How Publishers Market a Book - Writing for Children
I have just read an outstanding article Editorial - The First Step in Book Marketing, by John Kremer. This information is like "insider trading" as far as authors are concerned. We have the inside story, but in this case, there are no strings .. [... more]
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New Law Impacts Children's Authors - Writing for Children
If you write books for children, keep your eyes on The Consumer Product Safety Information Act. This new law goes into effect on February 10, 2009 dictating stringent regulation of all products manufactured for children. Remember the many toy ... [... more]
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Tense Issues - Writing for Children
It didn't use to be much of a problem for novelists. Everyone wrote in past tense. First person past tense, or third person past tense. Yesterday I hit the ball, kicked the cat, and ate the pancakes. Yesterday Timmy hit the ball, kicked the cat, ... [... more]
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Writing For Today's Tech-Savvy Readers - Writing for ...
There is no doubt that writing for today's children is challenging. A constant stream of information bombards them every day through television, cell phones, websites and iPods. There are DVD's that teach infants about music and math. It doesn't ... [... more]
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Read to Write - Writing for Children
It's a common question and one I seem to get a lot when I'm reading in a public place. Recently, I was on an airplane devouring a Nancy Drew mystery when a fellow passenger asked me this question. I couldn't help but notice the chuckle in his ... [... more]
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What Children's Book Editors Look For - Writing for Children
Children's Book Editor, Rosalind Price, of Oxford University Press, shared some insights on what she hopes for from a children's book manuscript. Interestingly, while these observations were made in the early 90's, they remain as relevant ... [... more]
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Does A Writer Need A Business Plan? - Writing for Children
As a writer, you spend most of your time using your imagination. You happily dedicate hours crafting plots, developing characters, and envisioning worlds that currently exist only at your fingertips. You write, revise, and write again. All with ... [... more]
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Simple Business Plan for Children's Book Writers - ...
Creating a business plan for your own personal use is relatively easy. Once written, you can use it to increase your productivity, eliminate distractions, and move closer to your goal of writing for children professionally. If you are looking for ... [... more]
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Seven Deadly Sins in Fiction Writing - Writing for Children
I just got back from a writing conference where I met with a mentoring group for the purpose of critiquing and being critiqued. We were led by Gayle Roper, who has published many books and has a great eye and ear. She caught a pile of mistakes in ... [... more]
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Children's Book Publishers Get Temporary Relief - ...
Last Friday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission voted in favor of a one-year stay of enforcement, providing temporary relief but no real change to the Consumer Product Safety Information Act of 2008. In essence, the CPSIA sets stringent lead ... [... more]
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Have Bookmarks Printed Yourself
If the publisher does not provide bookmarks or other promotional materials, have some bookmarks professionally printed yourself. If there are no additional promotional materials, consider having your own bookmarks professionally printed. You will ... [... more]
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Become a customer first
As a children's author, if you have a local children's specialist bookstore, you have hit the jackpot. Other bookstores often have children's book departments or sections. The mutual aspect of the relationship is key to its success. You wouldn't ... [... more]
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