Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published - Softcover

"For anyone wanting to write or illustrate books for children ranging from preschool to young adult, this new 30th edition of a true publishing industry bible, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018 is an absolute must as practical reference and resource. Listing thousands of book publishers, magazines, contests, literary agents, and more, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018 features a webinar by literary agent Jennifer De Chiara on writing query letters that will prove invaluable. Additionally, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018 is replete with basic, 'real world' advice contributed by both debut writers and award-winning authors. Of special note throughout is a wealth of 'how to' tips on the craft of writing, as well as a one-year access to the children's publishing content at www.writersmarket.com. Knowledgeably compiled and deftly edited by Cris Freese (who is the managing editor for Writer's Digest Books, as well as the editor of Guide to Literary Agents), Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018 is unreservedly and wholeheartedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and academic library Writing/Publishing instructional reference and resource collections." --James A. Cox at Midwest Book Review

The Most Trusted Guide to the World of Children's Publishing!

If you're a writer or an illustrator for young readers and your goal is to get published, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018 is just the resource you need. Now in its 30th edition, CWIM contains more than 500 listings for children's book markets, including publishers, literary agents, magazines, contests, and more, making it the definitive guide for anyone seeking to write or illustrate for kids and young adults.

These listings also include helpful information about who to contact, how to properly submit your work, and what categories each market accepts. Inside, you'll also find:

• Interviews with accomplished authors, such as Kwame Alexander, Dandi Daley Mackall, and Kenneth Oppel
• Advice from 21 debut authors of picture books, middle-grade fiction, and young adult fiction sharing their personal journeys to success and publication
• Roundtable discussions with agents on what they're currently seeking, interviews with authors who published with small presses, and informative articles on the craft of writing
• A one-year subscription to the children's publishing content on WritersMarket.com (print version only)

+ Includes exclusive access to the webinar "How to Query Agents for Children's Picture Books, Middle-Grade, and Young Adult Fiction" by agent Jennifer De Chiara of the De Chiara Literary Agency