Combining supportive advice with hands-on activities, Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication, Revised Edition guides readers in successfully pursuing their craft with:

-Two perspectives on writing & illustrating children's books for publication: that of a respected author/illustrator, and that of a successful editor/publisher -Real-life case histories of how noted authors and illustrators overcame obstacles and got published -Carefully-developed writing exercises, checklists, and targeted reading lists to get and keep writers writing and illustrators illustrating -In addition to the following all-new material: -Updated case histories and reading lists -Brand-new writing and illustrating exercises -Online tools and resources for research -An expanded section on illustration -Greater focus on writing fiction for middle grades and young adults -Information on communicating with and making submissions to publishers -Information and advice about changes in the marketplace since the first edition, including mergers in the publishing industry; name-brand literary properties (e.g., Harry Potter); and celebrity publishing

Whether used as an eight-week, self-taught course or as a treasury to focus on aspects of craft when and as needed, Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication, Revised Edition contains the tools necessary to create a publishable children's book in a short amount of time.

Writing & Illustrating Children's Books for Publication

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The world of publishing has changed dramatically in the ten years since this popular book first started helping aspiring children's book writers and illustrators. Now here it is again, brimming with the same popular features - true "case histories," writing exercises, checklists, reading lists, and two complementary perspectives on each step of the writing, illustrating, and publishing process - but also updated with new information and features reflecting current realities and trends. Now learn how you can compete with celebrity authors and name-brand series; how you can write, research, and even illustrate on the computer; how you can communicate with publishers via e-mail and the Internet.