How to Make Money Writing Children's Books

Children's books will never go out of style, but as a professional author, you don't want to regurgitate the same old stuff previous authors have put down on paper.

Think outside of the box by putting an interesting spin on an existing theme and using your creativity and humor to entertain your readers. Spending time around children can help you understand more about what they like. Here are some resources that can help you get started in this creative field.

Learn from children's book experts Jeannie Harmon and Sheila Seifert, who give step-by-step instruction on how to write children's books.

The Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators shows you what editors are looking for, how to submit a manuscript and more:
http://scbwi.org/

The Children's Book Council is a nonprofit trade organization with answers to publishing questions and tips from professional authors and illustrators:
http://www.cbcbooks.org/

The Ultimate Directory of Children's Book Publishers Online can help you submit your manuscript to publishers:
http://www.signaleader.com/