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Foreword by M. G. Leonard: 'It's rare to find a book that's as useful as it is inspiring ... essential reading.'
The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this
Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as details on who to contact across the media. It provides practical advice on all stages of the writing process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, through to submission to literary agents and publishers as well as on the financial and legal aspects of being a writer. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen and theatre, it is equally relevant to those wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional publisher-agent deal.
New articles for 2022:
Christopher Edge
Plotting and pace in your middle-grade adventureL. D. Lapinski
World-building in your fantasy fictionAnna Wilson
Finding your voice and point of viewRachel Bladon
The learning curve: writing for the children's educational marketJenny Bowman
How to hire a freelance editorSophie Clarke
The life and works of a literary scoutRachel Rooney
Writing poetry for children
List of contents
Major sections on:Books
Poetry
Literary agents
Illustration
Newspapers & magazines
Screen and audio
Theatre
Societies, prizes and festivals
Self-publishing
Publishing practice
Law and copyright
Money, tax and benefits
Summary
Foreword by M. G. Leonard: 'It's rare to find a book that's as useful as it is inspiring ... essential reading.'
The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as details on who to contact across the media. It provides practical advice on all stages of the writing process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, through to submission to literary agents and publishers as well as on the financial and legal aspects of being a writer. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen and theatre, it is equally relevant to those wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional publisher-agent deal.
New articles for 2022:
Christopher Edge Plotting and pace in your middle-grade adventure
L. D. Lapinski World-building in your fantasy fiction
Anna Wilson Finding your voice and point of view
Rachel Bladon The learning curve: writing for the children's educational market
Jenny Bowman How to hire a freelance editor
Sophie Clarke The life and works of a literary scout
Rachel Rooney Writing poetry for children
Foreword
'To find your way as a children's author, CWAYB should be your first port of call.' Sarah Crossan, Carnegie Medal winning author
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. . . absolutely essential. If it was a person, it would be your most knowledgeable and trusted confidant.
