Writing for Children and Getting Published

by Allan Frewin Jones

Writing kids' books isn't child's play, but a sophisticated process all its own. Here aspiring writers will find professional insights on children's literature, from picture books to both youth fiction and nonfiction. This practical guide encourages both first-time and experienced authors every step of the way. Updated edition offers timely information on new technology and websites.

224 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 2002

About the author

This author has published under several versions of his name, including Allan Jones, Frewin Jones, and A.F. Jones. He has also published under the pen names Sam Hutton and Steven Saunders.

Reviews

[Krista]

This book is directed at weeding out the BIG weeds from the slush pile. For example, a sample letter for what not to send to a publishing house begins with "I have looked at all the meterial avaliable for chidlren and a lot of i'ts at the best unsuitable and at wort itter grabage, I no i can do much better ans so i wrtoe a series of books about a little school bu called Mister Toot-Sweet dn all the fantastical going on he comes acorss in his erevyday cjournies."