2002 Childrens Writers & Illustrators Market (Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market) (Paperback)

by Alice Pope (Author)

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Product Description
THE PATH TO PUBLICATION STARTS HERE! Whether you want to write young adult novels or illustrate picture books, 2002 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market can help make your dreams of publication come true! It provides the information you need to find the book publishers, magazines, agents and art reps that are right for your work. You'll find contact names, submission guidelines, pay rates, Web sites, e-mail addresses, phone numbers and more:

You'll also find guidelines for writing effective query letters, preparing professional submissions and creating promotional art samples, along with information on organizations, conferences and contests that can boost your career.

Invaluable articles examine writing in rhyme, e-publishing, networking, negotiating contracts and marketing basics for illustrators, while interviews with award-winning creators David Almond (Skellig), Franny Billingsley (The Folk Keeper) and Amy Walrod (The Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza)) offer insights and inspiration.

Finally, Philip Lee (Publisher, Lee & Low Books), Harold Underdown, (Vice President, ipicturebooks.com), Judy O'Malley (Editor, Cricket Magazine Group) and agent Barry Goldblatt provide you with insider advice for getting your work into print. It's all the information you need in one incredible book!

Product Details

• Paperback: 391 pages
• Publisher: Writer's Digest Books; Revised edition (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582970742
• ISBN-13: 978-1582970745
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,146,487 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have reference, April 9, 2002

By	Harold Underdown "hdunderdown2" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had to laugh when I read the review complaining about the lack of gender balance in CWIM. I am a male children's book editor, and I know that it's a simple fact of life in my profession that most other editors and most writers for children are, in fact, women. So it's perfectly reasonable to use "she" to refer to a generic editor or writer. It's also perfectly reasonable to interview mostly or all women for a feature in the book.

OK, but what about the book? This is a valuable standard reference for a children's writer or illustrator. For the publisher listings alone, you have to have CWIM on your desk. It also has good basic information about the business, and interviews with a wide spectrum of practitioners. This year's edition includes an interview with Linda Sue Park, who won the Newbery Medal for 2001. (It also includes an interview with me, which I mention to provide full disclosure.)

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Childrens Writers & Illustrators Market, November 17, 2001

By	Sue Furner (Muleshoe, TX United States) - See all my reviews

An excellent annual reference book for writers and Illustrators. Very informative; with publisher, magazine, club and workshop listings; business sections; how-to articles; to first-time authors who share their experiences and advice to beginning writers & illustrators. A true necessity. I've been a loyal reader/fan of Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market since 1989.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Especially for new writers and novice artists, August 11, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

2002 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is a very highly useful and authoritative guide for both aspiring authors and artists to getting their work published in the specialized area of children's books. From finding the best markets, to writing effectively for the age index of one's choice, to preparing professional submissions, 2002 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is packed from cover to cover with solid wealth of tips, tricks, and techniques on how to stand out in a highly competitive field. 2002 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is an absolutely essential reference, especially for new writers and novice artists looking to break into the children's book market.