| Edition |
Third edition. |
| Description |
v, 233 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
You, the children's book writer-- maybe--defining your goals -- What is a children's book?--the variety of books published today -- How to become an expert--getting to know children's books -- Lessons from the past--a short history of children's books -- Where did you get that idea?--how to find ideas and work with them -- Sabotage made easy--procrastination and what to do about it -- Learning your craft--how to become a better writer -- Writing picture books -- Writing easy-to-read books -- Writing early chapter books -- Writing fiction -- Writing nonfiction -- Writing in verse -- Writing plays -- Who cares?--queries and proposals -- Submitting your manuscript--presenting yourself to a publisher -- For the writer who is also an illustrator--what the illustrator needs to know -- Changing markets--finding the right publisher for your work -- Out of the slush pile and into the fire--what publishers do -- Your editor: friend or dragon?--working with an editor -- Joining the writing community--taking an active role. |
| Subject |
Children's literature -- Authorship.
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Children's literature -- Authorship -- Marketing.
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| ISBN |
0471676195 paperback |
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