The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books: How to write, publish, and promote books for children of all ages!

by Luke Wallin, Eva Sage Gordon, Peter Abrahams (Foreword by)

Overview

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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440505492
Publisher:	Adams Media
Publication date:	01/18/2011
Series:	Everything� Series
Pages:	304
Sales rank:	317,878
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

An Adams Media author.