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An Alternate Selection of the Literary Guild Here is everything the aspiring children's author needs to know about the five essential steps to publication: researching the current marketplace, developing story ideas, strengthening writing skills and improving work habits, submitting proposals and manuscripts to agents and publishers, and becoming part of the writing community. What's more, this revised and expanded edition contains updated reading lists and organizational references, as well as the latest information on word processing and illustrating with computers. There's also a new chapter on writing plays for children, and innovative suggestions for handling difficult contemporary issues such as AIDS. From character sketches to bound books, author/editor Barbara Seuling shows how to get involved and work toward success in today's world of children's literature.

Table of Contents:
Author's Note. Acknowledgments. Introduction. PART ONE: A Closer Look at Children's Books. 1. You, the Children's Book Writer Maybe. 2. What Is a Children's Book? 3. How to Become an Expert. 4. Lessons from the Past. PART TWO: Developing Your Ideas. 5. Where Did You Get That Idea? 6. Sabotage Made Easy. 7. Who Cares? PART THREE: Writing Your Book. 8. Learning Your Craft. 9. Writing Picture Books. 10. Writing Easy Readers. 11. Writing Chapter Books. 12. Writing Novels. 13. Writing Non--fiction. 14. Writing in Verse. 15. Writing Plays. PART FOUR: Selling Your Book. 16. Submitting Your Manuscript. 17. For the Writer Who Is Also an Illustrator. 18. Marketing Strategies. PART FIVE: A Publisher in Your Future. 19. Out of the Slush Pile and into the Fire. 20. Your Editor: Friend or Dragon? 21. Joining the Writing Community. Appendices. I. Book Lists. II. Reviews of Children's Books. III. Children's Literature - History and Criticism. IV. Reference Books - Directories, Manuals, and Guides. V. Where You Can Find Marketing Information. VI. Books on the Writing Craft. VII. Organizations Writers for Children Should Know. VIII. Of Special Interest to Illustrators. IX. Editorial Services. X. Recommended Children's Books. Index.

About the Author :
Barbara Seuling, theAuthor and illustrator of more than twenty books for children, including a book of magic tricks and the popular "Freaky Facts" series, worked for nine years for major publishing houses as a children's book editor. She lives in New York City and Landonderry, Vermont.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780684193434
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
  • Edition: Revised edition
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 227 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0684193434
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jan 1992
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Height: 210 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Width: 140 mm


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