This week I break down how to use the idea for the next adult-themed children’s book and draft a story. Using the “invention of the light bulb” idea, I used the tools from last week, like Story Arcs and Mind Maps, to craft a narrative that’s as engaging as it is laugh-out-loud funny.
story arcs
After discussing Mind Maps, Concept Maps, Knowledge Graphs, and Story Arcs in last week’s article, this week we focus on two of the four to begin with our next illustrated book.
Writing a book—whether it’s a children’s story, memoir, or satire—starts with an idea. But how do you take that idea and organize it into something cohesive?