How to Write for Children and Get Published
Author(s): Louise Jordan
Huge numbers of people want to write for children, but it is notoriously difficult to find a publisher in this increasingly comeptitive area. This inspiring and practical guide from acknowledged expert on children's publishing Louise Jordan, will show you how to make your work stand out from the crowd and appeal to commissioning editors, and, of course, your intended audience.
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'Excellent' WRITING MAGAZINE 'Follow Louise Jordan's advice and, at the very least, you will be giving your manuscript its best chance' WRITING MAGAZINE 'Jordan doesn't just tell the prospective children's writer what to do--she provides insightful exercises after each chapter so that her readers can learn for themselves. This is a practical, accessible guide to writing children's books' Caryn Jenner, AMAZON.CO.UK REVIEW
Louise Jordan has worked in children's publishing for over twenty five years and is one of the original founders of The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books. Before founding the Advice Centre, Louise worked as head reader for Puffin and still reads for a number of children's publishers, including Puffin, Dorling Kindersley, Ladybird and Warne.
General Fields
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- : Hachette Australia
- : Piatkus Fiction
- : 28 February 2010
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : 192
- : 808.068
- : 1
- : Paperback
- : Louise Jordan