The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books: How to write, publish, and promote books for children...

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Luke Wallin Eva Sage Gordon

The Everything Guide to Writing Children's Books

How to write, publish, and promote books for children of all ages!

Luke Wallin, Eva Sage Gordon, Peter Abrahams

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English

Adams Media
18 January 2011

Language: reference & general; Creative writing & creative writing guides

Series: Everything® Series

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!

By: Luke Wallin, Eva Sage Gordon
Foreword by: Peter Abrahams
Imprint: Adams Media
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 479g
ISBN: 9781440505492
ISBN 10: 1440505497
Series: Everything® Series
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 18 January 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Luke Wallin has taught writing for children and young adults for nearly 20 years. He is Professor Emeritus of English at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and an instructor and mentor in Spalding University's M.F.A. in Creative Writing program. Eva Gordon is an M.F.A. candidate at Spalding University, where she works as an editor at The Louisville Review.