The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books, 3rd Edition

ISBN: 1592577504

Author: Underdown, Harold D.

Condition: New

Honest and precise? everything about writing for children there is to know.Jane Yolen, authorHere is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting childrens marketnow 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