Childrens Writers Word Book

Author : Alijandra Mogilner
Publisher : Writers Digest Books
ISBN 13 : 9780898799514
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Children’s Writer’s Word Book written by Alijandra Mogilner and published by Writers Digest Books. This book was released on 1999-07-15 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives lists of words introduced at each of seven reading levels, plus a thesaurus, advice, tips, and samples for writers of children's books.

Author : Alijandra Mogilner
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1582976880
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Children's Writer's Word Book written by Alijandra Mogilner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-07-12 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revised and expanded 2nd edition, Children's Writer's Word Book helps you immediately determine if you're using the right vocabulary and language for your audience. With its intuitive organization, you'll easily find appropriate words for children of various ages, and discover substitute words that might work even better. This comprehensive resource keeps you in touch with reading levels for today's kids, and saves you valuable research time by putting all the information you need in one volume. You'll find: • Lists of specific words that are introduced at seven key reading levels (kindergarten through sixth grade) • A thesaurus of those words with synonyms, annotated with reading levels • Detailed guidelines for sentence length, word usage, and themes at each reading level • A thorough explanation of guidelines for national standards on reading This new edition also addresses important timely topics of the day, such as disability issues and sensitivity to race, religion, and culture. Other new additions relate to divorce, the concept of death, space exploration, the internet, fantasy and science fiction, ethnic and cultural pride, and much more. With Children's Writer's Word Book, 2nd edition, you can rest assured you'll be able to address your young audience with a vocabulary and style they'll understand and enjoy—and improve your chances with children's publishers.

Author : Society of Illustrators (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher : Betterway Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Very Best of Children's Book Illustration written by Society of Illustrators (New York, N.Y.) and published by Betterway Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you dream of writing and illustrating a children's book - and getting it published - you're not alone. You want to know what it is that successfully published illustrators do that gets them the top authors and books. This book will help you see what the difference is. It displays, in full color, the very best in contemporary American children's book illustration as selected by the Society of Illustrators for The Original Art Exhibition 1992. More than 500 of the best children's book illustrators and publishers submit newly published children's books to a jury of respected experts such as Alan Cober, Charles Santore, Ted Lewin and Joanna Long.

Author : Barbara Seuling
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780684193434
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published written by Barbara Seuling and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Alternate Selection of the Literary Guild Here is everything the aspiring children's author needs to know about the five essential steps to publication: researching the current marketplace, developing story ideas, strengthening writing skills and improving work habits, submitting proposals and manuscripts to agents and publishers, and becoming part of the writing community. What's more, this revised and expanded edition contains updated reading lists and organizational references, as well as the latest information on word processing and illustrating with computers. There's also a new chapter on writing plays for children, and innovative suggestions for handling difficult contemporary issues such as AIDS. From character sketches to bound books, author/editor Barbara Seuling shows how to get involved and work toward success in today's world of children's literature.

Author : Caroline Young
Publisher : Usborne Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780746058664
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Usborne First Picture Word Book written by Caroline Young and published by Usborne Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideal for pre-readers, this picture word book features over 150 miniature hand-modelled characters and objects, and is a helpful source of correct spellings for younger writers. Young children should be fascinated by the detail of the models in this bright and lively book.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 554 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The World Book Encyclopedia written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Author : Jordan Sonnenblick
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545231167
Total Pages : 165 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie written by Jordan Sonnenblick and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brave and beautiful story that will make readers laugh, and break their hearts at the same time. Now with a special note from the author! Steven has a totally normal life (well, almost).He plays drums in the All-City Jazz Band (whose members call him the Peasant), has a crush on the hottest girl in school (who doesn't even know he's alive), and is constantly annoyed by his younger brother, Jeffrey (who is cuter than cute - which is also pretty annoying). But when Jeffrey gets sick, Steven's world is turned upside down, and he is forced to deal with his brother's illness, his parents' attempts to keep the family in one piece, his homework, the band, girls, and Dangerous Pie (yes, you'll have to read the book to find out what that is!).

Author : Richard Scarry
Publisher : HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 9780007189403
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ABC Word Book written by Richard Scarry and published by HarperCollins Children's Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each double page spread in this book is packed with words starting, finishing, or including a specific letter of the alphabet. The letters are highlighted in blue to emphasize the learning point.

Author : Karen Cioffi
Publisher : Writers on the Move Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780999294918
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How To Write A Children's Fiction Book written by Karen Cioffi and published by Writers on the Move Publishing. This book was released on 2020-05-23 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can write your own children's book and you can get started today! How to Write A Children's Fiction Book is filled with advice and tips, from writing the story while adhering to industry standards, to editing and revising, finding a publisher, and building your author online platform.

Author : Ann Whitford Paul
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1440353751
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition written by Ann Whitford Paul and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the Art of Writing Enthralling Tales for the Youngest pre-and emerging readers! Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator to be creative. Award-winning author Ann Whitford Paul helps you develop the skills you need by walking you through techniques and exercises specifically for picture book writers. You'll find: • Instruction on generating ideas, creating characters, point-of-view, beginnings and endings, plotting, word count, rhyme, and more • Unique methods for using poetic techniques to enrich your writing • Hands-on revision exercises (get out your scissors, tape, and highlighters) to help identify problems and improve your picture book manuscripts • Updated tips for researching the changing picture book market, approaching publishers, working with an agent, and developing a platform • All new quizzes and examples from picture books throughout • New chapters cover issues such as page turns, agents, and self-publishing Whether you're just starting out as a picture book writer or have tried unsuccessfully to get your work published, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is just what you need to craft picture books that will appeal to young children and parents, and agents and editors.