Many people think that writing books for children is easy. But it’s a competitive and often complex market in which only the most talented succeed. We’ve recruited award-winning children’s authors to share their secrets to getting published.
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Featured experts
As author of ‘How To Write For Children and Get Published’, Louise uses her literary consultancy skills to advise on writing for children – plus offers specific marketing advice in a competitive area.
As a successful children’s author, Brian’s novels are on sale throughout the UK, America, Japan, South America and China. He can sympathise, and help with problems new authors face.
Roy has written 57 children’s books, and also works for radio, theatre and TV. He’s one of only four writers to receive a BAFTA for outstanding contribution to children’s film and TV.