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Best Children's Writing Books
Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course (How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid's or Teen Book with Children's Book Publishers)Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course (How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid's or Teen Book with Children's Book Publishers) by Cynthea Liu
Buy new: £7.34 / Used from: £11.41
"My must-have book for every children's book writer--CURRENT, up-to-date, and very detailed. Learn everything from evaluating your idea to submitting your manuscript to agents and editors.
2008 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market2008 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market by Alice Pope
Buy new: £12.30 / Used from: £11.07
The bible of US Children's Book Publishers. Find out who publishes kids books and where to send your children's book manuscript. Perfect complement to WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: A CRASH COURSE.
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into PrintSelf-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne
Buy new: £8.44 / Used from: £3.77
The best place to get tips on revision. Another must-have for every author writing children's books. Learn to avoid common mistakes newbies make.
The Elements of StyleThe Elements of Style by William Strunk
Buy new: £4.49 / Used from: £1.72
THE must-have book on the basic mechanics of writing. If you don't get this down, people, most editors won't care what your story is about. Master the basics.