I have so many childrens stories in this little mind of mine.........

Mexico
January 3, 2013 8:30am CST
I have always dreamed of writing children stories. I even have a childrens character I made up. I just have never been able to find out, where to get started writing. I need some help.
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@Arieles (2473)
• United States
3 Jan 13
That's pretty cool. I've written three children's stories myself, but haven't ever sent them in to be published. The first book I wrote was when I was in college and I wrote it for my reading class. The instructor was really taken with it and suggested I send it into a publishing company. I was going to, never did, and the book was...well ripped, torn and shredded. I wanted to rewrite it, but I could never get the words right. Another book I wrote was about a little Hedgehog, and how she learns to take care of herself. It's a simple kids book designed for pre-schoolers and I believe I have it saved in my documents. When I was in my College class the instructor told me to get a similar book (same genre) and look in the front of the book for the name of the publishing company. You then send a copy of your book to the publishing company and if they like it they will contact you. Always send a self addressed stamped envelope for them to return your copy if you want it back. Naturally, you'll want to send it to different publishing companies in case one of them send a rejection letter.
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@Arieles (2473)
• United States
3 Jan 13
I really just need to get off my butt and get these books I have written and send them to the publishing companies and see what happens. My son just finished a book he is writing. He likes to write mysteries. He wants to send it out as soon as possible We had a great day here. We went grocery shopping and bought a few things at the Goodwill. It was a fun day. How was your day?
• Mexico
4 Jan 13
Let me know if you find out how.. I have a few written and in my head. Id love to se eif I have something good or not. Have a great weekend there.
• Mexico
3 Jan 13
I started when my son was like 7 here, I have like 3 notebooks of stuff Ive written here. Just never knew where or how to publish them. Or even to get them looked at. How is yourday there?
3 Jan 13
Keyboard + Fingers + Brain = Book. That's it, really. You just write, if you can. If you're talking about getting published, it's (potentially) a bit more complicated, though self-publishing is easy and can be completely free. It depends on what kind of output you want, who you know, etc. When I published my book at the start of last year, it cost me a few hundred dollars but that was because I wanted a professional editor and cover designer. If I'd decided I didn't need those, it would have been free.
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4 Jan 13
Start at the beginning: write them. Worrying about anything else is completely pointless until they're on paper (real or virtual). Once they're out of your head, you can look at what you want to do with them.
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• Mexico
4 Jan 13
thats the easy part.. I have them (many) written down.. others i know by heart. Have a great day there...
• Mexico
3 Jan 13
Yes I am, I really dont know where to start. I have many of the stories in my brain. Just no idea where to go to start.
@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
3 Jan 13
Wow you must have a wonderful imagination and full of creativity, not everyone can master being able to write a story for children. From a child I was always writing, I loved writing, in my teens and twenties I would spend hours (before the internet) and hours, night after night writing, I actually wrote a few books and even a Soap! But I never wanted them published so I never investigated how to get my works published. I wish you every success and it's wonderful to have someone with this talent.
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• Mexico
3 Jan 13
Im lucky to still have the little kid in me, as they say. have a great day here. See you here soon..
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Jan 13
Hi there! It is nice to hear that you could pen children stories with some special characters in mind. There are various sites such as yahooassociated.com, Helium.com and expertcolumn.com where you could submit your stories. If found OK, these will be published and you will get to earn few Dollars. All the best.
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
4 Jan 13
You could check one more, which is paying site and I came to know about it recently. It is: bubblews.com
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• Mexico
4 Jan 13
sorry, I tried that site. Cash out 2 times and was never paid by them. No time for those kind....
• Mexico
3 Jan 13
thanks, I will be sure and take alook at those sites. Have a great day at mylot.
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
3 Jan 13
When chicken pox became epidemic here at h one, my nephew who is great in drawing told me that he wanted to write some,thing about the experience we had here in the household. I told him why not. I told him that we can write together, he writes and I will post it in the Internet as a web page. But unfortunately we all get very sick and we both were not able to do it. Lol. So I can suggest, you can start by posting it in the web, then if it is okay you can have them publish.
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• Mexico
3 Jan 13
Id love to post mine, I really dont know where. Maybe I need a writing site. And also can earn a few dollars form them. Any ideas where? Thanks for the help. Have a great day there....
@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
3 Jan 13
You can search for free web site Maker. But if you like paying I don't have any Idea. I am thinking of free like for adverstisement or online portfolio until you get a. Publisher that will be paying you.
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• Mexico
3 Jan 13
Id really not know where do get started. I need alittle help I think. I will ask around. Thanks.
@pomwango (1353)
• Kenya
6 Jan 13
access a site called odesk, there are people looking for such stories and will pay you for it,alternatively look for a publisher and talk to them, you stand to make so much money
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• Mexico
6 Jan 13
Is that site for me here in Mexico? If so id like to try it. Thanks for the help here. Have a great sunday...
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
17 Jan 13
I have a few sites where you can write stories. I have been with these sites for a while. But I have not been active on them. I have been busy.
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
28 Jan 13
You might know these writing sites. So what I will do is send you the referral links in a PM here in MyLot. Nice!!!!
• Mexico
17 Jan 13
I like a site thats not to high in payout.. Any ideas for me?
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• Hyderabad, India
3 Jan 13
ho great can u explain any one story for my sister kids