Writing Burst: Imagine you're writing a children's book for 8-10-year-olds. Choose a theme or topic that interests you. Now, spend some time observing children in that age group. What do they care about? What are their fears and hopes? How do they express themselves? Use your observations to create characters and a story that will resonate with your target audience. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When you complete your writing burst, watch the following videos next: 1. BEYOND THE PAGE: 3 Essential Tips for CREATING ENGAGING CHILDREN'S STORIES: https://youtu.be/qW9CamJlmLM 2. BEYOND THE PAGE: 4 TIPS for KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN'S BOOK SIMPLE: https://youtu.be/hA8TTnnWtl4 3. BEYOND THE PAGE: 3 Tips for How to Show, Don't Tell: https://youtu.be/fV7xMriBRiY