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Resources on children's publishing: the industry, finances, behind the scenes, and craft books
Courses
Nov. 9 10-11 a.m. EDT Get Your Foot In the Door: Word For Hire Writing Assignments Are you interested in getting published without a platform or agent? Are you looking to get into the education market? Author and speaker Annette Whipple is presenting a webinar on the topic of WORK-FOR-HIRE package and working in the education market. Participants will learn about this market and how to approach publishers with a work-for-hire package. Get publishing experience with books and other resources for children (K-12) without the slush pile.
Industry Info
The Truth about Publishing
Everything You Wanted to Know About Book Sales (But Were Afraid to Ask)
How to Make a Living as a Children's Book Author- Hannah Holt
What About No Advance Publishing?
How I Stay Grounded: 7 Realities of Traditional Publishing
The 10 Awful Truths About Publishing (2023 article)
The Young Adult Market Report (overview of 2023 books)
Economics of Publishing
Writing IP and Writing-for-Hire
Craft Books on Writing for Children
Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded: A Hands-On Guide From Story Creation to Publication, by Ann Whitford Paul (Writer's Digest Books, 2018)
Writing Irresistable Kidlit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult andMiddle Grade Readers, by Mary Kole (Writer's Digest Books, 2012)
Second Sight: An Editor Talks on Writing, Revising & Publishing Books for Children and Young Adults, by Cheryl B. Klein
Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies, by Deborah Halverson. -Although this book is for YA, the information can apply to all genres. Get it.
Second Sight: An Editor Talks on Writing, Revising & Publishing Books for Children and Young Adults, by Cheryl B. Klein
Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies, by Deborah Halverson. -Although this book is for YA, the information can apply to all genres. Get it.
Recommended Writing Craft Books
Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott (Anchor Books, 1995).
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print, by Renni Browne & Dave King
(Harper Collins 2004)
On Writing, by Stephen King (Scribner Book Company, reissue 2020)
Story Engineering: Mastering The 6 Core Competencies of Successful Writing by Larry Brooks (Writers Digest Books 2011)
Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel by Lisa Cron (Clarkson Potter 2016)
Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody (Ten Speed Press 2018)
Books for the Visual Storyteller
Picture This: How Pictures Work, by Molly Bang (Chronicle Books, 2000).
Writing With Pictures: How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books, by Uri Shulevitz (Watso-Guptill 1997)
Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels, by Scott McCloud (Harper, 2006).
Directories of Agents, Publishers, More
The Essential Guide to Publishing for Children: Annual publication from SCBWI available to members with comprehensive listings of agents, publishers, magazines, and information on submissions and publishing.
Book Markets Guide for Children's Writers 2023: market book with info on print and digital publishers
Free Downloads for Writers: from Writers Digest, includes:- How to Impress Literary Agents with Your 30-Second Pitch
- Characterization: Exploring Character Development in Your Writing
- Why a Writer Without a Deadline is Looking for Trouble
- more
Recommended Writing Craft Books
Books for the Visual Storyteller
Picture This: How Pictures Work, by Molly Bang (Chronicle Books, 2000).
Writing With Pictures: How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books, by Uri Shulevitz (Watso-Guptill 1997)
Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels, by Scott McCloud (Harper, 2006).
- How to Impress Literary Agents with Your 30-Second Pitch
- Characterization: Exploring Character Development in Your Writing
- Why a Writer Without a Deadline is Looking for Trouble
- more