How to Write for Children and Get Published

by Louise Jordan

Overview

Huge numbers of people want to write for children, but it is notoriously difficult to find a publisher in this increasingly comeptitive area. This inspiring and practical guide from acknowledged expert on children's publishing Louise Jordan, will show you how to make your work stand out from the crowd and appeal to commissioning editors, and, of course, your intended audience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749940614
Publisher:	Little, Brown Book Group
Publication date:	06/01/2010
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Louise Jordan has worked in children's publishing for over twenty five years and is one of the original founders of The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books. Before founding the Advice Centre, Louise worked as head reader for Puffin and still reads for a number of children's publishers, including Puffin, Dorling Kindersley, Ladybird and Warne.

Editorial Reviews

Jordan doesn't just tell the prospective children's writer what to do - she provides insightful exercises after each chapter so that her readers can learn for themselves—THE NEW WRITER

Excellent—WRITING MAGAZINE

Follow Louise Jordan's advice and, at the very least, you will be giving your manuscript its best chance—WRITING MAGAZINE

Jordan doesn't just tell the prospective children's writer what to do—she provides insightful exercises after each chapter so that her readers can learn for themselves. This is a practical, accessible guide to writing children's books—Caryn Jenner, AMAZON.CO.UK REVIEW

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