Sách - Writing Children's Books For Dummies by Peter Economy (US edition, paperback) tại Lotte Market

Giới thiệu Sách - Writing Children's Books For Dummies by Peter Economy (US edition, paperback) tại Lotte Market

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Origin: United States (Imported)

ISBN 13: 9781119870012

Condition: Brandnew

Binding: paperback

Pages: 432

Dimensons: 234 x 188 x 30 | 567 (gram)

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Create the next very hungry caterpillar, big red dog, or cat in the hat with a hand from this trusted guide

In Writing Children’s Books For Dummies, you’ll learn what to write between “Once upon a time . . .” and “The End” as you dive into chapters about getting started writing, how to build great characters, and how to design a dramatic plot. On top of the technical writing advice, you’ll discover how talented illustrators work and how to find an agent. The newest edition of this popular For Dummies title even shows you how to choose a publisher—or self-publish—and how to use social media and other marketing and PR to get the word out about your new masterpiece.

In the book, you’ll learn about:

• The fundamentals of writing for children, including common book formats and genres, and the structure of the children’s book market
• Creating a spellbinding story with scene description, engaging dialogue, and a child-friendly tone
• Polishing your story to a radiant shine with careful editing and rewriting
• Making the choice between a traditional publisher, a hybrid publisher, or self-publishing
• Using the most-effective marketing and publicity techniques to get your book noticed

Perfect for anyone who’s ever dreamed of creating the next Ferdinand the Bull or Grinch, Writing Children’s Books For Dummies is an essential, easy-to-read guide for budding children’s authors everywhere.

Table of Content

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Foolish Assumptions 2

Icons in This Book 3

Beyond the Book 3

Where to Go from Here 4

Part 1: The ABCs of Writing For Children 5

Chapter 1: Exploring The Basics of Writing Children’s Books 7

Knowing Your Format, Genre, and Aunce 8

Getting into a Good Writing Zone 8

Transforming Yourself into a Storyteller 9

Polishing Your Gem and Getting It Ready to Send 10

Selling Your Story 11

Promoting Your Book 11

Improving Your Chances of Getting Published 12

Chapter 2: Delving into Children’s Book Formats 15

Dissecting the Anatomy of a Book 16

Grouping Types of Children’s Books 17

Illustrated Books for All Ages 18

Baby-friendly board books 19

Picture books for toddlers 20

Other books that have pictures 24

Working through Wordy Books 30

Early readers 30

First chapter books 32

Middle-grade books 34

Young adult books 36

Chapter 3: Exploring the Genres 39

Going Out of This World 40

Science fiction 40

Fantasy 40

Graphic novels and manga 42

Horror and ghost stories 42

Getting in on the Action (and History) 43

Action/adventure 43

True stories 44

Historical fiction 45

Mysteries 46

Writing About Real People 48

Biography/memoir 48

LGBTQIA 49

Gender-oriented series books 51

Friendship 53

School issues 54

Developmental milestones and first experiences 55

Prose poetry 56

Romance 57

Giving Stories a Message 57

Learning/educational 57

Religion 60

Aspirational and inspirational 60

Diversity 61

Family issues 62

Pets and animals 63

Cultural issues 64

Addiction, abuse, and mental illness 65

Keeping Them Laughing with Humor 67

Quirky characters 67

Parody, satire, and jokes 67

Slapstick and gross 68

Dark humor 68

Wordplay 68

Chapter 4: Understanding the Children’s Book Market 71

Getting Insight into Book Buyers’ Needs 74

For chain and big-box bookstores 74

For independent bookstores 76

Recognizing What Reviewers Offer 78

Discovering What Librarians Add to the Mix 79

Taking a Look at How Teachers Use Books in Their Classrooms 84

Considering Parents’ Perspectives 86

Thinking Like a Kid 86

Going after what kids like — regardless of Mom and Dad 87

Knowing what kids don’t like 88

Part 2: Immersing Yourself In the Writing Process 89

Chapter 5: Setting Up for Success: Finding the Time and Space to Write 91

Finding Time to Write 92

Figuring out when you’re most productive 92

Sticking to a writing schedule 93

Evaluating your commitment 93</

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