Writing a quality children
Writing a quality childrens book is hard. And every year
publishers receive far more manuscripts than they could ever publish,
so getting published is even harder. Is there any way to significantly
improve your chances of becoming a published childrens book author?
Answer: YES! It starts with understanding the reason publishers
choose a book to publish. Its not primarily because the book is
well-written (although it MUST be). It has much more to do with the
"business" side of publishing. I explain it all clearly in this eBook.
Over the past 20 years, Ive written and/or illustrated more than 35
books for children, parents and teachers. These include picture books,
how-to books, board books, humor books and science books. Ive worked
with trade book publishers, mass market publishers and educational
publishers. Ive worked with some of the biggest publishers in the
world as well as small publishers. Ive taken what Ive learned about
childrens book publishing and put it into this book. This eBook will
save you time, frustration and disappointment. It will help you
improve your chances of becoming published and it will show you how to
stay busy as a writer while youre waiting for your first publishing
contract. Ill also tell you what to do AFTER your book is published.
Q: Do I need to include illustrations when I submit my book?
A: No! The publisher will find an appropriate illustrator for you. I
dont encourage collaborations with friends/relatives that are
illustrators. What if the publisher likes your story but doesnt like
your friends/relatives artwork? You dont want to have to break the bad
news to them.
Q: Do I need an agent?
A: Not at first - especially if you start out by working with
smaller publishers (which is what I recommend). Dont start out
submitting to the big publishers - youre competing with the most
popular authors in the business. Start small. Educational publishers
are good options.
Q: Whats the very first step I should take?
A: I suggest you go to your local bookstore and browse the newest
childrens books. This is what the publishers are publishing and its
what theyre looking for. Compare your work to these books.
Q: How do I submit my manuscript?
A: Most publishers have their submission guidelines on their
websites. There are also some other great resources available - for
free.
Q: Whats the most important thing to remember?
A: Remember this: publishing is a BUSINESS. Publishers want to
publish wonderful books that sell well. Regardless of how wonderful
your book is, if a publisher does not think it will sell well then
that publisher will not publish your book. Mike Artells Quick Q
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