Writing Children's Books For Dummies

This guide provides a comprehensive overview for aspiring children's book authors, showing them how to write, sell, publish, and promote a book. The authors, Lisa Rojany Buccieri and Peter Economy, start by explaining the basics of the children's book business, covering various formats, genres, and the intricacies of the publishing market, with the key advice to 'think like a kid.' The book then delves into the actual writing process, offering tips on creating compelling characters, developing a plot arc of conflict and resolution, mastering dialogue, and using active language. Finally, it provides solid advice on refining the manuscript, finding an agent, hiring an illustrator, submitting to publishers, signing a contract, and publicizing the book.

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