Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication: Two Perspectives (Hardcover)

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Although this book was written primarily for writers and illustrators who want to publish children's books commercially, it would also be a great book for parents who have thought about writing books for their own children -- or even publishing the charming books that children themselves often create.

Product Description

Delightfully illustrated with popular children's book illustrations, this self-taught writing course guides writers in creating a good, publishable manuscript in eight weeks. Includes reading lists, self-editing checklists, and case studies that recount the authors' actual experiences.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books; 1st edition (September 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898797225
• ISBN-13: 978-0898797220
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #662,263 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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110 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you've ever thought of authoring Children's Books..., October 3, 1997

By A Customer

This is "the" book on authoring and illustrating Children's books. Each step of putting together a manuscript and book dummy is laid out clearly. If you do one lesson a week, you will be ready to send your manuscript and dummy to publishers in eight weeks. The illustrations and case studies in this book are topnotch. My daughter and I wrote a Science Fiction Story using the "folktale method", and we received an "honorable mention" in a national fiction contest on the first try. I am a librarian and I am impressed with the quality of this book. Everything about it is asthetically pleasing. Sometimes, I grab a cup of coffee and a blanket and curl up and just look at the beautiful illustrations by the award winning illustrators that are featured--just for inspiration.

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars plus - from a published children's book author!, August 7, 2000

By	Bernadette A. Moyer (Lutherville, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is both an excellent reference book for the want to be child book author as well as a beautiful book to own. The print and paper quality are excellent, the cover art and interior illustrations are captivating. There are excercises, reading lists and case histories to aid an aspiring writer or illustrator.

This book contains a wealth of information and is also well organized and an overall interesting read. Prior to publication I purchased this title, several years and now three children's books later, I still turn to this title as a reference book. Having purchased many books on this subject, this IS the BEST single source I have found. The information is great for the writer as well as the illustrator.

A bit higher in price than some but very well worth it. If you could only buy one book on this subject, I would urge you to make this the ONE!

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Writing and Illustrating Children's Books for Publication, June 19, 2001

By	L. Francke "Portrait painter" (Elfland USA) - See all my reviews

...I rated this book a "3" because the information contained for illustrators was minimal & the art work was old and dated. This book was directed to the prospective writer of children's books and illustration was a by-line.... It was excellent for the "writer to be" in giving helpful guidelines: how to get started, submission of manuscripts, and the subject matter which would attract publishers.