2008 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market [Paperback]

Alice Pope (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1582975043 | ISBN-13: 978-1582975047 | Publication Date: August 13, 2007

Lists over 750 places for children's writers to get published.

CWIM is the top children's publishing guide with over half a million copies sold.

Completely revised and updated annually with exclusive interviews and articles by top children's publishing professionals.

The 2008 Childrens Writers and Illustrators Market offers readers more than 750 listings for book publishers, magazines, agents, art reps and more. It's completely updated annually and is the most trusted source for children's publishing information. CWIM also contains exclusive interviews with and articles by well-respected and award-winning authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals as well as nuts-and-bolts how-to information. Readers will learn what to do, how to do it, and get loads of information and inspiration."

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Alice Pope has been editor of CWIM for almost 15 years, frequently speaks on childrenÂ's writing/publishing related topics at writersÂ' conferences, and is a former Regional Advisor for the Society of ChildrenÂ's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books (August 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582975043
• ISBN-13: 978-1582975047
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #520,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A staple of every children's writer's library, August 8, 2007

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J. Bard - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2008 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market (Paperback)

No matter how diverse, every successful children's writer has one thing in common -- a copy of the current Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market on their bookshelf.

This is an indispensible guide, featuring up to date submissions info for every major publisher and children's magazine in North America, lots of great articles and hidden gems throughout. You needn't be an experienced, published author to benefit -- Alice Pope and her staff present the information in a clear, easy-to-understnd manner that makes it accessible and useful for every writer. Highly, highly recommended.

Jon Bard,
Webmaster, Write4Kids.com, the Children's Writing SuperSite &
Managing Editor, Children's Book Insider, the Newsletter for Children's Writers

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, August 20, 2007

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Daniel Hogan "Creator of the Magic of Eyri Po... (Lansing, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2008 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market (Paperback)

I am so glad I picked up this book! It has all kinds of useful information (and it doesn't cost a few hundred dollars like some other market books). I plan on using the information inside to help me find an agent and hopefully get my self-published book picked up by a real publisher.

If you plan on writing for children/young adults, this is a must have tool - it has agent listings, contests, tips, definitions of industry terms (which really helped me out), and other great information all at your finger tips.

Daniel J. Hogan,
Author of "The Magic of Eyri"
www.magicofeyri.com

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money, April 28, 2008

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All-access Customer "first writer" (Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 2008 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market (Paperback)

After my purchase, I was excited to review the updated copy of this book, since I had the old 2007 version and I was disappointed to find out, that the new book contained the same old information. The updates are not even accurate, for example, I submitted my work to few publishers, who notified me later that they no longer accept manuscripts, where in the book, the very opposite is stated. I feel that I found much better information on the net that in this book. Maybe this book is OK for agents, but definately not for first time writers. I would not recommned this book and I feel that it is a huge waste of money. Most of the listed publishers no longer accept manuscripts, so what is the point to have this book?