I dont know where to even go to get started. But I want to publish at least one childrens book in my life, and I know Im not too bad!
Any advice?
2006-12-12 13:41:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Don't give up your dream! Just begin to get information from the right places.
First, I suggest you take some writing classes specific to what you want to do.
Second, join a writing group. Most librarys or book stores can help you with that, they often meet in those places. There you can read your work and get critiqued. This will help you hone your skills and work out the bugs.
Third, check out Dan Poynters website for writing and self publishing. There are many other writing sites out there that are helpful.
Fourth, take a look in the library for books on writing childrens books. I own a couple myself.
Keep in mind, publishing these days has really changed. Newcomers are not usually picked up by publishing houses, but that's ok, there are other ways. This is where Dan Poynters site will help you out.
If you believe in what you are doing, don't let anyone stop you. Go girl!
2006-12-12 13:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't remember the name of the school that I went through to do the same thing you mention, but was based in CT. Did it all through mail. I would do that if I were you because you get a mentor and they guarantee you will have a story ready for publishing by the end of the self paced class.
Alas, I did not finish for a number of reasons, even paying full price as I did as incentive to complete it!
My advice is go for it, and expect a lot critical advice, even from your supporters. You will make a lot of mistakes, but realise that is the BEST way to learn!
Best of luck!
2006-12-13 15:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by kcincon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never give up on a dream or put it on the back burner. You'll regret it! Don't let the weeds grow up around yer dreams!
2006-12-12 13:46:58 · answer #3 · answered by cherryfrank@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T GIVE UP!!!!!!, you have passion, unlike most people, why in the world would YOU give up, giving up is for the meek, the timid, not you,,,,,, Think of all the children books in your bookshelf,,,one of them could be yours,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I'll be your first customer......do it, if no one wrote children's books what would I read to my wonderful children every night?????? be happy,,,,,,,,OK?
2006-12-12 14:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋