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Dead Eric Gets a Virus

Twilight in the Land of Nowhen

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Alfonso Fonso and the Tree of Good and Evil

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The Place You're Meant to

The World's Funniest

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SUCCESS IN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
Make it in the liveliest sector of the book industry
using the methods of someone who has done it

 
Many people can put together a story that entertains children. But there’s a huge difference between spinning a cute tale for one youngster and creating an enchanted, alternative world that captures the imagination of society and makes literary history. Learn how to lift your story creation skills to a level where you are winning publishing contracts and creating magic that can be marketed world-wide.
 Topics covered include:
  1. Secrets of the most successful children's books
  2. The magic ingredients that make a hit story
  3. Enchantment and key intangible elements
  4. The mistakes most would-be children's authors make
  5. The shape of a perfect story for young people
  6. Knowing how to pitch the language at the right level
  7. Understanding tone, voice, light and shade
  8. Characters and dialogue in children's books
  9. Weaving in educational aspects
  10. Key facts about the children's book market
  11. Forecasting trends in the youth sector
  12. Selling the rights to publishers or filmmakers
  13. Dealing with illustrators and cover artists
  14. Knowing the market segments
  15. Signing a contract with a publisher or agent

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