A small child sits on his parent's lap and listens to stories. As the parent reads many books to the little one after a short time, these people believe they could write one of these books. It seems so simple because it has few words.
I've written these books and it was anything but simple. The process is complex. Every word has to count when there are fewer words. You have to work hard at this skill but it is something that can be taught.
Check out this article on some of the key factors with children's writing:
You've come to the right place to learn this skill. Books for young people are broken into various categories. These categories are distinct because the vocabulary, subjects and types of books are different in each one.
Usually the first step for a children's writer is to understand the various book genres. Read this article to begin this understanding:
Have you read a children's book and wondered how the author made you marvel at the turn of a phrase? Learn techniques for: Stopping Readers In Their Tracks
Middle Graders belong to the Golden Age of Reading. How do you tap into this large market? Learn from Kristi Holl who has often written for these readers: Writing the Middle-Grade Novel