so i want to start writing. but i want to start off by a childrens book, jst like a kick start. and if i get success then i'll go bigger. the audience would be kids around 4 or 5 years old. the plotline:: a litttle boy George who waits for his parents to tuck him in then when they turn off the light he goes under the covers and under these covers is a whole new world where George has many adventures. all this happens in one night. does this all sound good?? [btw. im 15 years old.] also where can i get a literary agent??

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Um. Your quick litter except has just got my perverted mind going, Is it a book about sex? xD Um.. Anywhere but under the covers would be good xD How about in the Closet? Other then that I think it is a lovley book idea.

yah it sounds good...just remember to never give up on ur dream. You will get turned down by people, that will happen, don't let it get you down!! Keep on trying!!

Well, depend on what kind of adventure. If it's all pleasant and wonderland-ish, maybe some kids will find it boring. But still, a great start. And about the literary agent, maybe you can try to google it. Hope it helps.

There was a little boy, George, who was a worthless drunk and he wanted to be president - and he was!

sounds good! I'm 14 and have written a book called 'Eddie the frog' My advice to you is to do some research on the net about getting published. One thing you could do, is check out the publishing websites you find on the back of books, that way you know for sure that the company is not a fluke. Find out exactly what the publishers want to see (one chapter, the whole story, etc), and send them a copy of your manuscript. make sure it is edited and completed before you send it. And be prepared for rejection. A lot of people will reject you, but all you can do is keep trying! good luck!

First of all, you have a basic storyline, but it's like any other. Where are the plots, what makes it so exciting? childrens, yes, but how old? How good is your grammar and spelling? Do you have someone to bounce ideas off of? Send out samples of your writings on forums. Get feedback. There are courses for writing children's books. Take one of them.

I would try to remember all of the ideas that come into your head for future reference in case you want to make it into a series. I don't know about a Literary agent, I'm just an avid reader who enjoys writing. I found that carrying around a little notepad would help when you think of something to jot down. I might try looking at websites for companies that supply elementary, or preschools. EX: Scholastic

That sounds like a book that I would definetly read to my kids, or read myself! First, decide what your purpose is going to be ( to inform, to entertain, to amuse etc.) We know that your audience is going to be children so it would make sense that your story would be to entertain. I would make it humorous and comforting, like a little bit like a bed time story but nothing scary. Throughout the writing process you need to consider your audience as everything is influenced by it ( ex. if you get an idea to have a monster under the covers then you shouldn't since it's little kids and they might be scared by this.) Patience and Dedication are key to a good author. Set aside like 2 hours everyday in which you spend writing. I find that writing comes easily to me when I am in a secluded , peaceful and quiet place, surrounded by nature in all of it's astounding beauty. Once you have an idea be sure to write it down in a "pre - write". A prewrite is basically a way of organizing your ideas before you write. Think of it as a map that guides you with your ideas in sequential order. Pre Writes come in the form of four square ( for an essay containing 4 paragraphs) , bulleted lists, webs ( like say if I had cheetah I would put it in a circle and then jutting off of that I would have a little line that connects that says had spots.) Make sure that you are writing something that you feel passionate about and do whatever you can to become the characters and feel yourself in the setting. Have a thesaurus and a dictionary handy as I think that the best books have descriptions that paint a picture in the reader's mind and helps them to get in touch with the character. Don't come up with a title first, that is a common mistake. From years of experience I have learned that the best titles come when you are finished with the story. Take a break after about an hour of writing to avoid "writer's block". Do something that you enjoy and come back a few hours, days or even months later. This helps to get some fresh new ideas, as when you are having a writer's block it is easily apparent to the trained eye. Have some stories that are "in the making" at hand and ready so that you can take a break from the story that you are currently writing and delve into something else for a bit. Focus on the things that you want to get across ( main ideas, themes etc) and don't move onto anything else until those tasks are complete. On a seperate piece of paper it is helpful to make a check list including what you want to accomplish in the piece ( ex. introduce Lila, have Lila fall in love, have Lila marry etc. ) Start with these and then when you have all of the main things written add some detail in the form of word choice and interesting character quotations. Dialogue adds an intersting flair to any story. When you're doing your rough draft be sure to skip lines so that you can revise later. When revising, use a colored pen so that your revisions are easily seen. Add details to make things more clear and take out things that you don't particularly like by simply crossing them out. Edit in a different color. When revising make sure that you : * have a good writers voice. We want your opinion to shine through. Make the wriiting sound like it came from you. * use good word choice. Hey! I could turn good to outrageously fabulous! Flowery words make any topic more interesting. * you start with different sentences for each line and your writing has a good flow. I would suggest reading it aloud to yourself in order to not only spot any grammatical errors but also make sure that your paper sounds good. For editing, the dictionary is your best resource. Circle questionable words and look them up. Write the corrected spelling above the circle. When you are done with your editing and revising begin on your final copy. Type it up so that it looks nice and neat. Add any extra final revisions so that your paper is perfect. Then print it out. Print out several copies so that family and friends can give you some feedback. Then it's time to send it to the publisher. Don't be discouraged if your writing is rejected at a publishing company. This happens to even the best writers. It doesn't mean that you're a bad author. You just need to pick yourself up and try again. Good luck! Best Wishes! Happy Writing!

So the next day George is going to be very sleepy for school? How about it resolves by having it have been a dream? Or perhaps his adventures happened as a result of his imagination one day in his backyard or laying on his bed while no one was around.

omg i wanna buy this book HURRY UP AND WRITE IT lolz

Believe it or not it is much harder to get a children's book published than it is to get an adult or young adult book published. If you can write stuff geared toward older people it would probably be a good idea to start there. From my understanding 95% of the children's book market is already locked down by reprints of classic children's stories, established authors and celebrities. You find an agent by purchasing "Writer's Market" from Amazon.com for about $20 or $30. Purchase a copy of Stephen King's "On Writing" for a more details.

Yeah, it sounds great! Just put pen to paper. Make yourself write it. As far as the Agents go, get the Children's Writers and Illustrator's Market book: http://www.amazon.com/2008-Childrens-Writers-Illustrators-Market/dp/1582975043/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1203401785&sr=8-4 Also, check out Preditors and Editors at: http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/publback.htm Good Luck!