This is the book I wish I'd had before I became published. It contains hints, insights, advice and links.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the Author
In the beginning
Don’t repeat my mistakes
Get Focussed
At the library …
Research tips
Write BIG
A goldfish story
The BOS technique
What is BOS?
Hints to help with BOS
A Sprinkle of Sparkle
Five fabulous ways to make your writing sparkle
How’s That?
Advice from the experts
Writer’s blogs
Become a Groupie
Your network
Networks on the net
Networking rocks!
Finding Markets
Writers’ market guides and where to get them
Free newsletters for writers
Children’s magazines
Non-fiction markets
Job search websites
I’m an Idiot Cover letters
Sshh … it’s top secret
Cast your net on the net
Things to include on your site
Frequently asked questions
Should I get an agent?
How does self-publishing work?
How do I sniff out a scam? etc
Excerpt
Over the past seven years, I’ve devoted myself to learning everything thing I can about writing for children and sharing this knowledge with others. My articles have appeared in journals and newsletters around the world.
My writing credits range from poetry and plays to short stories, early readers, chapter books, mid-grade books, novels, non-fiction books, articles and even cartoons. Ninety-four published books sit proudly on my shelf.
Essays dedicated to the new media, doing business on the web, digital content, its creation and distribution, e-publishing, e-books, digital reference, DRM technology, and other related issues.
With the new and exciting world of Kindles and Print-on-Demand (POD), Independent Publishing is becoming an enticing choice and a viable alternative to traditional publishing.
This book is about Poetry. Many different kinds of fables, short stories about life experiences, laughter, drama, children, humor, love, inspiration and some urban styles of poetry.
