1999 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market (Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market, 1999) [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

~ Alice W. Pope (Editor)

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The big news accompanying this year's Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is its increased emphasis on illustration. Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market editor Mary Cox reveals what art directors at children's publishers are looking for; Lowell House Juvenile discloses that there are never enough illustrations of junior-high-age kids; and Joe Lacey, whose characters appear in coloring books, kids' magazines, and on Silly Putty packages, divulges that much of his success can be attributed to his sending frequent mailings "to all my clients regardless of how steady the work is from them."

But, writers, don't despair. There's just as much for you here as ever, starting, of course, with the invaluable listings--everything from publishers to contests. The tips from industry insiders continue to discourage alphabet books, anthropomorphism, and preachiness; those same sources seek books concerning multiculturalism, the mentally and physically challenged, and emotional intelligence. Katie Davis (Who Hops?) tells how best to submit a picture book, and Kathleen Krull (Lives of the Presidents) recommends nonfiction as the best way to "get one's writing 'foot' into the publishing 'door.'" As always, we are cautioned not to write down to young adults and children. And writers are counseled not to neglect the rich resources of the local public library. "Immerse yourself in the best children's literature," recommends Richard C. Owen Publishers. "Cultivate the company of librarians," adds Kathleen Krull; they "will tell you the many subject areas where they can't fill requests." --Jane Steinberg

Product Details

• Paperback: 392 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books; illustrated edition edition (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898798779
• ISBN-13: 978-0898798777
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,845,304 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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110 of 113 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible for Children's Writers, March 4, 1999

By A Customer

With over 800 places to sell your writing and illustrations, the Children's Writer's & Illustrators Market is a necessary reference for the children's writer. Many times people will tell me, "I've written a children's story and I don't know the next step. How to I get it published." This book tells it all. It's a regular Writing for Children 101. It has chapters that explain copyright law, proper manuscript formatting, whether to find an agent, and how to write a query letter. Whether your new to the publishing business or a seasoned professional, the Children's Writers & Illustrators market is an excellent and economical purchase that will help you sell your work.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As always, a winner!, July 10, 2000

By	Margaret A. Shauers (Great Bend, KS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market, 2000: 800 Editors & Art Directors Who Buy Your Writing & Illustrations (Paperback)

This is the first year I've purchased this annual through Amazon, but I've been buying it for years. It is one of the few books worth buying each year. Markets change; this book reflects them. Writer's Market not only emphasizes markets for children's authors and publishers in many different areas, but presents wonderful articles on how to approach editors and art departments. There are in-depth interviews with publishing personnel throughout the book. Best of all--over the years, I've made many sales as a result of "leads" this book gave me.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I thought my ideas were dooomed . . ., June 20, 2000

By	Jessi A. Ettinger (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market, 2000: 800 Editors & Art Directors Who Buy Your Writing & Illustrations (Paperback)

I thought that I could never get my book published, even after I had worked so-o-o-o hard on it! Then I bought this book. Miracle from Heaven above! This book gave me great tips, and so many listings. Thank you so much Alice Pope!