Product Description
Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive, current, and detailed writing course designed specifically for writing children’s and teen books, written by an author who is in the field today. WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: A CRASH COURSE is a ten-step course that relays all the nitty-gritty details of the business, beginning with how to evaluate your book idea all the way to pitching your book to editors and agents. Within each step, you’ll find clear and specific… More >>
I love this book! As a children’s book author myself, I recommend it all the time to aspiring authors. It covers everything a writer needs to know about getting a children’s book published–I only wish I had it when I was starting out! Cynthea’s fresh, conversational style makes her book not only jam-packed with great information but a joy to read. Plus, I think her tips on revision are spot on. And getting an inside peek at real rejection and editorial letters? Priceless. This book is a must-have for every children’s book writer.
Rating: 5 / 5
The number of books lining the shelves on writing for children is mind boggling. This is THE ONE you should pick up. Cynthea teaches the ins and outs of writing strong books for children with humor and excellent examples. Though this kind of expression may usually be reserved for novels, it is appropriate to say that this book is a page turner. Once you start you can’t stop reading it. And when you’ve finished it’s a great reference. As an added bonus: it didn’t break the bank to buy it. I highly recommend Cynthea Liu’s book. If you’re reading this you’re already serious about wanting to write for children — so what are you waiting for? Go order it!
Rating: 5 / 5
Reading this book is like having a knowledgeable older sister sitting beside you explaining exactly how to put your idea on the page and then get it printed. Liu really wants people to write good stories and have them published. The mystique of the publishing house is dispelled as she explains, step by step, exactly how a manuscript should look. For anyone even thinking of writing a book, this is the first one you should read. However, the best part is that the book is actually funny.How refreshing to be given great advice in such a humourous and engaging fashion.
Rating: 5 / 5
WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: A CRASH COURSE (How to Write, Revise, and Publish a Kid’s or Teen Book)
I think that this book was well written and presented. I have learned a lot from this book. As a first time children’s book writer I find the book invaluable.
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Rating: 5 / 5
There are lots of books about writing for children out there. Many are good. Some are great. What sets this book apart is Cynthea Liu’s straight-forward, take-no-prisoners approach to teaching writing.
There’s no fat or fluff or baloney in this book; no long philosphical rants about writing.
Instead, you’ll find a distillation of how to write for kids written in clear, direct, language that’s fun to read. It’s like having a friend explain something to you over a plate of brownies.
If want to learn how to write for kids, then this is the book to get.
Rating: 5 / 5