In my quest to get published, I've decided to branch out from speculative fiction.
That's right-- Frivel and Schleck for Kids.
That's my plan-- I've got some finished Frivel & Schleck that hasn't been posted here, and I'd like to send it out to a children's publisher.
But alas! How do I begin? Much of the stuff I've found online has been along the lines of, "Send us X amount of $$, and we'll send you, 'Bob's Quick Start to Getting Duped. . .uh Published!'
Any advice would be appreciated.
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
Oh, jeez. Not another Mormon children's book writer.
But if you are set on doing this, I'd listen in on the conversations these people have:
quote:Are you interested in writing for kids? If so, you should join the Utah Children's Writers listserv. Get involved with other writers in discussions about writing, reading, and marketing literature for kids. To join, send a blank e-mail to utahchildrenswriters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Utah and children's books is kind of like Utah and speculative fiction -- except my guess is that more people are making money in the former group than the latter.
Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Um. . . I'm afraid I'd offend their delicate sensibilities.
I've read some of those children's books written by Mormons. . . and been violently ill at some of them.
(If Jesus Came to Our House, for example)
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
I should have been more clear, Scott -- these people don't publish for the Mormon market [or if they do it's a very small part of their work] -- these author all publish for the national market -- Rick Walton, Chris Crowe, etc. -- and there works generally don't have Mormon elements. Utah is a hotbed of *successful* children's and pre-teen's authors and illustrators. It make sense -- much like speculative fiction it's a more inviting, somewhat lucrative market for Mormons than, say, nonfiction (which is dominated by journalists, magazine writers and academics) or literary fiction. The children's book market is very tough -- highly competitive. I like your stuff. What you need now are connections and support for the business side of things.
Posted by Jenny Gardener (Member # 903) on :
Check out a slew of books from the Children's section of your public library. Find out which ones publish the kind of stuff you write. Research them. Write to them, or even call to find out more.