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So You Want to Write a Children's Book: An Insider's Handbook for Children's Writers and Illustrators
So You Want to Write a Children's Book: An Insider's Handbook for Children's Writers and Illustrators
by Peter Carver
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Ever wanted to write or illustrate a children’s book and have no idea where to begin or where to seek publication?   This handbook for new and aspiring children’s authors and illustrators is the ultimate guide to the whole process of... (read more)

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You Can Write Children's Books (You Can Write It!)
You Can Write Children's Books (You Can Write It!)
by Tracey Dils
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You Can Write Children's Books If you've always enjoyed telling children stories, this book will guide you through the first steps–from writing them down to submitting them with confidence. From inspiration to publication, Tracey Dils shows you how... (read more)

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Creating Characters Kids Will Love (Write for Kids)
Creating Characters Kids Will Love (Write for Kids)
by Elaine Alphin
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Providing lots of examples and exercises, a veteran children's author gives aspiring writers of children's stories concrete tips for bringing characters to life, including observing real kids in action and drawing from childhood experiences.... (read more)

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The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books: How to Write, Publish, and Promote Books for Children of All Ages! (Everything)
The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books: How to Write, Publish, and Promote Books for Children of All Ages! (Everything)
by Luke Wallin
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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... (read more)

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Writing Books for Young People
Writing Books for Young People
by James Cross Giblin
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This expanded guidebook by a widely published children's book author and editor explores all aspects of writing fiction and nonfiction for children, from picture books to young-adult novels. A postscript by the author answers questions on today's... (read more)

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All Write
All Write
by Dave Kemper
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From this "Essence" bestselling author comes a sexy, fast-paced novel about astreet-smart girl determined to make it big in the glitzy nightclub business.288 pp.... (read more)

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It's a Bunny-Eat-Bunny World: A Writer's Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Today's Competitive Children's Book Market
It's a Bunny-Eat-Bunny World: A Writer's Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Today's Competitive Children's Book Market
by Olga Litowinsky
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Expanding on her previous book, "Writing and Publishing Books for Children in the 1990s", Litowinsky includes tips on how an author can edit, market, and publicize his or her own work. Includes new information on how to deal with agents, editors... (read more)

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Writer's & Illustrator's Guide to Children's Book Publishers and Agents, 2nd Edition: Who They Are! What They Want! and How to Win Them Over! (Writer's & Illustrator's Guide to Children's Book Publish
Writer's & Illustrator's Guide to Children's Book Publishers and Agents, 2nd Edition: Who They Are! What They Want! and How to Win Them Over! (Writer's & Illustrator's Guide to Children's Book Publish
by Ellen R Shapiro
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Here is the ultimate writers and illustrators reference to hundreds of publishers, editors, and agents in the world of childrens publishing. Inside is an up-to-date collection of names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Web sites for the... (read more)

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Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books, 2e (Complete Idiot's Guides)
Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books, 2e (Complete Idiot's Guides)
by Harold D Underdown
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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... (read more)

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How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published
How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published
by Barbara Seuling
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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... (read more)

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Writing for Young Adults
Writing for Young Adults
by Sherry Garland
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Garland explores the issues unique to young adult writing and publishing, from style and structure to finding a niche in this special marketplace.... (read more)

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Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication: Two Perspectives
Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication: Two Perspectives
by Berthe Amoss
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Each lesson includes imaginative writing and illustrating exercises.... (read more)

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How to Write & Illustrate Children's Books and Get Them Published!
How to Write & Illustrate Children's Books and Get Them Published!
by Treld Pelkey Bicknell
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Some of the finest talents in children's publishing provide readers with the basics of constructing a story to approaching publishers.... (read more)

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Children's Writer's Word Book
Children's Writer's Word Book
by Alijandra Mogilner
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Reference for children's writers includes graded word lists (K-6), a thesaurus of the words with synonyms and annotated with reading levels, advice and tips on those practices particular to word usage in children's writing, and samples of writing for... (read more)

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The Everything Guide To Writing Children's Books: From Cultivating an Idea to Finding the Right Publisher All You Need to Launch a Successful Career
The Everything Guide To Writing Children's Books: From Cultivating an Idea to Finding the Right Publisher All You Need to Launch a Successful Career
by Lesley Bolton
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A guide to writing and publishing a children's book covers such topics as formulating an idea, creating an outline, finding an illustrator, and designing a proposal.... (read more)

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First-time Authors
First-time Authors
by Pamela Glass Kelly
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A unique collection of 64 writers who achieved their first publishing successes, the stories and articles they wrote, and why the editors said yes.... (read more)

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Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies (For Dummies)
Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies (For Dummies)
by Deborah Halverson
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Your hands-on, friendly guide to writing young adult fiction Are you interested in writing a young adult novel, but aren't sure how to develop a style that appeals to young readers? Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies gives you tricks of the trade... (read more)

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Writing and Selling the YA Novel
Writing and Selling the YA Novel
by K. L. Going
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Covering plots, setting, characters, and rewrites, this informative how-to book provides guidance on writing fiction books specifically for the young adult market and getting them published. Original. 10,000 first printing.... (read more)

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Writing for Children & Teenagers 3RD Edition
Writing for Children & Teenagers 3RD Edition
by Lee Wyndham
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Helps aspiring authors of books for children and teenagers achieve publication, discussing characterization, plot, dialogue, and endings as well as marketing, research, and editing.... (read more)

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Picture Writing
Picture Writing
by Anastasia Suen
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 222-225) and index.... (read more)

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