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How to write a children's picture book and get it published

Shavick, Andrea2011
Books, Manuscripts
Written by a published author who has been there, seen it and done it, this book covers virtually everything you need to know about the international picture book market and selling your work to agent and publishers.
Imprint:
Oxford How To Books 2011
Collation:
141 p.
Contents:
What is a picture book? -- Thinking about your audience -- What to write about -- Creating characters -- Subjects to avoid -- Word count -- Plot planning and the rule of three -- Language and language structure -- Textural devices and page turners -- Editing -- Titles -- Preparing your manuscript -- Title sheets -- The covering letter -- Illustrations -- Choosing a publisher -- Submitting work -- Copyright: how to protect your ideas -- Agents -- Your work is accepted - now what? -- Dealing with rejections -- Other routes to publication
ISBN:
9781845284626 (pbk)
Dewey class:
808.068 HOW
Local class:
808.068
Language:
English
BRN:
573
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