You Can Write Childrens Books

by Dils, Tracey E.

• ISBN13: 9781582972480
• ISBN10: 1582972486
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: F & W Pubns

Summary

From the author of the best-selling You Can Write Children's Books, this new workbook provides you with hands-on instruction for finishing your manuscript, preparing it for publication, and getting it published. Take your writing aspirations to the next level. You Can Write Children's Books Workbook will give you the concrete instruction, experience, and inspiration you need to confidently submit your work and get it published. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 1
How to Use This Book	p. 2
The Writing Road Map: How do you get started writing for children?	p. 3
Your Writing Workout
The Writing Habit: How do I find the time to put words on paper?	p. 20
Your Writing Workout
Your Writing Preferences: How do I decide what to write?	p. 29
Your Writing Workout
Getting Ready to Write: How do I prepare to write my story?	p. 52
Your Writing Workout
The Workable Draft: How do I get to first draft stage?	p. 67
Your Writing Workout
Three Rounds of Revision: What's the best way to revise my story?	p. 77
Your Writing Workout
Market Research: How do I find the right publisher for my story?	p. 97
Your Writing Workout
Off to the Publisher: How do I prepare my manuscript for a publisher?	p. 114
Your Writing Workout
Some Simple Inspiration: What other ways can I dedicate myself to writing?	p. 129
Your Writing Workout
Glossary	p. 143
Resources and Recommended Reading	p. 147
Index	p. 150
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