The complete idiot's guide to publishing children's books / by Harold D. Underdown.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: New York, NY : Alpha, c2008.Edition: 3rd edDescription: xxviii, 355 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781592577507 (pbk.)
  • 1592577504 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • Complete idiot's guide
  • Publishing children's books
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PN 147.5 .U53 2008
Contents:
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.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [327]-330) and index.

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.

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