Writing Children's Books For Dummies, 3rd Edition (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

Create the next very hungry caterpillar, big red dog, or cat in the hat with a hand from this trusted guide In Writing Children's Books For Dummies, you'll learn what to write between "Once upon a time . . ." and "The End" as you dive into chapters about getting started writing, how to build great characters, and how to design a dramatic plot. On top of the technical writing advice, you'll discover how talented illustrators work and how to find an agent. The newest edition of this popular For Dummies title even shows you how to choose a publisher--or self-publish--and how to use social media and other marketing and PR to get the word out about your new masterpiece. In the book, you'll learn about: The fundamentals of writing for children, including common book formats and genres, and the structure of the children's book market Creating a spellbinding story with scene description, engaging dialogue, and a child-friendly tone Polishing your story to a radiant shine with careful editing and rewriting Making the choice between a traditional publisher, a hybrid publisher, or self-publishing Using the most-effective marketing and publicity techniques to get your book noticed Perfect for anyone who's ever dreamed of creating the next Ferdinand the Bull or Grinch, Writing Children's Books For Dummies is an essential, easy-to-read guide for budding children's authors everywhere.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2022
First published:	2022
Authors:	L Rojany Buccieri
Dimensions:	231 x 191 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	418
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-119-87001-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Creative writing & creative writing guides Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Age groups > Children Books > Promotion > For Dummies > Social Studies Books > Promotion > For Dummies > Language
LSN:	1-119-87001-1
Barcode:	9781119870012

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