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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: £7.49 / Used from: £11.44
"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: £8.65 / Used from: £4.80
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 Style (Elements of Style (Paperback))The Elements of Style (Elements of Style (Paperback)) by William Strunk
Buy new: £5.81 / Used from: £2.74
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.