by: Betsy B. Lee
Release Date: 01 March, 2000, Media: Paperback
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Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 - A great help!
I really have a problem with reviewers like the last one who said this book didn't give enough information about getting an ISBN. (He said ISNB number but the N stands for number. He should have only said ISBN. I wonder if he has figured out how to get a set of them.) Anyway this book gives the snail mail address and the website for getting them. There are some books which print the actual forms but they cost a lot more than this little guide. Then if the forms are revised, you are stuck with the old ones. Why not go to the website, use the snail mail address, or call toll free number?
The book has so many other helpful things. Its section about fiction is one that I check to be sure I haven't left out anything important in terms of plot, etc. It has helped me get published. The book has many print and online resources for writing, selling, promoting, and self-publishing.
It also has information to help you decide if self-publishing is right for you.
I loved the message board for children's writers which I found by way of this book.
Before missing out on this little gem, you might like to read all of the reviews. This book has helped a lot of people!
Rating: 3 - An okay read
The 5 star rating and excellent price caught my attention. This was the first book I purchased on the subject of writing children's books. It's nice and thin, for easy portability, but lacks the punch I've seen in several other titles. There is some good information inside, however. I especially like the way the author points out a child's viewpoint and offers clear explanations for adults. While good instruction on writing a story and getting it publishes is here, I yearned for a little more completeness. It felt as though this was a primer on the subject instead of a true encyclopedia. I found the organization of the material to be chaotic, but it's a good beginning book.
You can't beat the price, however, and if you're looking to dip your toes in the water, this is a good place to start.
Rating: 5 - Meaty essentials
It's awfully hard to find any information--at all--about self-publishing children's books. This meaty little guide has essential points that makes a challenging venture go much more smoothly. From the writing considerations to the business aspects, this book has lots of bang for the buck.
