Now includes a subscription to CWIM online (the children's publishing area of writersmarket.com). The 2011 CWIM offers more than 650 listings for book publishers, magazines, agents, art reps and more. It's completely updated 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.
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Book Description
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Alice Pope has been editor of CWIM for 17 years. She also serves as Managing Editor of the Market Books department of Writer's Digest Books. She frequently speaks on children's writing and publishing related topics at writers' conferences, and is a former Regional Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Alice's CWIM blog can be found at http://cwim.blogspot.com.
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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If you write children's books or stories, then you will need this market guide. It gives the information you need to locate potential markets for your work. (Though you will then want to consult the market's website for more detailed and up-to-date information.)
I've been writing for a couple of decades now, and have been buying this book annually for almost as long. And I will confess that I'm beginning to find it quite depressing. The book is about the same size as it was 10-15 years ago, but the page count is misleading. Type is larger and white space more abundant, making it very clear that there are FAR fewer markets for our work than existed a decade ago. And a significant percentage of the listings state that they don't accept unsolicited materials. (Often this info is buried in several paragraphs of detailed description of the type of work they publish. In other cases, there is no info BUT "Submit through agent only.")
I realize that this isn't the fault of Writer's Digest Books, but is a reflection of changes in society and reading practices. Still, it's hard to NOT feel frustrated at paying the same price for access to half the number of markets.
I've been writing for a couple of decades now, and have been buying this book annually for almost as long. And I will confess that I'm beginning to find it quite depressing. The book is about the same size as it was 10-15 years ago, but the page count is misleading. Type is larger and white space more abundant, making it very clear that there are FAR fewer markets for our work than existed a decade ago. And a significant percentage of the listings state that they don't accept unsolicited materials. (Often this info is buried in several paragraphs of detailed description of the type of work they publish. In other cases, there is no info BUT "Submit through agent only.")
I realize that this isn't the fault of Writer's Digest Books, but is a reflection of changes in society and reading practices. Still, it's hard to NOT feel frustrated at paying the same price for access to half the number of markets.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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I've bought this book for many years and every year the articles have been extremely informative, helpful, and motivating--for intermediate writers as well as beginners. I especially enjoy the stories behind the debut authors. One nit-picky, little thing: This edition seems plagued by typos, the kind that exist when only spell checking is used instead of proof reading. I think this is odd, since we aspiring authors are told how professional and meticulous WE need to be. My favorite typo is within a publisher's listing where the time from contract to release is listed as 112 YEARS! I've heard publishing works at a snail's pace, but I don't think I have that kind of time.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Don't even think about trying to write for kids without this essential reference from Writer's Digest books. Every year I eagerly await the new version of this book and am never disappointed. There are articles about various types of children's writing and interviews with both new and famous authors, but the most important part of the book are the listings. You will find literary agents who specialize in children's books, publishers with contact info and what they are looking for, nationally known writing contests, and essential info on how to write a proposal and letter to a publishing company that will get results. This is perfect for both newbies and long time pros.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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With the exception of one interview of a children's illustrator (now working in a publishing house) every single article and interview was aimed at writers, about writers, or about manuscripts and the writers market. While the market info is the meat of this book the glaring lack of anything extraneous about illustration left me a little cold.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Absolutely essential for any children's book writer/illustrator. Excellent show, tell and get started through the Alice-in-Wonderland world of children's books. As I told my son,"read every word in the publication listings, every word will guide you through the maze and you will be successful in your search for a publsiher." Good luck to everyone of the authors/illustrators who use this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is a terrific reference book for beginning writers. The book gives many tips and suggestions written by published authors. The only drawback is many of the publishers do not accept manuscripts without an agent, but there are several that do.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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No general lending library should be without the 2011 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market! It packs in over 450 updated listings to help writers sell children's stories and illustrations, appears in its 23rd annual edition with extensive updates on publisher listings, and offers nearly 200 pages of articles on everything from blogging to online promotion and writing. A highly recommended 'must'!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The primary book focus is to help authors, photographers and artists meet the needs of children writing although young adults as a category exists for age 12 +. Perhaps disheartening to read "Your first book probably won't get published" (pg. 23) is suggestive of either the manuscript quality publishers expect or the complexity of writing for children or indeed both meeting the publisher and reader needs simultaneously. In light of this, the book divides neatly into:
1.) A series of articles covering beginning tips as well as first hand interviews with agents provides useful insights for not only the newbie but even the professional writer.
2.) The all important subject index for written materials, photographs and illustrations. This index helps locate relevant markets by subject matter. A cross reference with the age index helps further
refine the market.
3.) Indexes providing addresses of markets (book publishers and which ones only accept agent submissions), art directors, book editors and agents for the submission of materials (written and illustrations)
3.) Conferences and workshop resources
By the end of the book and armed with "writing advice from the trenches" (pg.36) and knowing which publisher requires self addressed envelopes from the relevant index a budding writer and reader of this book will get to realise "As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters" (Seneca and quoted at close of J.K.Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech, "The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination" ( harvardmagazine.com
/commencement/the-fringe-benefits-failure-the-importance-imagination), June 2008.
1.) A series of articles covering beginning tips as well as first hand interviews with agents provides useful insights for not only the newbie but even the professional writer.
2.) The all important subject index for written materials, photographs and illustrations. This index helps locate relevant markets by subject matter. A cross reference with the age index helps further
refine the market.
3.) Indexes providing addresses of markets (book publishers and which ones only accept agent submissions), art directors, book editors and agents for the submission of materials (written and illustrations)
3.) Conferences and workshop resources
By the end of the book and armed with "writing advice from the trenches" (pg.36) and knowing which publisher requires self addressed envelopes from the relevant index a budding writer and reader of this book will get to realise "As is a tale, so is life: not how long it is, but how good it is, is what matters" (Seneca and quoted at close of J.K.Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech, "The Fringe Benefits of Failure, and the Importance of Imagination" ( harvardmagazine.com
/commencement/the-fringe-benefits-failure-the-importance-imagination), June 2008.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must For All Writers
Great book for anyone who wants to write. Of course it has to be updated every year if you want to be kept current.
Published 15 days ago by McNeal Cayette
5.0 out of 5 stars
As always, quality from the annual Children's Writer's and...
The quality was excellent as usual, with valuable information for anyone trying to get a book for children published. The product matched my expectations.
Published 16 months ago by Jasmine_Reviewing
4.0 out of 5 stars
2011 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market
I am impressed with this book. It offers extensive information on Publishers, including submission tips, as well as Literary Agents. Very satisfied.
Published 17 months ago by Erika
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Review of 2011 Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market
Since I wrote a children's story and I am interested in finding a children's publishing company who would be interested in publishing my story I found this book to be very... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Wendy Ann Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A place to start!
If you are a budding author of children's books, or an established writer looking for an agent this is the place to start. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Rodger Dodger
5.0 out of 5 stars
2011 Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market
Great information on finding a publisher for my Children's book.
Many resources and website links are very helpful.
Book is organized in easy to use chapters. Read more
Many resources and website links are very helpful.
Book is organized in easy to use chapters. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars
2011 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market book
This book is excellent, excellent, excellent and I don't know how anyone can write for children without it. Read more
Published on March 10, 2011 by Linda Myers
2.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of money
I bought this book looking to find some insight into the world of children's illustration. This book is really geared more towards authors, or people who write and illustrate. Read more
Published on March 9, 2011 by Ren Dawg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
It came quickly and was very reasonably priced. I would recommend this book to any young artist or illustrator looking for employment in the art business world.
Published on March 4, 2011 by Michelle McFadden
4.0 out of 5 stars
2011 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Markets
This is a great book for getting started in the publication process.
One problem: I found 2 addresses were incorrect in the book. Read more
One problem: I found 2 addresses were incorrect in the book. Read more
Published on February 27, 2011 by Cynthia L. Hamberg
