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The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books

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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!

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    Series: Everything Publisher: Adams Media

    Kindle Book

    • Release date: December 18, 2010

    OverDrive Read

    • ISBN: 9781440505508
    • Release date: December 18, 2010

    EPUB ebook

    • ISBN: 9781440505508
    • File size: 1164 KB
    • Release date: December 18, 2010

    Formats

    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook

    Languages

    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!

    Expand title description text