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  • Becoming a Children's Author

  • How to Write and Publish for Children and Teens
  • By: Jennifer Reed
  • Narrated by: Virtual Voice
  • Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins

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Becoming a Children's Author

By: Jennifer Reed
Narrated by: Virtual Voice
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Publisher's summary

Write, Publish, Thrive: Transform Your Passion into Published Works for the Next Generation – A Roadmap to Success!

Is rejection becoming an all-too-familiar companion on your publishing journey? Turn setbacks into comebacks! Explore proven strategies to overcome rejection and secure your spot in the world of children's and teen publications.
If you have ever dreamed of writing and publishing children's books or for children's magazines look no further! Becoming A Children's Author is written by an award-winning author who knows your pain! Learn the basics of not only how to write children's fiction and nonfiction, but also how to find an agent, a publisher and the ins and outs of the publishing industry. Learn about self-publishing and why it's becoming a more viable way for wanna-be authors to publish.

Demystify the process of selecting your ideal readership. Discover how to align your writing with the right age group and ensure your story resonates with precision.

Overcome the blank page blues! Get started with confidence by learning how to generate ideas that ignite your creativity and propel you into the world of storytelling or writing nonfiction.

Exercises throughout the book to help you improve your writing are included as is a dictionary of children's publishing terms. Don't forget to click or scan your free downloadable Submission Tracker!

5 Myths about getting published in the children's book and magazine markets:

Myth #1: You need a fairy godparent to get discovered.
Realty: Discover the concrete steps to publication magic, no magical beings required! Jennifer's guide unveils the secrets to navigating the publishing realm for children and teens."

Myth #2: Only established authors make the cut! Truth: Every writer starts somewhere. Uncover the strategies that can propel your work into the limelight, even if you're just starting your journey in children's and teen publishing!"

Myth #3: Editors are like dragons – impossible to impress! Learn to follow the editor's submission guidelines and write on topics they are looking for!

Myth #4: Rejection is the end of the road! Reality check: Rejections are stepping stones, not roadblocks. Dive into proven techniques to turn rejection into motivation and transform your setbacks into success stories."

Myth #5: Navigating the publishing world is a lonely quest! Truth: You're not alone on this adventure! Join a community of aspiring writers, learn from experienced authors, and embark on your publishing journey with a supportive network by your side!"

Children's author Jennifer Reed has been in the business for over 25 years and has published 40 books for children and hundreds of articles and stories in a slew of children's magazines and websites. She taught with the Institute of Children's Literature for eight years and is a graduate of the prestigious Vermont College of Fine Arts. She has an MFA in writing from the Writing for Children and YA program.

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