Books : The Business of Writing for Children: An Award-Winning Author's Tips on Writing and Publishing Children's Books, or How to Write, Publish, and Promote a Book for Kids

by: Aaron Shepard  Average Rating:

Rating: - On Your Way to Writing!
If you have dreams of being a children's book author, this book can help get you there. The book clears up many myths about children's writing such as "picture books are easier to write than adult books" and "Children's books should always teach a lesson." Shepard's answers are straight forward and to the point. You get the tools you need to create successful stories, correct manuscript format, submission strategies and clear cut contract negotiations.
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Rating: - Mayra Calvani -- TCM REVIEWS
If you're thinking of writing, selling and promoting a children's book, The Business of Writing for Children is a title you'll definitely want to add to your permanent reference shelf. In it you'll find tips, useful information and resources on how to write children's fiction, learning what editors want to see in a manuscript, how to submit your queries and promote your book. The book's short length and concise, right-to-the-point approach make it an ideal first guide for beginners in the field. ... Read More

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Rating: - This book can help you get published!
I bought this book back in 1993 and have been successful in publishing, due in part by following Aaron Shepard's suggestions. THANK YOU so very much, Aaron!