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100 1 $aRojany-Buccieri, Lisa.
245 10 $aWriting children's books for dummies /$cby Lisa Rojany Buccieri and Peter Economy.
260 $aHoboken, NJ :$bWiley,$c©2005.
300 $axx, 355 pages :$billustrations ;$c24 cm
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490 1 $a--For dummies
500 $aIncludes index.
505 0 $aIntroduction -- The basics of writing children's books -- Children's book formats and genres -- Understanding the children's book market -- Setting up your workspace -- Starting with a great idea -- Researching your audience and subject -- Creating compelling characters -- The plot thickens: conflict, climax, and resolution -- Can we talk? Writing dialogue -- Setting the scene -- Finding your voice: point of view and tone -- Writing creative nonfiction and how-to- books -- Editing and formatting your way to a happy ending -- To illustrate or not to illustrate -- Finding feedback and encouragement -- Getting an agent to represent you -- Finding the perfect publisher and signing a contract -- Following the publishing process -- Donning your publicity cap -- More than ten great sources for storylines -- Ten best ways to promote your story.
520 $aThis guidebook features solid advice, tips and insider information to walk would-be children's authors through the creative process. It offers step-by-step guidance on everything the author needs to know, from researching the market and developing ideas to dealing with editors.
650 0 $aChildren's literature$xAuthorship.
650 7 $aChildren's literature$xAuthorship.$2fast$0(OCoLC)fst00855803
700 1 $aEconomy, Peter.
830 0 $a--For dummies.
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