Writing can be a solitary process on the path to creating one’s book. A number of authors belong to a writing critique group. This allows for some excellent interaction and feedback.
This BLOG is available for writers of all levels. Aspiring writers, as well as experienced published authors can use this site.
The purpose of this site is to give children book authors a chance to share experiences, pass along valuable information, and exchange ideas. Have a question? Just read a great article on improving your writing. All of us will be eager to read about the successes, challenges, and tidbits of information that will bring us all closer to our passion of writing children books.
The following is a list of key general areas for possible topics of discussion:
- Brainstorming and idea sparkers
- Research and writing your book
- Overcoming writer’s block
- Editing
- Query and cover letters
- Literary agents versus dealing with publisher directly
- Matching right publisher with your book
- Submission process
- Handling rejection
- Signing contracts with a publisher
- Preparing press releases and promoting your book
- Developing web pages
The sky is the limit. Hopefully, this interaction will lead to a great resource for children book authors. This interacting and bonding could even develop into online critique groups.
This is a new site so hopefully everyone that visits the site will get in on the ground floor and contribute.
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So you have completed your first children’s story. Congratulations many writers don’t get to this stage. The next hurdle is finding the right publisher or literary agent that best fits the type of children book that you just wrote. If this is your first attempt at this process, it is best to go out and purchase the most current Children’s Writer’s "& Illustrator’s Market by Writer’s Digest Books or Children’s Writer Guide to 2007 Copyright Writer’s Institute Publications.
Once you find the best publishing house or literary agent that matches your story. By that I mean if you are writing an historical fiction story and just blanket mail your story out you are wasting your time and theirs. Find the places that are looking for the genre your book fits into. Be professional and investigate the best fit for your book. I would suggest you take the time and do your research. Go on-line and check out their home page and submission requirements. See what books they have recently published. Go to the bookstore and take a look at their books. Ask yourself these questions:
- Does your type of book best fits into what they are looking for?
- How is your book similar to what you find in the bookstores?
- How is your book different?
- Why is it better and how is it different?
- Who is your target market and who is going to buy your book?
Now, you have a really good idea that you have found the best place for your book. Next tip: Cover or query letters that can get attention!
