Get Started in Writing an Illustrated Children's Book: Design, develop and write illustrated children's books for kids of all ag

Description

Do you have an irresistible idea for a children's book with pictures? Are you inspired by writers like Julia Donaldson and Lauren Child? GET STARTED IN WRITING AND ILLUSTRATING A CHILDREN'S BOOK is designed for anyone who wants to write in this genre of fiction, whatever the category or age range. Designed to build confidence and help fire up creativity, it is also an essential guide to mastering the practicalities of working with illustrators and illustrated concepts, from creating ideas for toddler board books to writing high concept middle grade projects. It carries the distinctive learning features of the flagship Teach Yourself Creative Writing series, with Snapshots designed to get you writing quickly, Key Idea to help crystallize thought, and a wealth of supplementary material, including insights into the publishing world and the role of the agent.

Lucy Courtenay has been writing children's fiction for over fifteen years. She's written for a number of high profile series for children of all ages. She is also a freelance editor of children's fiction, and a literary consultant and reviewer.