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Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market (2012)
Publisher: F+W Media
by Megan R. [Featured Reviewer]
Date Added: 12/01/2012 09:33:16

If you are interested in children's books - even if you do not write or illustrate yourself or have ambitions to do so - this makes for a fascinating read, a real sneak peek into this particular niche market.

It's a lot more than a mere listing of potential outlets for your stories or illustrations, you see. There are articles about all aspects of the craft and trade of producting children's books, not just the actual writing or drawing bits that you creatives do, but a fair bit about the rest of the process that happens between the idea first striking you and the final product on the bookshelves. It all makes for fascinating reading, and will make you look at children's books in a new light... even if it doesn't inspire you to sieze that idea that's been kicking around somewhere at the back of your mind ever since you thought 'I could do better than THAT!' as you looked at something in the bookshop or on a child's shelf. Naturally, it might well provide you with not just a boost to your enthusiasm but the tools you need to progress that idea closer to reality.

Maybe my next review will be YOUR book!

On the other hand, if your interest is more academic, there's a lot to ponder here as well. Writing, illustration, promoting, publishing... all fascinating crafts that are often enhanced by greater understanding even if you do not actually have the inclination to practise them yourself. Explore ideas about how to make that story or illustration more appealing to the marketplace, see how its necessary to catch the attention of an agent or publisher long before there are children's noses pressed to the bookshop window to catch a glimpse of the latest work... anyone who cares about children getting the 'book habit' early and sticking with it will also find food for thought here.

Even if you are the 'core' target market of the actual or aspiring children's book author or illustrator, you will find a wealth of material above and beyond contact details within the industry. For a start, there are useful hints and tips about how to use the listings to best effect. Then there are quick tips to get you started: places to go and contacts to make (physically or via the web). There's even advice on the best way to format your manuscript to meet industry standards, and make even your first attempt at breaking into the market look professional from the outset.

If you have ever thought about the children's book market, read this. You won't regret it.



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