Erica·How did you connect with/find the work-for-hire team? Thanks!
- Debbi·
I was lucky and was referred by a friend who wrote for them. I still had to “try out” with a writing sample, however.
- Nevin·
Chapter books often rely on humor to maintain reader interest. Did you do anything beyond reading other chapter books to kid-test the humorous moments? What about making sure the problems were realistic kid problems–do you feel you just have a good sense of that or do you do anything special to reality-test your ideas?
- Debbi·
I didn’t intentionally try to make the stories humorous, although yes, there are some humorous bits. I didn’t have kid beta-readers. I think I just relied on my inner-age and strong memories of my childhood. I also have a critique group/writing partners who read my drafts and offer feedback – that helps. 🙂
So helpful! Thanks for the list of mentor texts and for sharing your journey. I love the details of your chapter book study.
- Debbi·
Thank you! 🙂
- Pamela Jansury·
Thank you for your explanation of exactly what a chapter book is and where it fits into kid lit.
- Debbi·
Glad to be able to help out!
- Doreen Robinson·
Thank you for an insightful interview! Would you say you’re a plotter or pantser as far as your writing process and have you taken any specific KIDlit courses that have “taught” you how to write for this genre?
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