Published authors who have written childrens books without any planning are seldom found. Writers should never simply allow a story to unfold as they write. The complete map of a story needs to be put to paper first. As much as many writers fret and argue that free-flow writing is the best way when writing books for children, they will indeed fall into the 99-100 authors that find their stories in the waste paper basket. If anything, the book will start to ramble and lose clarity. Furthermore, it will be over detailed in parts and under detailed in others. This is NOT the way to become a successful author!
Writing children's books may seem simple, but it still needs a 'map' to keep the pace of the journey interesting. Begin with a synopsis and plan the readers journey in advance. Even writing a synopsis can save heartache. It is quite possible for publishers to read these to see the plots, twists and turns that you have planned to pen, which can lead to a publication. But first, to get your foot in the door, you need to be able to tell your story in a very short brief summary. A whole chapter of Writing Books For Children is devoted to this subject. If anyone has any hints or tips about mapping out a story, please comment.
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