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ABCs of Writing for Children, by Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff Chris Crutcher, Karen Cushman, Sid Fleischman, Richard Peck, R. L. Stine, Rosemary Wells, Jane Yolen . there are no names more distinguished than these in today's pantheon of children's authors. The magic they bring to the page delights countless children day after day. And, not too surprisingly, it also delights countless adults, from school teachers to moms and dads from librarians to other writers. But how do these authors do it? How do they spin the tales they do? Where do their ideas come from? What is the life of a children's author really like? And, what about back when these authors were kids? What did the top children.s writers of today read when they were children themselves? The ABCs 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 brings readers into the lives and work of published children's authors and illustrators. It's both a how-to book and a journal of the writer's and illustrator's life. One hundred and fourteen authors and illustrators share the nitty-gritty process of researching, writing, rewriting, submitting, being rejected.and, of course, becoming published. They let us into their workplaces, their thought processes, and their creative reservoirs so we can see where and how they do it. They tell of the best advice they ever received.and the worst. They reveal both their mistakes and their successes. In The ABCs of Writing for Children, you'll learn many "dos and don'ts" for creating children's books. You'll see what works for one person may not for the next. And, very likely, you.ll learn what works for you. "If you've always wanted to write for children, here's your chance to learn the best kept secrets, advice, tips, and tales from authors such as Chris Crutcher, Karen Cushman, Sid Fleischman, Richard Peck, R.L. Stine, Rosemary Wells, Jane Yolen and more!"   --Marcia Preston, Byline Magazine EBook Format: Please choose from the following available formats: .PDF - Adobe Acrobat format ($5.95 - ebook) There is no free chapter for this ebook. You may purchase the complete eBook for $5.95. We will request your payment information using a major credit card. Upon approval of your credit card, the entire eBook will be sent to you as an email attachment in the format indicated above. (Order a printed version of this book) check here if mailing address is outside the United States If you choose to order a hard copy of the book, we will ask you for shipping information, will bill your credit card, and pass on the shipping information to the author/publisher. They will fill your order. The cost for printed books generally starts at $13.00. The cost for addresses outside the U.S. is more. The exact cost will be displayed on the next page when you click "Buy a Print Copy". Remember, if your shipping address is outside the United States, make sure you check the checkbox. Privacy Statement CyclopsMedia.com certifies to our customers that our mission is to build members' trust and confidence in using our website and acquiring our products. To demonstrate our commitment to your privacy, we disclose our information practices in detail. If you are just visiting our site, we will gather NO information. If you decide to become a member, we will maintain your information in strict accord with our Privacy Policy. Back to eBook Catalog

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