How to Write a Children's Book in 30 Days or Less
Stop Procrastinating and Start Writing Today
By Caterina Christakos 

     Writers listen up; Christakos offers you some sound ideas that will regenerate your excitement about that children’s story or series you’ve been toying with in the back of your mind.

     The subtitle “Stop Procrastinating and Start Writing Today” are words every writer should take to heart. Most amateur writers usually find time a scarce commodity. Some writers dread starting something because is may become an extended piece of work. Christakos offers advice on how to write a Children’s book in thirty days or less. That should be enough incentive for any writer – professional or not – to pick up her book and see what she has to offer.

     Other reasons writers tend to avoid completing a work are the dread of rejection or not knowing where to start. With the heart of a cheerleader, Christakos tackles the beginnings of rejection in the “Problem” section, then offers sound advice on how to get started, not only in planning your book, but treasure-mapping your career as a writer. By seeing the bigger picture, you as a writer will see where those early morning writing sessions will eventually lead. In the next chapter with advice on writing, Christakos expresses her ideas on how to start a story with a zing, creating incredible, believable characters, and engaging dialogue–all very important in the success of a children’s story. Christakos even takes the time to tell first-time writers how to handle press kits, interviews, and writing a bio, etc.

     How to Write a Children’s Book in 30 Days or Less! is easy to comprehend and follow. Anyone wanting to get the best advice from a writer who practices what she preaches will get more than his or her money’s worth, since this treasure chest of writing advice is only $11.95. Christakos is the author of many children’s books and How-to books. I can’t help but recommend a book like this one, because without a doubt this author knows her stuff and knows how to express it with fluent precision.