where can i sell my stories for children?

Answer 1

You will want to research journals and magazines that publish in the same genre as your story-- really look for things that print similar works.

To begin your research, take a look at the current edition of the book "Writer's Market". It is a fairly comprehensive listing of locations to submit work. Then, head down to your local public library and see if you can track down copies. Make sure it is appropriate or it will be a waste of time and postage to submit.

Each publisher has different submission guidelines, so make sure to research the specifics. Oftentimes, they are now on the web so it's much easier. Most only want you to submit one story in each submission package, and they generally have length guidelines as well.

Do not submit your story to multiple publications simultaneously unless you specify it in your cover letter and you are sure that the particular publishers accept simultaneous submissions.

For formatting your story and manuscript, see if you can locate a copy of "Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript" (which is actually published by the folks at Writer's Market). It's my favorite reference for all sorts of literary queries.

It could take a long time, and be prepared for multiple rejections. Such is the life of an author! But, if you are persistant, you will find a home for your story.

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Answer 2

Years ago when I decided I was going to try to publish my writing, the first thing I did was purchase current copies of Writer's Market and Children's Writers & Illustrators Market available in any good bookstore or online. There was no Yahoo!Answers back then. I learned everything I know about publishing from years of studying books, websites, attending writer's conferences, hard work and just plain trial and error.

Answer 3

Sell them to the libraries.