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The complete idiot's guide to publishing children's books / by Harold D. Underdown.

by Underdown, Harold D.

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Indianapolis, IN : Alpha, c2008.

Children's literature -- Authorship.

Children's literature -- Marketing.

Children's literature -- Publishing.

9781592577507 (pbk.) :

1592577504 (pbk.)

xxviii, 355 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Adults rule the world -- I don't know what to write! -- The world of children's literature -- Why children's books, and why not? -- Setting up shop -- I like to draw -- It's a BIG world -- Book formats and age levels -- Understanding subjects and genres -- A guided book tour -- Finding a good how-to -- Is it ready to hand in? -- Play by the rules -- The rules for illustrators -- Who draws the pictures? -- I know somebody who knows somebody... -- I need an agent! -- Apple, orange, or banana? Just one or a bunch? -- The publishing maze --Deeper into the maze: other kinds of publishers -- The self-publishing conundrum -- So how does it all work? -- Oh boy! A contract! -- Copyright basics -- Revising and editing -- My editor doesn't understand me! -- Making the pictures -- The rest of the process -- Selling your book -- Do-it-yourself publicity -- Back to school -- I won a prize! -- Building a career -- Glossary.

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