Writing For Children, 4th Edition

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

This new edition combines Pamela Cleaver's bestselling Writing a Children's Book with her Ideas for Children's Writers. In it you will learn about plotting and planning, beginnings, middles and endings, how to research and how to revise and how to find a publisher. There are: * Lists of attributes to help you create interesting and believable characters * Lists of plots and themes * Genres - what's hot and what's not * Locations and how much description to use * List of do's and don'ts regarding submitting manuscripts * Symbols for correcting your proofs * Tips on how to publicise your book. There is no one right way to write a children's book but if you are armed with a knowledge of certain techniques that have worked for other writers you will be more likely to succeed.Contents: Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Limbering Up; 2. Plotting; 3. Story People: the Characters in Your Book; 4. Genres; 5. Where and When?; 6. Starting the Story; 7. Telling the Tale; 8. Writing for the Younger Set; 9. Happy Ever After?; 10. Research and Revision; 11. Writing a Non-Fiction Book; 12. Getting Published; 13. If Your Book is Accepted; 14. If Your Book is Rejected; Useful Information for Writing Children's Book; Index.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-12-16
Mått:152 x 230 x 22 mm
Vikt:280 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Little, Brown Book Group
ISBN:9781845283308

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Pamela Cleaver sold over 50,000 copies her own children's books and taught writing for children for over 18 years.

Recensioner i media

'A classic in its field ... excellent advice on writing non-fiction for children, and solid guidance on finding yourself a publisher. Arguably the best book on its subject.' Writing Magazine 'Rarely have I seen such well laid-out advice and information - don't take my word for it, buy a copy and see for yourself...Highly recommended.' Writer's Bulletin. 'A totally comprehensive and professional book...It is the must-have-guide for anyone aiming to write for the children's market.' Writing Magazine.

Innehållsförteckning

Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Limbering Up; 2. Plotting; 3. Story People: the Characters in Your Book; 4. Genres; 5. Where and When?; 6. Starting the Story; 7. Telling the Tale; 8. Writing for the Younger Set; 9. Happy Ever After?; 10. Research and Revision; 11. Writing a Non-Fiction Book; 12. Getting Published; 13. If Your Book is Accepted; 14. If Your Book is Rejected; Useful Information for Writing Children's Book; Index.