How Write Right Helped a Picture Book Achieve Faster School Adoption in India

Client Challenge

Priya Verma, a Delhi-based author, submitted a 700-word picture book aimed at pre-K and KG classes. Teachers reported:

• Read-aloud sessions were too long for young students.

• Some sentences disrupted rhythmic reading, affecting engagement.

• Adoption was slow due to time constraints in classroom schedules.

Strategy and Implementation

Write Right performed a line-by-line review to optimize text:

1. Text Reduction:

   • Reduced word count from 700 to 500 without losing story meaning or charm.

   • Removed redundancies and simplified language for easier reading.

2. Read-Aloud Rhythm:

   • Adjusted sentence structure to create predictable cadence and pauses.

   • Focused on dialogue and repetition for audience engagement.

3. Classroom Testing:

   • Shared the revised manuscript with teachers in Delhi and Bangalore for real-world testing.

   • Incorporated feedback on attention span and engagement.

Results

• Read-aloud sessions became smoother and more enjoyable for students.

• Teachers adopted the book faster, leading to earlier classroom integration.

• Priya observed higher adoption rates in private and CBSE schools within the first term.