The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books, 3rd Edition

"Honest and precise... everything about writing for children there is to know."
-Jane Yolen, author

Here is the comprehensive guide to writing, publishing, and selling for the ever-expanding and always exciting children's market-now in a new and updated third edition.

. Includes new chapters on self-publishing and on "how to choose a how-to", plus revision and updates throughout
. Offers practical advice on getting started--and on dealing with out-of-print books
. Covers picture books, chapter books, nonfiction, middle-grade and young novels, and common formats and genres
. Reveals what happens inside a children's publishing company, and provides guidance in working with an editor
. Sample cover and query letters, manuscript format, glossary, and recommended resources in an extensive appendix
. Plus information on agents, contracts, copyright, marketing, and more