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The Business of Writing for Children: An Award-Winning Author's Tips on How to Write, Sell, and Promote Your Children's Books

by Aaron Shepard

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Writing books for children is both art and business. If you dream of becoming a children's author — or even if you're well on your way — this handbook can help you in writing sellable stories, getting them published, and promoting your books. Topics include common myths about children's writing, children's book categories, elements of successful stories, manuscript format, submission strategies, contract negotiation, the publishing process, career building, and children's writer resources. Also included are specialized subjects such as querying for multiple manuscripts and promoting a first book. Read The Business of Writing for Children to learn the secrets you might spend years discovering for yourself.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 97-101) and index.
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ISBN:
9780938497110
Subtitle:
An Award-Winning Author's Tips on Writing Children's Books and Publishing Them
Author:
Shepard, Aaron
Publisher:
Shepard Publications
Location:
Los Angeles, Calif.
Subject:
Children
Subject:
Vocational Guidance
Subject:
Children's Literature
Subject:
Entrepreneurship
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - Children's Literature
Subject:
Children's literature -- Authorship.
Subject:
Children's literature -- Marketing.
Series Volume:
no. 98-13
Publication Date:
January 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
116
Dimensions:
9.05x6.08x.32 in. .39 lbs.
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