The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books
How to write, publish, and promote books for children of all ages!
| Author: | Luke Wallin, Eva Sage Gordon | ISBN: | 9781440505508 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media | Publication: | December 18, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Everything | Language: | English |
| Author: | Luke Wallin, Eva Sage Gordon |
| ISBN: | 9781440505508 |
| Publisher: | Adams Media |
| Publication: | December 18, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Everything |
| Language: | English |
Writing for kids is fun and rewarding--if you can break into the fiercely competitive world of children's book publishing. With this guide, you'll learn how to write and promote a children's book that will impress any publisher. Whether you have a basic idea or a manuscript ready to go, you'll find all you need to build a successful career as a children's book author.
This clear and concise guide helps you:
- Formulate an original idea, create an outline, and write the book
- Learn the basics of children's storytelling, from point of view to story pacing
- Find helpful writing workshops and conferences
- Design a winning book proposal, get an agent, and negotiate a contract
- Create a marketing and publicity plan
- Use professional and social networking sites to promote your book
Full of eye-opening insider information and invaluable writing advice, this book should be on every aspiring author's bookshelf!
Writing for kids is fun and rewarding--if you can break into the fiercely competitive world of children's book publishing. With this guide, you'll learn how to write and promote a children's book that will impress any publisher. Whether you have a basic idea or a manuscript ready to go, you'll find all you need to build a successful career as a children's book author.
This clear and concise guide helps you:
- Formulate an original idea, create an outline, and write the book
- Learn the basics of children's storytelling, from point of view to story pacing
- Find helpful writing workshops and conferences
- Design a winning book proposal, get an agent, and negotiate a contract
- Create a marketing and publicity plan
- Use professional and social networking sites to promote your book
Full of eye-opening insider information and invaluable writing advice, this book should be on every aspiring author's bookshelf!
