"Making of The Giant Forest - A Preteen Novel - with Alternate Ending: How a Father and Middle School Daughter Collaborated to Write a Novel for Preteen Readers"

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What if an ordinary dad and his 11-year-old daughter could write a whole fantasy series together… in the car? That’s exactly what happened on the brutal Silicon Valley commutes between Sunnyvale and Los Altos. In The Making of The Giant Forest, I share the real, messy, and surprisingly fun story of how my daughter Mia and I created the first book in our six-book Growing Up Aimi series — more than 2,000 pages and nearly 9,000 downloads so far. This isn’t a polished “how-to” success story. It’s the honest record of how we actually did it: the 12 simple steps we followed, the arguments, the breakthroughs, the ridiculous ideas, the late-night document sharing, and the pure joy of creating something together. You’ll see exactly how we made time, brainstormed stories, handled feedback from Mia’s friends, set deadlines, and even why we ended up with two completely different endings (you get to read both). Along the way I also share two bonus stories about Mia’s older brothers and what they taught me about letting kids chase their own dreams. Whether you want to write a book with your child, start a creative project together, or simply have better conversations with them, this short book was written for you. If an old guy in his sixties and his little girl could do it, maybe you and yours can too. Start reading The Giant Forest (Book 1 of the Growing Up Aimi series) today — it’s where the adventure really begins. Available in paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook. Read less