Author(s): Linda Strachan

Writing

Many people want to write for children but are often unaware of thewide variety of markets to choose from or how to find the rightpublisher for their idea. Aimed at both established and aspiringwriters, this book aims to offer advice on the whole publishing processfrom initial idea through to final publication and beyond. All the key areas of children's publishing are covered: picturebooks, fiction, poetry, plays, non fiction, educational books, booksfor reluctant readers. There will also be useful advice for the newlypublished on publicity, setting up a website, tax and accounting, andhandling school/library author visits.