The Only Writing Series You'll Ever Need: Writing Children's Books (Paperback)

~ Lesley Bolton (Author), Lea Wait (Author)
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Product Description

Do you have a great idea for a children's book, but aren't exactly sure what to do next? Then this is the book for you! Writing a children's book can be harder than it looks, but The Only Writing Series You'll Ever Need: Writing Children's Books is your golden ticket to learning the ins and outs of creating a stand-out manuscript-and getting it published!

This informative, straightforward guide takes you from the idea stage to writing your first draft to finding a publisher-and everything in between! The Only Writing Series You'll Ever Need: Writing Children's Books is ideal for the writer looking to perfect their craft and break into the world of children's publishing!

About the Author

Lea Wait graduated from Chatham College and then did her graduate work at New York University. She adopted four daughters as a single parent, worked for a major corporation, and now writes full-time. Her acclaimed historical novels for children ages seven and up include Stopping to Home, Seaward Born, Wintering Well, and Finest Kind. Wait is also the Agatha-finalist author of the Shadows Antique Print Mystery series for adults (Shadows at the Fair, Shadows on the Coast of Maine, Shadows on the Ivy, and Shadows at the Spring Show.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (October 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598690884
• ISBN-13: 978-1598690880
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #153,701 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, August 23, 2008

By	hnmben - See all my reviews

I found this book to be very informative. Granted, I am new to the field, but information was given in a manner that was not intimidating or overwhelming. Subjects were broken down into easily digested parts. I would say this is a very good book to introduce one to the industry in a friendly and helpful way.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre, September 19, 2008

By	R. bentley "moses" (amherst ma) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is not very helpful when compared to the many other excellent books on the subject of children's writing. There are many generalities without examples and only 18 pages (out of 186) that discuss actual writing & revision. On page 179 the authors tell us "there are hundreds" of children's magazines for authors to submit to, but they don't mention any, don't list any in the appendix, or tell the reader where to get the information.