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I feel that 2008 is going to be a very productive year, painting-wise. I am rounding off 2007 with a rather grubby little rough.
By: Mayra Calvani,
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Back in the studio again with a huge sigh of relief. As the old year putters to an end, I realise I have sold almost all my available artworks, (three of them in the last couple of weeks), and have had enquiries from lovely people who have bought work in the past and want some more. It brought home to me how much I have neglected my painting, and how much I miss my little worlds. So I am starting my New Year's resolution early, and starting to fill my sketchbooks again (I have about four different ones on the go - can a girl have too many Moleskines? I think not).
I feel that 2008 is going to be a very productive year, painting-wise. I am rounding off 2007 with a rather grubby little rough.
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By: Mayra Calvani,
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The Business of Writing for Children
Aaron Shepard
Shepard Publications
http://www.aaronshepard.com/
ISBN: 0-938497-11-1
Copyright 2000
Paperback, 110 pages, $10.00
Non-Fiction/Writing
If you’re thinking of writing, selling and promoting a children’s book, The Business of Writing for Children is a title you’ll definitely want to add to your permanent reference shelf. In it you’ll find tips, useful information and resources on how to write children’s fiction, learning what editors want to see in a manuscript, how to submit your queries and promote your book. The book’s short length and concise, right-to-the-point approach make it an ideal first guide for beginners in the field.
Shepard begins by listing some “Dangerous Myths and Terrible Truths” about the business. Then he offers general guidelines on how to write for children, dealing with topics such as Theme, Plot, Story Structure, Characters, Setting, Style and Tone.
The different kinds of children’s books categories can be confusing and hard to distinguish from one another; Shepard describes each in a clear manner.
Everything from formatting and submitting your manuscript, to negotiating a contract, to understanding the publishing process, to building your career, to scripting your story can be found between these pages, and more. A separate section is given to other topics such as Rhythm and Writing and Researching Folk Tales.
Most helpful are the author’s sample flyers and queries, especially his ingenious way for sending one query for multiple titles, saving time and postage fees. Shepard also offers clever alternatives to sending cover letters by using Post-its. At the end of the book there’s an Appendix filled with useful resources.
Be aware this book will not teach you how to self publish a children’s book, but only how to sell your work to traditional publishers. However, this is a reference work valuable for anybody who wishes to understand the business of writing for children.
Reviewed by Mayra Calvani
Aaron Shepard
Shepard Publications
http://www.aaronshepard.com/
ISBN: 0-938497-11-1
Copyright 2000
Paperback, 110 pages, $10.00
Non-Fiction/Writing
If you’re thinking of writing, selling and promoting a children’s book, The Business of Writing for Children is a title you’ll definitely want to add to your permanent reference shelf. In it you’ll find tips, useful information and resources on how to write children’s fiction, learning what editors want to see in a manuscript, how to submit your queries and promote your book. The book’s short length and concise, right-to-the-point approach make it an ideal first guide for beginners in the field.
Shepard begins by listing some “Dangerous Myths and Terrible Truths” about the business. Then he offers general guidelines on how to write for children, dealing with topics such as Theme, Plot, Story Structure, Characters, Setting, Style and Tone.
The different kinds of children’s books categories can be confusing and hard to distinguish from one another; Shepard describes each in a clear manner.
Everything from formatting and submitting your manuscript, to negotiating a contract, to understanding the publishing process, to building your career, to scripting your story can be found between these pages, and more. A separate section is given to other topics such as Rhythm and Writing and Researching Folk Tales.
Most helpful are the author’s sample flyers and queries, especially his ingenious way for sending one query for multiple titles, saving time and postage fees. Shepard also offers clever alternatives to sending cover letters by using Post-its. At the end of the book there’s an Appendix filled with useful resources.
Be aware this book will not teach you how to self publish a children’s book, but only how to sell your work to traditional publishers. However, this is a reference work valuable for anybody who wishes to understand the business of writing for children.
Reviewed by Mayra Calvani
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Gretel, Gretel, Gretel! I don't think it gets any better than these! I would love to see a whole bunch of them!
Not being even close to do a grubby little rough, I am in awe of what you do. Your site brings me so much pleasure, your art...I have to confess, jealousy.
Sending such good wishes your way. May the New Year be filled with opportunities for everything you desire.
(Shyly) thank you so much, Sherry and Ellen - I am going to be doing more of these, it feels like a new path.
Great stuff Gretel ... and hooray for more of your paintings! I think these drawings are lovely, and as you know I have a soft spot for all things wheeled!
Wishing you happy wintry days at your desk and much creativity :) R
Congratulations! :-)
As far as the grubby little rough is concerned, you are definitely way too rough on yourself and your artistry. :-)))
I wish I had a plane like that to fly me away from here (boring Friday afternoon at work - bleah). I love your drawings - please post more:-)
How wonderful to hear you are inspired to paint again! I look forward to seeing more of your new work.
All the best to you for 2008 :o)
glad to hear your work is selling well. i hope you've had a great christmas and that 2008 is happy.
these little wheelie things are great, i love it!
You can have another look if you like and see the snow for real! :)
Happy drawing x
I am so very excited for you. Can't wait to see the treasures you create. You know I am one of your biggest fan.
Lots of hugs,
While you work more on your wonderful drawings and paintings I'm attempting to finish my second book for children - set in the 1950's and 1088!
Happy New Year from Marrakech!
Maybe grubby but very neat! I love visiting your blog, you're so talented.
Gorgeous and full of imagination, as ever. Looking forward to seeing what treasures 2008 brings to your notebook.
By the way, just read your Toys entry - so true, yet so hard to accomplish in this age with 24-hour TV advertising telling children they will only be happy with the latest whatever...
A very happy new year, Gretel
LBD xx
Thats so cute!
Gretel ... your paintings, your cards, your work (and your kitten on the cushions from the previous post) ... all of it is beautiful and excellent. Best wishes for a Happy New Year and many thanks for the work you do on your blog which is such a gift to visit.
That's the kind of resolution it's fun to keep! Have a Happy New Year!