Writing Children's Books For DummiesEverything aspiring authors need to write, publish, and sell a children's book Everyone loves a children's book—and many dream about writing one. But is it actually possible for an unpublished writer—armed with a good story idea and a love of kids—to write, sell, publish, and promote a book? Yes, it is! Clearly and concisely written with straightforward advice and a plethora of specific up-to-date recommendations, Writing Children's Books For Dummies provides step-by-step information on everything aspiring children's book authors need to know—from researching the current marketplace to developing story ideas, strengthening writing skills, dealing with editors, and submitting proposals and manuscripts to agents and publishers.
From setting down that first word on paper to doing a successful publicity tour, Writing Children's Books For Dummies gives you the confidence and the insiders' know-how to write and sell the story you've always wanted to write. |
Contents
Table ofContents | |
Exploring theBasicsof Writing | |
Theme Characters | |
Understanding Childrens Book | |
Recognizing What Reviewers Offer | |
Taking aLookatTeachers Considering Parents Perspectives | |
Immersing Yourself in theWriting Process | |
Coming Up with | |
Getting Your | |
Finding | |
Getting Helpfrom | |
business AttendingConferences orRetreats Exploring the conference | |
Finding the right group | |
Defining the Perfect Agent and | |
Sizingup the standard termsandconditionsDistinguishingbetween exclusiveand byproject | |
Surveyingthe twotypesof publishing agreements | |
Getting to Know Your Characters | |
CharacterDonts and Howto Avoid Them Steerclearof stereotypes Showyour characterin | |
The Plot Thickens Conflict Climax | |
Creating a step sheet | |
Preventing Plot Problems | |
Setting the Scene | |
Immersing Yourself inthe Writing Process PartIII CreatingaSpellbinding | |
KnowingWhen toInclude Scenery and Context Whenplace figures | |
Building a Solid Pointof View | |
Having Fun with Words through | |
Using Humor to Your Advantage | |
Pacing anddrama | |
MakingYourStory | |
Recognizing thePower ofa Good Edit | |
the contract | |
So You Wantto SelfPublish? The Good and BadNewsabout Self | |
The print route | |
Getting Published | |
The digital route | |
Part | |
Focusingonthedigital components | |
Hiring a Publicist | |
The Part ofTens | |
Mythology and Mythological Heroes | |
experiences | |
Friendship andSocial Issues Growing Pains Emotional | |
Ten Recognitions Childrens Authors | |