Books for Style
The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr.
This reference book is a prescriptive American English writing style guide comprising eight "elementary rules of usage", ten "elementary principles of composition", "a few matters of form", a list of forty-nine "words and expressions commonly misused", and a list of fifty-seven "words often misspelled". In 2011, Time magazine listed The Elements of Style as one of the 100 best and most influential books written in English since 1923. - Blurb from Amazon.com |
The Little Red Writing Book by Brandon Royal
There's no need to fear the big, bad world of writing with The Little Red Writing Book in hand. Brimming with clever advice, this reference book offers writers a concise guide to penning strong and effective work for all occasions. Author Brandon Royal offers clear explanations and non-intimidating instruction based on the four pillars of sound writing – structure, style, readability, and grammar. - Blurb from Amazon.com |
Books for Writing Kid Lit
Writing Irresistible Kidlit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers by Mary Kole
Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you. - Blurb from Amazon.com |
Children's Writer's Word Book by Alijandra Mogilner
This reference book helps you immediately determine if you're using the right vocabulary and language for your audience. With its intuitive organization, you'll easily find appropriate words for children of various ages, and discover substitute words that might work even better. This comprehensive resource keeps you in touch with reading levels, and saves you valuable research time by putting all the information you need in one volume. With Children's Writer's Word Book, 2nd edition, you can rest assured you'll be able to address your young audience with a vocabulary and style they'll understand and enjoy—and improve your chances with children's publishers. - Blurb from Amazon.com |
Books for Getting Published
2017 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market by Chuck Sambuchino (Editor) and Harold Underdown (Consultant Editor)
The most trusted guide to the world of children's publishing! If you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2017 is the trusted resource you need. Now in its 29th edition, CWIM is the definitive publishing guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults. Inside you'll find more than 500 listings for children's books markets (publishers, literary agents, magazines, contests, and more), including a point of contact, how to properly submit your work, and what categories each market accepts. - Blurb from Amazon.com |
How to Write a Book Proposal by Michael Larsen
The Source for Book Proposals Success! How to Write a Book Proposal is THE resource for getting your work published. This newly revised edition of the Writer's Digest Books classic outlines how to create an effective, nonfiction book proposal in a clear, step-by-step manner. You'll learn the keys to a successful book proposal. Notes agent and author Michael Larsen also provides insider insights into the publishing industry as well as a plethora of newly updated information. You'll also find complete guidelines to becoming an effective self-promoter. How to Write a Book Proposal is a must-have for every writer! - Blurb from Amazon.com |
