The Childrens Writers Guide
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| Author | : Ellen Renée Shapiro |
| Publisher | : Three Rivers Press (CA) |
| Total Pages | : 564 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : |
This is the ultimate writer's and illustrator's reference to who's who in the children's publishing industry. Readers will uncover the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail and Web addresses for more than 250 book and magazine publishers, 500 children's book editors, 100 children's book agents and more.
| Author | : Alijandra Mogilner |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 376 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : |
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 each reading level. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
| Author | : Nancy Lamb |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2001-09-20 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1582970521 |
Create Unforgettable Stories for Kids! You dream of writing stories that children respond to–the kind they come back to again and again. Nancy Lamb can help you achieve that dream. She mixes insightful advice for mastering storytelling with dozens of examples that illustrate a variety of plot-building techniques. Nancy's instruction covers everything from format and content to setting and characterization. She also draws from a range of children's classics, including Where the Wild Things Are, Charlotte's Web and Bridge to Tarabithia to explore and illuminate the unique nature of children's literature. Nancy also shares writing tips and tricks accumulated through years of successful storytelling–invaluable advice for crafting fiction that resonates with children of all ages, from 4 to 14 and beyond.
| Author | : Amy Jones |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 402 |
| Release | : 2019-12-03 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 0593191064 |
The Most Trusted Guide to the World of Children's Publishing! The 32nd edition of Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market is the definitive and trusted guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. If you're a writer or an illustrator for young readers and your goal is to get published, CWIM 2020 is the resource you need. In this book, you'll find more than 500 listings for children's book markets, including publishers, literary agents, magazines, contests, and more. These listings include a point of contact, how to properly submit your work, and what categories each market accepts. This edition also features: • Interviews with bestselling authors including Cassandra Clare, N.K. Jemisin, Jacqueline Woodson, Leigh Bardugo, and more. • Craft articles on topics ranging from P.O.V., mocking-up picture books, and including diverse characters. • Business articles on topics such as making the most of your platform, tracking submissions, and blocking out distractions when you write, and much more.
| Author | : Robert Lee Brewer |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 898 |
| Release | : 2019-11-05 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 0593188195 |
The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published! Want to get published and paid for your writing? Let Writer's Market 2020 guide you through the process with thousands of publishing opportunities for writers, including listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents—as well as new playwriting and screenwriting sections. These listings feature contact and submission information to help writers get their work published. Beyond the listings, you'll find articles devoted to the business and promotion of writing. Discover 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing, how to develop an author brand, and overlooked funds for writers. This edition also includes the ever-popular pay-rate chart and book publisher subject index! You also gain access to: • Lists of professional writing organizations • Sample query letters • How to land a six-figure book deal
| Author | : Marcia Thornton Jones |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Children's literature |
| ISBN | : 9781582970196 |
This book shows children's writers how to generate, assess, and apply ideas for fiction as well as nonfiction, short projects as well as long ones. They'll find exercises, worksheets, and guidelines that will enable them to apply what they learn to on-going projects - or to help them begin new projects. The authors begin with an overview of how to write for children then move into the specifics of idea generation. Readers will learn creativity techniques, where to find ideas, how to assess each idea's potential and which form will suite the idea best - picture book, chapter book or nonfiction article. Marcia Thronton Jones and Debbie Dadey are the authors of the bestselling Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series, Triplet Trouble series, and the Bailey City Monsters series, all published by Scholastic. Both speak at writer's conferences across the country. Children's writers will recognize the names of these authors and want to find out their formula for success. There is no other book like this one for children's writers.
| Author | : Tracey E. Dils |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 157 |
| Release | : 2009-09-10 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 1582979863 |
"Writing for children - whether it's in the form of picture books, beginning readers, chapters books and novels, or nonfiction - requires a unique skill set: The ability to speak to children on their level. You Can Write Children's Books, 2nd Edition, provides you with the instruction and exercises you need to shape your ideas, develop your writing, and sell your work! In this book, you will find: • updated information on changes in the publishing industry related to children's book writing • techniques and exercises for writing children's books • instruction for submitting work online • an updated look at publishing methods and opportunities (like traditional, online, print on demand, and online promotional opportunities) • and much more! "
| Author | : Harold D. Underdown |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 392 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 9781592571437 |
Provides practical and timely advice on writing different types of children's books, working with publishers, understanding the publishing process, the importance of illustrators, and building a career in the field of children's literature. Original. 12,000 first printing.
| Author | : Robert Lee Brewer |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 913 |
| Release | : 2021-11-09 |
| Genre | : Reference |
| ISBN | : 0593332032 |
The most trusted guide to getting published, fully revised and updated Want to get published and paid for your writing? Let Writer's Market, 100th edition guide you through the process. It's the ultimate reference with thousands of publishing opportunities for writers, listings for book publishers, consumer and trade magazines, contests and awards, and literary agents—as well as new playwriting and screenwriting sections, along with contact and submission information. Beyond the listings, you'll find articles devoted to the business and promotion of writing. Discover 20 literary agents actively seeking writers and their writing, how to develop an author brand, and overlooked funds for writers. This 100th edition also includes the ever-popular pay-rate chart and book publisher subject index. You'll gain access to: Thousands of updated listings for book publishers, magazines, contests, and literary agents Articles devoted to the business and promotion of writing A newly revised "How Much Should I Charge?" pay rate chart Sample query letters for fiction and nonfiction Lists of professional writing organizations
| Author | : Simon Rose |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 90 |
| Release | : 2018-01-22 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780995940383 |
The Children's Writer's Guide 2 is ideal for writers not just of books for children and young adults, but also features information that's applicable to writers in all genres. The first installment of The Children's Writer's Guide has a wealth of tips and advice, including suggestions regarding how to get started as a writer, dealing with writer's block, conducting research, choosing appropriate names for your characters, the editing and revision process, as well as the world of marketing and promotion. This second book further explores the writing process, examining topics such as developing memorable characters, creating effective dialogue, the importance of book covers, the value of blogging, age levels and appropriate content for books for children and young adults, networking, and the process of submitting your work to publishing houses. In combination with The Children's Writer's Guide, this second book provides invaluable advice and support for both established and aspiring authors of books for children and young adults.
