Children's Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2008 (Writers' and Artists') (Writers' and Artists')

Children's Writers' and Artists' Yearbook 2008 (Writers' and Artists') (Writers' and Artists')

by JacquelineWilson (Author)

Synopsis

The comprehensive guide to markets in all areas of children's media, completely revised and updated, now in its 4th edition, with a foreword by Jacqueline Wilson New articles for this edition include: 1. Writing for 7-9 year olds - Lauren Child 2. The role of the children's literary agent - Rosemary Canter 3. Adapting children's books for theatre - Stephen Briggs 4. Writing plays for children - David Wood 5. Setting up a website - Suna Cristall Contains information on a wide range of topics with the emphasis on giving the aspiring writer and illustrator knowledge of the children's market in all areas, to help them pursue their careers in this increasingly competitive area. No other guide to writing and illustrating for children does this. 'Every writer has to take a first step. Make the Children's Writers & Artists Yearbook yours' - Meg Cabot 'Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published' - Julia Donaldson

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Edition: 4th 2008
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 01 Aug 2007

ISBN 10: 0713683708
ISBN 13: 9780713683707
Book Overview: Foreword by Jacqueline Wilson Specially commissioned articles by luminaries in their fields More than just a directory - it's informative, user-friendly and entertaining Up-to-date listings of all children's media markets More information and wider market than it's nearest competitor, includes markets for artists, illustrators and designers

Media Reviews
'If you think you have the talent to be a children's writer, this book is the comprehensive guide to the market.' That's Life (September 2007) 'A vital help to anyone seeking to be published in what is probably the fastest changing sector of the buisness, and one in which you need the latest Yearbook in order to keep up to date.' Writing Magazine (Jan 2008)
Author Bio
Foreword by Jacqueline Wilson