The world of publishing has changed dramatically in the ten years since Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication first started helping aspiring children's book writers and illustrators. Presented in a lively, usable format, the book is still brimming with its popular features, and has been updated to include pertinent new information reflecting current realities and trends.
Combining supportive advice with hands-on activities, Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication, Revised Edition guides readers in successfully pursuing their craft with:
-Two perspectives on writing & illustrating children's books for publication: that of a respected author/illustrator, and that of a successful editor/publisher -Real-life case histories of how noted authors and illustrators overcame obstacles and got published -Carefully-developed writing exercises, checklists, and targeted reading lists to get and keep writers writing and illustrators illustrating -In addition to the following all-new material: -Updated case histories and reading lists -Brand-new writing and illustrating exercises -Online tools and resources for research -An expanded section on illustration -Greater focus on writing fiction for middle grades and young adults -Information on communicating with and making submissions to publishers -Information and advice about changes in the marketplace since the first edition, including mergers in the publishing industry; name-brand literary properties (e.g., Harry Potter); and celebrity publishing
Whether used as an eight-week, self-taught course or as a treasury to focus on aspects of craft when and as needed, Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication, Revised Edition contains the tools necessary to create a publishable children's book in a short amount of time.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication:
ASIN:1582973539 Writing and Illustrating Children's Books For Publication: Two Perspectives; 10th Anniversary (Writing & Illustrating Children's Books for Publication)]] This book is great! It has a lot of very good and helpful information for would be authors/illustrators. I believe most of the information would be great for other areas of pursuit as well. I was very impressed with section about how to understand what the letters from publishers are really telling you. I highly recommend this one.
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I found this book to be very informative. Also easy to understand. A bonus, it is also a hard cover book for a great price, so it will last a long time on the shelf for those times you need to go back and reference.
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When i first bought this book I sort of turned my nose up at it, I put it aside for a little while, then finally made up my mind to start reading it. As things turned out it's a good thing I picked it up again, what a wonderful book! I love the reading suggestions and personal stories included at the end of each chapter as well as the progressive step by step design of the book (which is supposed to walk you through the process of writing your own book as you read it) While I haven't necessarily started... more info
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