Suppose your dream is to write good children's books, but you've tried and failed. Maybe you can find a different way of doing things. That's something George Dennehy does every day of his life. George is 18 years old. He was born without arms. He didn't let that hamper his dream of becoming a musician. He learned to play the guitar with his feet! He does everything with is feet that some of us do with our hands. He uses them to eat, wash his hair, and type. George says,"I want music to be my career. I have the opportunity to speak/play at different events or churches, you name it! I'm hoping big things will happen." He recorded his version of "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls earned him the Strawberry Faire Scholarship. George looks forward to speaking and performing at churches, on television, and anywhere else he can. George had expected to be starting college, but instead, he became and internet sensation after people listed to him singing and playing his music on UTube.
If you're dreaming of writing good children's books but you're in a rut, try something new. Is humor a natural talent of yours? If so, write something funny, you'll entertain children. Maybe you're more comfortable writing middle-grade chapter books. It's another avenue you can explore. Include lively dialogue that will advance the story plot. If you want a good children's books, edit out long, confusing, sentences. If you shorten your sentences, they may be easier for your young readers to understand. Children love illustrations, so you might consider adding some cute pictures in your kid's book. These are just a few hints that might help you create amazing children's books that kids will adore. If you need encouragement, just think of George Dennehy and the incredible things he's done. That will surely inspire you to write good children's books.
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