Writing Children's Books: A Crash Course in Submitting a Manuscript to a Publisher

Visit http://cbiclubhouse.com for more info about writing children's books! This vid is a no-nonsense guide to submitting a picture book or a longer piece of fiction or nonfiction to a children's book publisher. Tips include formatting the manuscript, finding publisher, writing query letters and more. Presented by Jon Bard of CBIClubhouse.com, the essential resource for children's authors.

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[mollywalk]

Thank you. Since I don't think a publisher is going to knock on my front door asking for my manuscript--wouldn't it be nice, though?--any time soon, this was a help.

[cbiclubhouse]

Thanks, Molly! Keep plugging away!

[illustratortim]

Fantastic Jon :)

[cbiclubhouse]

Thanks, glad you liked it. I've got more coming!

[wealthcreatesfreedom]

This is fantastic! Thank you Jon!

[cbiclubhouse]

You're very welcome.  Check back for more vids just like it.

[whatupzacefron]

Thank you so much for this! If a publisher does not want anything but the manuscript and a cover letter (no query) should the cover letter include a synopsis or summary?

[lesliegg1961]

Thanks for your help. I was recently asked to write a short story and send in a manuscript. The story is only suppose to have 150 words. Just to be sure, may I ask you, Should I write page 1. and this is page one. Page 2. and this is page two...ex... all on one or two 81/2x11 sheets of white paper?

[saltzjoe10]

This was helpful, thanks.

[jalane81]

Hi there. I thought you might be interested in a Facebook fan page I created for Writers and Illustrators of kids books.

Come check it out, share advice & ideas..

"Writing and Illustrating Kids Books"

Hope you enjoy it.