Magazine Markets for Children’s Writers 2008
For more than 24 years, this leading guide to all major children’s and young adult periodicals has provided freelance writers with thousands of choice magazine publishing opportunities. We do the research so you don’t have to, and the 2008 edition represents the best of the best—676 respected publications that welcome freelance submissions. Also clearly identified are new publications, e-zines, and markets that buy at least half their freelance material from writers who are new to the magazine. Listings include:

      • Editors’ names and addresses

      • Submissions guidelines

      • Payment information

      • Editors’ tips, and more.

376 pages. Size: 8 3/8 x 11. $22.95 (C$22.95 in Canada).

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Book Markets for Children’s Writers 2008
Getting published requires more than a great manuscript—you also need a publisher that matches your personal style. Book Markets for Children’s Writers is designed to help you get published faster by targeting your submissions to the right editor. Current listings are provided for more than 574 children’s and young adult publishers in North America, ranging from small, niche markets to the major New York houses, and include details on:

      • Editors’ names and addresses

      • Submissions guidelines

      • Payment information

      • Editors’ tips, and more.

608 pages. Size: 5 1/4 x 8 3/8. $22.95 (C$22.95 in Canada).

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Children’s Writer® Guide to 2008
In Children’s Writer Guide to 2008, you’ll learn about the latest writing techniques, industry insights, and publisher guidelines from veteran authors and editors in children’s publishing. This unique forum of industry professionals combines time-tested advice with a forecast of upcoming trends, giving a complete picture of the 2008 children’s market. Both practical and inspiring, Children’s Writer Guide is required reading for anyone looking to succeed in this competitive market.

 

Topics include:

  • Innovative publicity ideas

  • Researching faraway places
  • Conducting photo research
  • Networking through writers’ organizations
  • Constructing a multiple-voice novel
  • What to expect (and not to expect) from an agent, and much more.

 448 pages. Size: 6 x 9. $19.95 (C$19.95 in Canada).

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Word Magic for Writers
The power of prose can turn a dull description into a masterful characterizationif 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. 272 pages. Size: 6 x 9. $19.95 (C$19.95 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, Writers First Aid is an invaluable resource for anyone who is determined to create the writing life of their dreams. 232 pages. Size: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2. $14.95 (C$14.95 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 by The Boston Globe, it is a revealing look at just what it takes to get published. 200 pages.
Size 6 x 9. $19.95 (C$19.95 in Canada).

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First-Time Authors
First-time authors get published every day. Find out how you can become one of them by reading the story behind the story of more than sixty big breaks. Examine the actual published articles
as well as editors
commentaries on why they said yes. Entertaining and empowering, First-Time Authors will bring your own Hurrah! that much closer. 240 pages. Size: 7 x 9. $19.95 (C$19.95 in Canada).

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From Inspiration to Publication
How did one letter by a 12-year-old girl send Jim Murphy down an unexpected path? How does Marion Dane Bauer let her characters determine point of view? Join Murphy, Bauer, and 13 other award-winning authors as they share their methods for developing ideas into successful stories. 248 pages. Size: 6 x 9. $19.95 (C$19.95 in Canada).

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Best of the Children’s Market
Would-be magazine writers will find a wealth of inspiration in this entertaining anthology. A showcase of 84 stories and articles from 49 magazines, Best of the Childrens Market provides ready examples of what children's magazine editors are buyingand what kids are reading. 188 pages. Size: 8 3/8 x 11. $19.95 (C$19.95 in Canada).

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Pipeline to Publication Course
You may be a talented writer, but do you have what it takes to be a successful one? Now you can learn how to make it big in the childrens magazine market with the help of eight at-home workshops conducted by todays leading editors and writers. Sharpen your ability to write and slant articles that are specifically targeted to a publications needs. Learn how to beat the 10 most common reasons for rejection. In shortbecome a writer that editors love.
     AND, as part of the Pipeline to Publication course, you
ll get the bonus of one-on-one interaction with a publishing professional. Before you submit anything to a magazine, send it to us FIRST, and a professional writing coach will critique your submission. Its all part of making the most of your talentso you can make the most of your writing career.
     EXTRA BONUS
just for looking! You will receive a free copy of the stunning novel Out of the Dust, the Newbery Medal winner by Karen Hesse, a graduate of the Institute of Childrens Literature. The book is yours to keep, whether or not you choose to continue with Pipeline to Publication.

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Revise to Publish Course
Childrens writers who have reached the top of their profession know that their success has come from writing AND rewritingstrengthening, polishing, perfecting, until they have a competitively publishable manuscript. Most of these revision skills have been trial-and-error, with no proven road map to follow. We have designed this new program to provide you just such a road map.
     No matter where you are in your writing
still learning the story or article form, getting ready to take the plunge of submission, or coping with the rejection slips that are the lot of every writer, the 10 innovative workshops in Revise to Publish will show you how to recognize and fix weaknesses, reinforce strengths, and increase your chances of getting published. In the process, it will instill a habit of constructive self-criticism that will make you your own best editor.
     AND, as part of the Revise to Publish course, you
ll get the bonus of one-on-one interaction with a publishing professional. Before you submit anything to an editor, send it to us first, and a professional writing coach will carefully evaluate its publication potential in the market you have chosen. Your coachs comments and suggestions will appear in the margins of the returned manuscript and on the personal letter that accompanies it.
     EXTRA BONUS
just for looking! You will receive a free copy of Witness, by Newbery Medal-winning author Karen Hesse, a graduate of the Institute of Childrens Literature. The book is yours to keep, whether or not you choose to continue with Revise to Publish.

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Children’s Writer® Newsletter
If youre looking for up-to-the-minute market information, Childrens Writer is for you. Drawing on the vast publishing experience of our instructors and writers, the editorial staff of Childrens Writer provides you with a continuous flow of industry information. Each monthly issue covers anywhere from 50 to 60 markets and offers detailed submission information for up to 10 publishers. Join the ranks of numerous authorsand editorswho consider Childrens Writer a vital resource.

Your first issue is FREE!

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