How To Turn Your Business Book Into a Children's Book with Eevi Jones
May 28, 2024
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Join Eevi Jones, a children's book author and mentor, as she discusses the process of turning business wisdom into captivating children's books. Learn about crafting narratives for young minds, aligning brand identity with children's stories, and the impact of sharing messages through children's literature.
Children's books can convey adult brand messages to young audiences, bridging generational gaps in personal branding.
Authors can create impactful children's stories by drawing from personal experiences and simplifying complex ideas for young minds.
Deep dives
The Power of Children's Books in Personal Branding
Children's books can be a valuable extension of an adult brand, conveying key messages and values to younger audiences. By translating complex adult concepts into engaging and simplified formats, authors can create a lasting positive impact on children's mindset and habits. Sharing the same message across different generations through children's books can help build a strong personal brand.
Writing Children's Books: Overcoming Common Misconceptions
Writing a children's book does not require direct experience with children or parenthood. Authors can draw from their own childhood experiences, memories, and life lessons to create relatable and impactful stories for kids. Beloved children's book authors like Dr. Seuss or Maurice Sendak did not have children, proving that personal connection and creativity are key in crafting successful children's literature.
The Process of Transforming Adult Content into Children's Books
Converting adult content into children's books involves condensing complex ideas into simple, engaging narratives suitable for different age groups. Authors must be clear on their target audience's age range to tailor the story length, vocabulary, and illustrations effectively. Collaborating with illustrators to visually enhance the story and aligning the content with the brand's message are crucial aspects of the transformation process.
Timing and Benefits of Creating Children's Books
The decision to turn an adult book into a children's book depends on personal goals and branding strategy. Timing-wise, having a clear branding direction and well-defined content is essential before venturing into children's literature. While a passion project can start anytime, aligning the children's book with the brand message enhances brand exposure and offers a unique way to reach diverse audiences across generations.
Have you ever wondered how to bridge the gap between your business wisdom and captivating storytelling? In today’s episode, we are joined by Eevi Jones, an accomplished children's book author and mentor, to explore the exciting journey of turning your brand’s story into a children’s masterpiece. Recognizing a need in the children's book industry, Eevi founded the Children’s Book University and established herself as a trusted resource for aspiring authors. In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of writing, self-publishing, marketing, and building a thriving author platform. You’ll discover the secrets behind crafting compelling narratives tailored for young minds, Eevi’s approach to working with authors, and how she turns complex ideas into child-friendly stories. She also shares valuable advice for aligning your brand’s identity with a children’s story, sharing your brand’s message through children’s books, how long the writing and publishing process takes, and more! Tune in today as we uncover the fundamentals of crafting and publishing children's literature and explore its profound impact on personal branding with Eevi Jones!
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