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 Children's
Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2007
This is the comprehensive guide to markets
in all areas of children's media, completely revised and updated,
with a foreword by Meg Cabot. The new articles for this edition
include: Writing historical novels for kids by Michelle Paver; Writing
thrillers for children by Anthony Horowitz; How to write for adolescents
by Meg Rosoff; Out of the slush pile by Matthew Skelton; Bologna
Children's Book fair by Alex Hamilton; and, Adaptation of children's
books for the theatre by Kaye Umansky. Contains information on a
wide range of topics with the emphasis on giving the aspiring writer
and illustrator knowledge of the children's market in all areas,
to help them pursue their careers in this increasingly competitive
area. No other guide to writing and illustrating for children does
this.
£8.57* - save 34% |
 The
Writer's Handbook Guide to Writing for Children
Featuring articles and interviews with established authors and experts
in the trade, this book explores the key to success in writing for
children and offers all the necessary advice for newcomers to this
expanding market. It also includes invaluable advice on working
as a team and dealing with agents, plus a full listings section
and a recommended reading list.
£6.99* - save 30% |
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 Writing
for Children and Teenagers
Lee Wyndham, Arnold Madison
Based on the authors' successful teaching and writing experiences,
this classic book offers a practical guide to publication as well
as information and advice on special writing problems and projects.
The book is filled with practical know-how and step-by-step instructions.
Subjects include: how to hold a young reader's attention, where
to find ideas, vocabulary lists based on age level, and much more.
3rd edition.
£7.13* - save 10%
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 Children's
Writer's Word Book
Alijandra Mogilner
This book's unique design ensures that writers
speak to their audience with a vocabulary and style they will understand
and find appealing. It will help fulfill the dream of becoming a
published children's writer. Highlights include: lists of specific
words introduced at each of seven reading levels; a thesaurus of
synonyms, annotated with reading levels; advice and tips relating
to word usage for each reading level; guidelines for sentence length
and themes; plus idea generators for other stories.
£9.57* - save 10% |
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 You
Can Write Children's Books
Tracey E. Dils
First-time children's writers will learn
to follow the important writing and submission guidelines they
need to get their books in print. Ways to target the right age
group, today's hot trends and the basic conventions of style are
all included.
£7.14* - save 9%
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 How
to Write for Children
Tessa Krailing
This handbook suggests how to find inspiration
and get new ideas on writing for children of all age groups, and
looks at the requirements of the various children's book genres.
£7.19* - save 20%
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 Writing
a Children's Book
Pamela Cleaver
How to write for children and get published. This easy to follow
guide covers the writing of picture books, plots and planning,
teenage fiction and non-fiction books. The author also deals with
the business side of publishing, including market research and
finding a publisher. Every chapter engages your mind into thinking
about your own stories - it's impossible to stop the ideas coming!
£7.19* - save 20%
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 How
to Write for Children - and Get Published
Louise Jordan
This practical guide takes the reader step-by-step
through the different sorts of children's books available and
shows how to come up with and develop ideas, present proposals
and manuscripts, and approach publishers and agents. The author
advises how to make the work stand out from the crowd and appeal
to both editors and the intended audience.
£7.99* - save 20%
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 The
Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children
Nancy Lamb
Using examples from classic and contemporary
sources, the author explores the key elements of children's storytelling,
from point of view to structure to plotting and pacing. She uses
worksheets, exercises, and checklists to show how to capture and
keep a young reader's attention.
£8.79* - save 20%
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 Teach
Yourself Writing for Children
Allan Frewin Jones, Lesley Pollinger
Drawing on their own experiences and those of a host of other
authors, agents and publishers, the authors offer a professional's
insight into the process of writing for children. Key points are
demonstrated with a comprehensive range of examples and each chapter
ends with suggested exercises to encourage you to apply what you
have read and develop your own writing skills.
£6.39* - save 20%
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 Write
for Children
Andrew Melrose
Based on the author's own successful MA course
"Writing for Children", this book provides guidance on
every aspect of the process of writing for children. Literacy and
learning depend on writing and reading and it is therefore the responsibility
of the writer to understand who they are writing for. Topics include:
identifying age groups and their varying viewpoints; plot structure,
characters, dialogue and storyline; writing fiction, non-fiction,
poetry, film and new media, for children of all ages; and do's and
don'ts including tips on language, controversial subjects and websites.
Only £13.99!* |
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 Writing
for Children
Margaret Clark
Examines the differences between the publishing
and marketing of books for children compared with those for adults.
Explains ways of writing for different age groups and genres,
using the experience of established children's writers and analyzing
examples of their work to offer basic guidelines for the beginner.
£7.19* - save 20%
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 Writing
With Pictures
Uri Shulevitz
How to write and illustrate children's books.
A step-by-step guide to creating children's books. Covers aspects
from the preliminary idea to publication, and describes how to
tell a story visually, draw characters and develop settings.
£16.46* - save 10%
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 The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books
Harold D. Underdown, Lynne Rominger, Group
Alpha
Provides advice on writing different types
of children's books, working with publishers, the importance of
illustrators, and building a career.
£9.32* - save 9%
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 Creating
Characters Kids Will Love
Elaine Marie Alphin
Gives concrete tips for bringing characters
to life, including real-life observation, remembering your own
childhood, and using the elements of characterisation. With examples
from successful children's books and exercises throughout, this
book is a must-have for both the beginning writer and those more
experienced in the children's book field.
£9.34* - save 9%
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 How
to Write & Illustrate Children's Books and Get Them Published
Treld Pelkey Bicknell (Editor), Felicity Trotman
Explores the art of storytelling and the basics
of writing for children, including classic fiction, contemporary
themes, picture books, book production, fads, non-fiction, and careers
as a children's writer or illustrator.
Only £12.99!* |
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 Writing
Books for Kids and Teens
Marion Crook
From picture books to young adult titles.
Considers both fiction and non-fiction. By the author of ten books
for young readers.
Only £11.57!*
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