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The ABC's of Writing for Children
By Elizabeth Koehler

The ABC's of Writing for Children
114 Children's Authors and Illustrators Talk About the Art, the Business, the Craft, & the Life of Writing Children's Literature
By Elizabeth Koehler
Quill Driver Books, (2003)
Standard Print Edition
ISBN: 1884956289
Genre: Writing & Publishing

Reviewed by Auggie Moore - October 16, 2007

If you ever even thought of writing for children, you'll want to take a gander at The ABC's of Writing for Children, compiled by Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff. This book offers hundreds of tips, quotes, and insights on writing for children that are both entertaining and informative.

The book consists of 46 chapters, in which 114 different authors and illustrators of children books talk about the art and the craft of writing for children. They also delve into the business end of writing for children. While the bulk of the material in this book is slanted toward writers, illustrators will also find a wealth of useful advice and insights into the field of illustrating children's books.

The chapters in this book are organized by topic, and rather than containing a single essay on each topic, each chapter includes a myriad of short passages and quotes from a variety of writers and illustrators, giving you a broad feel for the topic under discussion. In addition, the book contains several in-depth pieces that feature prominent authors such as Chris Crutcher, Sid Fleischman, R. L. Stine, and Jane Yolen.

The topics covered within this guide include just about everything from basic writing tips and how to research your book to marketing your book, writing for magazines, and censorship. You'll also find specific tips for writing within a variety of genres, as wells as brief overviews on writing poetry, nonfiction, and biographies for children. This book also includes several suggested reading lists that provide guidance for further study in this exciting writing field.

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The Craft & Business of Writing, from the Editors of Writer's Digest Books.
Essential Tools for Writing Success. Articles on all aspects of the craft and business sides of writing, covering fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children's writing.
Writer Mama, by Christina Katz.
How to Raise a Writing Career Alongside Your Kids.

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