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Children's Book Writers of Science fiction, fantasy and adventure writer
Do you have a creative mind that allows you to build compelling storylines and rich characters?

We are looking for writers to work with on a long-term basis who will help us develop a strong selection of in-house projects.

Please respond with a short bio and a writing sample. Writing samples should be in English and be a maximum of 500 words. You MUST identify your target audience Age Group. (see guidelines below). We are more interested in identifying highly creative people with great imaginations than we are finding the best writer.

Guidelines:
Age Levels for Children's Books
• Novelty books: Ages 3 and up, depending on content
• Early, leveled readers: Ages 5--9
• First chapter books: Ages 6--9 or 7--10
• Middle-grade books: Ages 8--12
• Young adult (YA) novels: Ages 12 and up or 14 and up
It's okay to veer off a year or so in either direction when assigning a target audience age range to your work.

Tips for Writing Books for Younger Children
The rules for writing books for younger children (ages 2--8) are different from the rules for writing books for middle graders or young adults. Keep the following 12 guidelines in mind:
• It's okay to be different from others, but it's not easy.
• Bad guys never win.
• The good guy must come out on top in the end.
• Extremes rule (the world is black or white, not both -- most children ages 10 and under can be quite literal).
• All characters should be drawn with both good points and weaknesses. No one is just one or the other -- even the good and the bad guy.
• It's fine for something to be scary, but it can never touch a little kid's body.
• Little people can triumph over big people.
• Poopoo, peepee, tushies, passing gas, burping, underwear -- they're all hilarious.
• Turning things upside down is funny -- as long as those things make sense in the first place right side up.
• Magic can occur as a logical reaction to an action.
• Regular children can perform extraordinary feats.
• Regular children can go on implausible missions sanctioned (or not) by adults in charge.

What Not to Do when Writing Children's Books
• Write books that preach or lecture.
• Talk down to children as if they're small, idiotic adults.
• Write books that have no real story (nor a plot with beginning, middle, end).
• Create characters who are boring or unnecessary to the development of the story.
• Create main characters who have a problem they don't solve themselves or who don't change throughout the course of the story.
• Tell instead of showing by using narrative as a soapbox.
• Use alliterative names (Squishy Squirrel, Morty Mole -- Wretched Writer).

Fee Schedule upon final submission and acceptance of WORK:
ages 3-4 up to 60 words $5 USD
ages 5-6 up to 100 words $8
ages 6-8 between 800 to 1200 words $15
ages 9-11 between 5,000 to 20,000 words $100-$200
ages 11-13 30,000 to 40,000 words $210-$300
ages 14 & up 40,000 words and up $310-$600

Actual word count and story guidelines once you are selected will be provided.

• Location: anywhere
• Compensation: $5-$600 see schedule
• Telecommuting is ok.
• Contact: qrhtk-3638257994@job.craigslist.org

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