• Writing Books for Ages 0-12? IMPOSSIBLE! Find Your TRUE Age Group!

    Is your picture book really for ages 0-12? Of course not! So how do you determine the right age for your book? It's confusing! I get it! I'm here to help!Knowing the age group can make every stage of picture book development easier.

    From choosing your content and vocabulary to shaping your illustrations and determining where your book fits in the marketplace, the correct age is vital!

    SESSION DETAILS:

    • Saturday, October 10th @ 2:00 P.M. Time zone in Atlanta, GA USA (GMT-4)
    • Limit of 10 Participants
    • Cost: FREE!
    • 40 Minutes of Instruction
    • 20 Minutes of Q&A which includes finding the correct age range for your picture book. You are invited to bring a short synopsis of your story.

In this practical, interactive session, you will learn 10 ways to identify the age group you are really writing for. We’ll explore:

  • Content 
  • Book Type: Board book, Picture book, Early chapter book, etc.
  • Subject Matter
  • Word Count - Page Count
  • Core Teaching Standards
  • Word Choice
  • Reading Levels
  • Typography
  • Illustrations
  • Back Matter

By the end of the session, you’ll have practical tools to help pinpoint your book’s target age and a clearer understanding of how that age should influence your writing and design.

NOTE: Please do not bring AI generated stories, stories using AI generated illustrations, clip art, or artwork that you have not created or commissioned.