Magazine Markets for Children’s Writers™ 2006

With thousands of magazines being published (and just as many closing their doors), it's no easy task to find a home for your work. Market research is a crucial part of your success as a writer--and we've done your homework for you. What magazines publish in your area of interest? Which ones are most open to freelance submissions? With 670 listings, the 2006 edition of Magazine Markets for Children's Writers has the answers to these questions and more.  Find out the answers to these questions and more inside the 2006 edition of Magazine Markets for Children's Writers. ISBN: 1-889715-29-8. 368 pages. Size: 8 3/8 x 10 7/8. $22.45 (C$25.75 in Canada).

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Book Markets for Children’s Writers 2006
You've got a great manuscript. But the dream isn't complete until someone buys it.

 

The 2006 edition of Book Markets for Children's Writers can help. Inside you'll find detailed listings outlining the submission requirements and editorial needs of more than xx book publishers. You'll also find out how to target your submission for the greatest chance of success-how to get your work to the right person, at the right publisher, at the right time. This must-have guide is your secret weapon for publishing success. ISBN: 1-889715-27-1. 600 pages. Size: 5 1/4 x 8 3/8. $22.45 (C$25.75 in Canada).

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Children's Writer® Guide to 2006
If you want to be a successful children’s writer, you need to get serious about understanding the market. Our top-notch writers and researchers have been digging all year long--interviewing editors, monitoring industry changes, and spotting the latest trends--to bring you this formidable overview of the current state of children’s publishing. The Institute staff maintains an ongoing dialogue with many of today's leading editors and authors, allowing us access to inside information that you won't find anywhere else. ISBN: 1-889715-28-X. 424 pages. Size: 5 7/8 x 9. $19.95 (C$22.95 in Canada).

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Word Magic for Writers
The power of prose can turn a dull description into a masterful characterization--if you know what to do. Using hundreds of examples from literature, speeches, and other published works, wordsmith Cindy Rogers reveals proven language devices and secrets that will help you lure readers and win over audiences like a pro. ISBN: 1-889715-24-7. 272 pages. Size: 5 7/8 x 9. $19.95 (C$22.95 in Canada).

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The Giblin Guide to Writing Children's Books
As former editor-in-chief of Clarion Books and an award-winning author, James Cross Giblin is a major figure in both the publishing and writing world. From this unique perspective comes The Giblin Guide. Called "a terrific hands-on book" by The Boston Globe, it is a revealing look at just what it takes to get published. ISBN: 1-889715-26-3. 200 pages. Size 5 7/8 x 9. $19.95 (C$22.95 in Canada).

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Writer's First Aid
Author Kristi Holl knows whereof she speaks. Having overcome many personal struggles on the road to publishing success, her keen observations about the writing life strike a chord with writers everywhere. Inspirational yet practical, Writer's First Aid is an invaluable resource for anyone who is determined to create the writing life of their dreams. ISBN: 1-889715-31-X. 232 pages. Size: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2. $14.97 (C$17.22 in Canada).

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