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Are You an Adult who is an Aspiring Children's Book Author or Illustrator? Are you a Child or Young Adult who Wants to Know More about Writing & Getting Published? For Adults:1. Join or get information about the Society of Children's Bookwriters and Illustrators. This organization provides valuable information on preparing a manuscript, agents, contracts, publishers, markets, preparing portfolios, critique groups, and provides a newsletter for members. They can also put you in touch with other members and writing conferences in your own geographic area. Also, check out their web site.
Society of Children's Bookwriters and
Illustrators 2. Check out (from the library), or buy the Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market for broad-based information on publishing. This book is updated each year and can be found or ordered at most bookstores. 3. Check out the following web sites for information regarding children's book publishing.
4. Take a writing class at a college extension program or community college. Some classes deal specifically with writing or illustrating for the children's market. 5. Consider a professional, reputable critique service for finished manuscripts. These two editors/authors review manuscripts and give editorial direction for a reasonable fee.
For Kids & Young Adults:Check out the following web sites:
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