Knowledge, advice, encouragement, and inspiration; this book helped turn my dream into reality. Alice Oseman, writer-illustrator of the bestselling Heartstopper series
Celebrating its 22nd edition, this indispensable Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages.
Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - self-publishing - copyright, finances and contracts - marketing, prizes and festivals - and much, much more ...
New articles for 2026 include: Foreword by Ross Montgomery (winner of the Children's Book Award 2025) Publishing options for debut writers by Andy Darcy Theo Ghostwriting by Sam Binnie Choosing your audience by Finn Longman Being a successful self-published author by Griselda Heppel Writing poems for children by Laura Mucha Authoragent contracts by Lydia Silver The many hats of a literary agent by Christabel McKinley Picture book: illustration by Siān Roberts Picture book: writing by Sital Gorasia Chapman Creating comic books by Jamie Smart
Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published. Julia Donaldson
Recenzijas
Riffle these pages and turn your dream into an ambition * Frank Cottrell Boyce, Waterstones Childrens Laureate * Stuffed full of useful facts to help you get writing (and drawing). * Liz Pichon * Takes the great advice thats in this Yearbook. * David Almond * To find your way as a children's author, CWAYB should be your first port of call. * Sarah Crossan *
Papildus informācija
Everything you need to know to get your childrens book, illustrations or screenplay published, from creative inspiration and expert advice to industry information and contacts.
Major sections on:
Books
Poetry
Literary agents
Illustration
Newspapers and magazines
Stage, screen and audio
Societies, prizes and festivals
Publishing advice and resources
Copyright and contracts
Money, tax and benefits
For over 20 years, the Childrens Writers & Artists Yearbook, sister to the Writers & Artists Yearbook, has been providing writers of children and young adult fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and scripts with invaluable and up-to-date advice on all aspects of the writing and publishing process. Used, recommended, and with articles across its 22 editions by writers such as Julia Donaldson, Jacqueline Wilson, Quentin Blake, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff, Michael Rosen, Eoin Colfer and many more.
