Writing Children's Books For Dummies, 2nd Edition

<b>Everything aspiring authors need to write, publish, and sell a children's book</b> <p>Everyone loves a children's book&#8212;and many dream about writing one. But is it actually possible for an unpublished writer&#8212;armed with a good story idea and a love of kids&#8212;to write, sell, publish, and promote a book? Yes, it is!</p> <p>Clearly and concisely written with straightforward advice and a plethora of specific up-to-date recommendations, <i>Writing Children's Books For Dummies</i> provides step-by-step information on everything aspiring children's book authors need to know&#8212;from researching the current marketplace to developing story ideas, strengthening writing skills, dealing with editors, and submitting proposals and manuscripts to agents and publishers.</p> <ul> <li>Updated and improved writing exercises</li> <li>All new content on social media and establishing an online presence as an author</li> <li>Fresh, updated content on publishing via hard copy and all the e- platforms</li> </ul> <p>From setting down that first word on paper to doing a successful publicity tour, <i>Writing Children's Books For Dummies</i> gives you the confidence and the insiders' know-how to write and sell the story you've always wanted to write.</p>

<p><b>Lisa Rojany Buccieri</b> has written and ghostwritten more than 100 children's and grown-up's books, both fiction and nonfiction, including board books, picture books, and young adult series.</p> <p><b>Peter Economy</b> is a bestselling author, coauthor, and ghostwriter of more than 55 books, including several <i>For Dummies</i> titles.</p>