- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies (Oct 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0071407235
- ISBN-13: 978-0071407236
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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1,682,240 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #28 in Books > Reference > Writing > Children's Literature
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Lesley Polinger draws on her own experiences and those of agents and publishers, to give an insight into the process of writing for children. She gives advice on picture book texts, fiction and non-fiction, and explains what you should and shouldn't do if your work is or isn't accepted.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A clear and concise summary of what you need to know, 'Writing for Children: And Getting Published', treads the fine line between realism and encouragement. The book gives exercises which make the potential author think and work! In particular the book emphasizes the need for reasearch but also unlike some of the 'writing guides' also emphasizes the need for inspiration and the desire to tell stories. An excellent choice for general advice and guidance.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'd already finished my manuscript by the time I picked this up in a second-hand bookshop, so I can't comment on the writing exercises. Nevertheless, it's been invaluable as a guide on how to format my work and submit it to agencies.
The first half of the book covers planning your writing and how to approach it in a professional manner. It covers the markets (fiction, non-fiction and illustration), details like reading age, and how to progress from a first draft to submission and dealing with acceptance or rejection.
This book has an excellent layout (as you'd hope!) - it's very easy to skim through and pick out the topics you need, which are clearly explained yet sufficiently detailed. Best of all, it's peppered with advice from publishers.
The first half of the book covers planning your writing and how to approach it in a professional manner. It covers the markets (fiction, non-fiction and illustration), details like reading age, and how to progress from a first draft to submission and dealing with acceptance or rejection.
This book has an excellent layout (as you'd hope!) - it's very easy to skim through and pick out the topics you need, which are clearly explained yet sufficiently detailed. Best of all, it's peppered with advice from publishers.
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This book was recommended to me. I haven't entirely finished reading it, but so far have found it to be chock full of helpful stuff. I would very happily recommend it to other writers. I look forward to finishing it.
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