How to Write for Children and Get Published

Huge numbers of people want to write for children, but it is notoriously difficult to find a publisher in this increasingly competitive area. This inspiring and practical guide from acknowledged expert on children's publishing, Louise Jordan, offers the very latest information on market trends and gives valuable advice on: developing your ideas, themes and style; presenting proposals and manuscripts; approaching publishers and agents; and what you need to know once your book has been accepted for publication. Children's publishing has its own set of rules and demands, but this helpful guide will show you how to make your work stand out from the crowd and appeal to commissioning editors, and, of course, your intended audience.