EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Writing for children is an art form all on its own. While it has the same pieces as any novel, children’s books are unique and serves a different purpose for its age group. This week, Darlene Foster joins us to discuss why writing for children is so important.

In this episode, we cover:

• Typical themes in children’s books

• How to make these stories age appropriate

• How to make characters relatable for kids

• How to make impactful children’s books

As always, thanks for listening to The Merry Writer Podcast, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

ABOUT DARLENE FOSTER

Darlene Foster grew up on a ranch in Alberta, Canada, where her love of reading inspired her to see the world and write stories. She is the author of the exciting Amanda Travels series featuring spunky Amanda Ross, a twelve-year-old girl who loves to travel. All ages enjoy following Amanda as she unravels one mystery after another in unique destinations. When not travelling, meeting interesting people, and collecting ideas for her books, Darlene spends time with her family in Canada and in Spain with her husband and entertaining rescue dogs.

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Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

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