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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books

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"Honest and precise...everything about writing for children there is to know." —Jane Yolen, author

Here is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting children's market—now in a new and updated third edition.

  • Includes new chapters on self-publishing and on "how to choose a how-to", plus revision and updates throughout

  • Offers practical advice on getting started-and on dealing with out-of-print books

  • Covers picture books, chapter books, nonfiction, middle-grade and young novels, and common formats and genres

  • Reveals what happens inside a children's publishing company, and provides guidance in working with an editor

  • Sample cover and query letters, manuscript format, glossary, and recommended resources in an extensive appendix

  • Plus information on agents, contracts, copyright, marketing, and more

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    "Honest and precise...everything about writing for children there is to know." —Jane Yolen, author

    Here is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting children's market—now in a new and updated third edition.

  • Includes new chapters on self-publishing and on "how to choose a how-to", plus revision and updates throughout

  • Offers practical advice on getting started-and on dealing with out-of-print books

  • Covers picture books, chapter books, nonfiction, middle-grade and young novels, and common formats and genres

  • Reveals what happens inside a children's publishing company, and provides guidance in working with an editor

  • Sample cover and query letters, manuscript format, glossary, and recommended resources in an extensive appendix

  • Plus information on agents, contracts, copyright, marketing, and more

  • Expand title description text