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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books, Second Edition
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Product Description
The comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting children's market-now in a new and updated second edition.
Includes new chapters for illustrators, on submissions, portfolios, art directors, and more
In 2001, children's book publishing was a $1.8 billion market
Offers practical advice on getting started, plus the basics on writing-and selling-books that kids will love and parents will buy
Very few books on this topic provide specific information by experts
Covers picture book, juvenile, and young adult markets
Includes sample queries and proposals for most types of children's fiction
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #79019 in Books
- Published on: 2004-02-03
- Released on: 2004-02-03
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 384 pages
Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books by Harold D. Underdown and Lynne Rominger invites novices into its pages with plenty of white space, clearly labeled sections and humorous line drawings. Sidebars offer "Vocabulary List" words with definitions of industry lingo (such as ISBNs); "Stories from the Playground," with practical advice from published pros; and "Can You Keep a Secret?," with hints on a range of topics, including how to approach an editor at a conference and how to "write using active rather than passive constructions whenever you can."
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Download Description
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books by Harold D. Underdown and Lynne Rominger invites novices into its pages with plenty of white space, clearly labeled sections and humorous line drawings. Sidebars offer ""Vocabulary List"" words with definitions of industry lingo (such as ISBNs); ""Stories from the Playground,"" with practical advice from published pros; and ""Can You Keep a Secret?,"" with hints on a range of topics, including how to approach an editor at a conference and how to ""write using active rather than passive constructions whenever you can."" Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Card catalog description
Practical advice on getting started as a children's author; basics of writing--and selling--books for children; tips on the publishing process--Cover.
Customer Reviews
Extremely helpful
Haven't finished reading The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books but, I have found it full of good and helpful hints and suggestions.
I would recommend it to any person trying to break into the field of writing books for children.
Publishing Children's Books
This book provides you with a step by step guide on how to publish children's books. It's a valuable resource for the children's writer, and gives some great ideas on how to ready your manuscript for publication.Woman Reclining
Detailed Info
Very detailed and necessary information for those interested in writing and publishing a childrens book. A wealth of information available at your fingertips 24/7. I would definitely recommend this book for those who are contemplating becoming involved in the childrens book industry.
