Writing for children / Linda Strachan.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Sect. 1. Different kinds of writing for children -- 1. Different ages, different markets -- 2. Picture books -- 3. Writing for 5-7, 7-9, 8-12 years -- 4. Writing a series -- 5. Writing non-fiction -- 6. Writing for reluctant readers -- 7. Writing for the primary school educational market -- 8. Poetry and plays -- 9. Research -- Sect. 2. A writer's toolkit -- 10. Writing basics -- 11. Ideas -- 12. Plot -- 13. Characters -- 14. Dialogue -- 15. POV (Point of view) -- 16. Beginnings and endings -- 17. Settings and visualisation -- 18. Revision -- Sect. 3. Submissions to a publisher or agent -- 19. Introduction -- 20. How to prepare your manuscript -- 21. Where and how to send your work -- Sect. 4. Now you are published -- 22. Fact versus fiction -- 23. Writing full-time -- 24. What to expect of your publisher/agent -- 25. Self-promotion -- 26. School and other author events -- 27. Money matters -- contracts and royalties -- Sect. 5. Useful information -- Organisations and associations for writers -- Writing courses and literary consultancies -- A writer's bookshelf -- Notes on publishers' guidelines.

Many people want to write for children but are often unaware of the wide variety of markets to choose from or how to find the right publisher for their idea. Aimed at both established and aspiring writers, this book offers advice on the whole publishing process from initial idea through to final publication and beyond.