How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published
by Barbara Seuling
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Author: Barbara SeulingEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-11-22
ISBN: 0471676195
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Wiley
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Book Review: A confusing book filled with conflicting advice
Summary: 2 Stars
It may not have been the author's explicit intent to discourage new authors form entering the field of children's literature but, it is certainly one of the likely effects that this book will have on its readers. Its hard to believe that this book which is filled with ambiguous and conflicting advice was written by a former editor. The author seems to be interested in showing off erudite sentence structure at the expense of clarity throughout the book. In addition her credibility is drawn into question has she frequently offers conflicting advice regarding format and lay out for submissions. Beyond problems of readability and consistency, the tone of the book is so discouraging that it seems to be the product of an embittered experienced professional out on a crusade to "fix" all of the errors hat she had to endure over the years. Also note that although the book was first published in 1984 and revised in 1991 all of the technical submission advice is geared towards a typewriter. This is to me further evidence of either the author's lack of attention to relevant information or, evidence of an antediluvian attitude. I recommend that you avoid this bitter and confusing advice manual.
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