
September 3rd, 2009 at 3:07 pm
great video that challenges you to rethink a story idea before you star the writing process.
September 4th, 2009 at 10:44 am
[...] Now that summer is officially over, you may be thinking about getting down to writing again. Here is a quick video on how to decide if your book idea is a good one. It is for children’s books, but the principals are the same for adult books as well. Enjoy. - Write It…or Rethink It?. [...]
September 4th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Really good information. Didn’t think of some of the steps to take first.