Writing for children is not about writing little stories it is about writingbig stories shorter. Childrens literature is an art form in its own rightand this bo... » 

Writing for children is not about writing little stories it is about writingbig stories shorter. Childrens literature is an art form in its own rightand this book is for everyone who wants not just to write for children but towrite well for them. This short guide to creative writing for children is basedon the authors own successful MA course. Andrew Melrose provides guidance onevery aspect of the process of writing for children. He stresses the importanceof writing for the child and not writing to or at them. Literacy andlearning depend on writing and reading and it is therefore the responsibilityof the writer to understand who they are writing for. The book is divided intofour sections which cover all aspects of the writing process.This book goes far beyond the how to format to help writers learn the finelybalanced craft of writing for children. It will be an indispensable handbookfor aspiring and practising childrens authors. «