Richard Radcliff Trice on How to Start on Contemporary Children’s Books
Although passion is a big chunk of successful writing, author Richard Radcliff Trice believes that being familiar with the field, doing its best practices, and discussing handy tips and tricks with other authors are also important. This is particularly true with writing niches, like contemporary children’s books. Mixing classic styles with a modern-day focus to come out with contemporary works is a combination of passion and skills. Meanwhile, although the entire process in itself is not easy, starting on a contemporary piece is one of the hardest parts to do, from looking for inspiration to writing outlines, and starting the first sentence. The noted author shares some of his best practices when coming out with contemporary literature. Don’t force a moral. “Sure, children should learn a thing or two when reading, but that doesn’t mean that they should be reading those right from the get-go,” Richard Radcliff Trice says. “Be subtle and convey your message naturally.” Keep it short ...