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Title:

Children's writer's & illustrator's market 2004 / edited by Alice Pope.

Publisher:

David & Charles,

Copyright Date:

2004

Description:

400 p. : ill., facsims. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Children's literature--Publishing--Directories.
Illustrated children's books--Publishing--Directories.
Children's literature--Technique.
Illustration of books--Marketing.
Authorship--Marketing.

Other Authors:

Pope, Alice.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

From the editor -- Just getting started? Some quick tips -- How to use this book to sell your work -- Before your first sale -- Business of writing & illustrating -- Query letter clinic -- Can an ungented, unknown writer get published? Editors sound off -- Lost in the woods of plot? Here's a way out -- Get noticed: Illustrator's guide to self-promotion -- Writing through rejection: Advice from Jane Yolen & Vivian Van Velde -- When size matters: Synopsis, short but power-packed -- Employee within: Getting in touch with your inner corporation -- Money matters: Payment for authors & illustrators -- Yellapalooza: Running a successful online critique group for author/Illustrators -- Crossing the great water: Co-editing an anthology from afar (& other collaborative efforts) -- What a site! Creating websites that work -- Lights, camera, action: Mania of books to film -- Lois Lowry: Natural talent, magical gifts, human connections -- Spirit a la Tomie dePaola: Distinctive force in children's literature -- First books: Illustrators & author/illustrators.

Summary:

You have a talent for creating children's stories. What you don't have is a proven way to get your work into the hands of the editors, agents and art reps that matter. 2004 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market is the answer. No other reference provides as many listings specifically for children's writers, illustrators, and their work, from picture books to young adult novels. You'll find more than 780 completely updated market listings inside (+220 brand new entries!), including book publishers, magazines, play publishers and greeting card, game and puzzle publishers. And for the first time, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market includes a special section devoted to Canadian, U.K. and Australian markets. Each entry includes up-to-date contact names, submission guidelines, pay rates, websites, e-mail addresses, phone numbers and more. All this, plus invaluable information on agents and art reps, organizations, workshops, clubs, conferences and contests make 2004 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market the #1 reference for children's writers and illustrators.

ISBN:

9781582971919
1582971919

Locations:

YSPD232 -- Camanche Public Library (Camanche)

WSPF215 -- Spencer Public Library (Spencer)