The childrens book market can be difficult to crack for first-time authors. This friendly guide shows would-be J. K. Rowlings how to maximize their chances of success, offering practical, proven tips on developing book ideas, attending publishing conferences, writing a winning proposal, finding an agent, submitting to the right publisher, working with an editor, and more. It describes the differences between various types of childrens books and explains exactly what it takes to make the grade with each, including savvy advice on honing voice, descriptions, characters, plot, and pacing.

Customer Reviews Average rating - 5.0

Rating - 5 Date: 2008-12-02
Content: I love all the dummy book series and this is one of the best. It guides you step by step and gives you a notion of children's book, how to start and publish your book. Although, I wish the book had more explanation about illustrations as I try both writing and illustrating.


Summary: It really helps as an entry to start children's books

Rating - 5 Date: 2008-11-29
Content: We all have an idea for a Children's book. This book is the key to answering your many questions about how to sculpt that great idea into something that will get your book noticed, in the stores and sold. If you are serious about Children's books or want to be, then this book is the place to start. Really! -Warner McGee (children's book illustrator)
Summary: Yep! Gotta have it!

Rating - 5 Date: 2008-09-17
Content: This book was very enlightening. Straightforward, simple to understand and it answered all my questions as well as giving me lots of new ideas.
Summary: Enlightening

Rating - 5 Date: 2008-08-31
Content: THIS BOOK GAVE ME THE IN SITE I NEEDED TO SEE IF I COULD BE CAPABLE OF WRITING A CHILDRENS BOOK
Summary: GREAT EDUCATIONAL READ

Rating - 5 Date: 2008-08-22
Content: This book lived up to its advertised benefits. It is clearly and concisely written and very encouraging to beginning as well as experienced writers wanting to write in this genre. I highly recommend to anyone desiring guidance to successful children's book writing.
Summary: No Dummy Now