Writer's & Illustrator's Guide to Children's Book Publishers and Agents: Who They Are! What They Want! And How to Win Them Over!

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Overview

Here is the ultimate writer’s and illustrator’s reference to hundreds of publishers, editors, and agents in the world of children’s publishing. Inside is an up-to-date collection of names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Web sites for the best of the best in the industry, plus all the critical basics you need to uncover the most promising publishing opportunities. You’ll also find interviews and articles from insiders who reveal the secrets to big-time success in this ultracompetitive arena. Included are listings for more than:

• 250 book and magazine publishers and exactly what they want
• 500 children’s book editors who will buy your ...

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Overview

Here is the ultimate writer’s and illustrator’s reference to hundreds of publishers, editors, and agents in the world of children’s publishing. Inside is an up-to-date collection of names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Web sites for the best of the best in the industry, plus all the critical basics you need to uncover the most promising publishing opportunities. You’ll also find interviews and articles from insiders who reveal the secrets to big-time success in this ultracompetitive arena. Included are listings for more than:

• 250 book and magazine publishers and exactly what they want
• 500 children’s book editors who will buy your work
• 100 children’s book agents and artist reps and how to make them work for you
• 100 contests and awards to help you break into the business
• 100 of the best conferences and workshops

At your fingertips is everything you need to get past the slush piles and into the hands of the real players of the children’s publishing market, including guidance, resources, and inspiration that will make the process smooth and swift. With this book and your talent, you hold the keys to being published.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780761526865
  • Publisher: Crown Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 10/28/2003
  • Edition description: REV
  • Edition number: 2
  • Pages: 560
  • Sales rank: 449,659
  • Series: Writer's Guide Series
  • Product dimensions: 7.35 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 1.17 (d)

Meet the Author

Jeff Herman is the owner of the Jeff Herman Literary Agency, one of New York's leading agencies for writers. Among his clients are the bestselling authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He frequently speaks to writer's groups and at conferences on the topic of getting published. Visit him online at www.jeffherman.com.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Part 1: How to Get Published
Introduction: Publishing Secrets of the Pros Ellen R. Shapiro
Selling Your Work
From Author to Editor—Writing Cover Letters, Query Letters, and Proposals That Work Linda Arms White
Before Submitting, Apply This Final Checklist to Your Work Laura Backes
Why Authors Need to Know the Market Laura Backes
Researching the Market Laura Backes
Hunting Readers in a Bunny-Eat-Bunny World Susan Salzman Raab
The Craft of Writing
Speak Easy: Developing Realistic Dialogue Mary Anderson
Characters Give Fiction a Firm Foundation Laura Backes
Animals: Handle with Care Alexander Steele
The Difference Between Middle Grade and Young Adult Laura Backes
The Honorable Art of Revision Deborah Perlberg
Being a Successful Artist
Portfolio: Your Magic Book David Niles
Showing My Portfolio in NYC Phyllis Pollema-Cahill
Getting a Rep David Niles
Legal Issues
Publishing Contracts: Special Cases You Need to Know About Lloyd L. Rich
New Media
Electronic Publishing—E-Books for Children? Moira Allen
Part 2: Directory of Publishers and Editors
About the Directory of Publishers and Editors Ellen R. Shapiro
Section One: Book Publishers
Section Two: Children's Magazine Publishers
Part 3: Literary Agents and Artist Representatives
About the Directory of Literary Agents and Artist Representatives Ellen R Shapiro
Section One: A Roundtable Discussion on Agents and Art Reps Hosted by Ellen R Shapiro
Section Two: Directory of Literary Agents and Artist Reps
Appendix I: Internet Research and Resources
Appendix II: Conferences, Workshops, and Programs
Appendix III: Awards & Contests
Appendix IV: Organizations
Appendix V: Books & Periodicals
Appendix VI: Other Useful Resources (Artist Directories, General Resources)
Appendix VII: Glossary of Terms
Index

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