Underdown, Harold D. <br/><br/>
The complete idiot's guide to publishing children's books / 
 Complete idiot's guide  Publishing children's books 
by Harold D. Underdown. 
 - 3rd ed. 
 - New York, NY :  Alpha,  c2008. 
 - xxviii, 355 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. [327]-330) and index. 
<br/><br/>Adults rule the world -- I don't know what to write! -- The world of children's literature -- Why children's books, and why not? -- Setting up shop -- I like to draw -- It's a BIG world -- Book formats and age levels -- Understanding subjects and genres -- A guided book tour -- Finding a good how-to -- Is it ready to hand in? -- Play by the rules -- The rules for illustrators -- Who draws the pictures? -- I know somebody who knows somebody... -- I need an agent! -- Apple, orange, or banana? Just one or a bunch? -- The publishing maze --Deeper into the maze: other kinds of publishers -- The self-publishing conundrum -- So how does it all work? -- Oh boy! A contract! -- Copyright basics -- Revising and editing -- My editor doesn't understand me! -- Making the pictures -- The rest of the process -- Selling your book -- Do-it-yourself publicity -- Back to school -- I won a prize! -- Building a career -- Glossary. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781592577507 (pbk.) 1592577504 (pbk.) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2007941477 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Children's literature--Authorship.<br/>Children's literature--Marketing.<br/>Children's literature--Publishing.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PN 147.5  / .U53 2008