Books for Children's Book Self-Publishing

If you're serious about children's book self-publishing, it's important to inform yourself as much as possible about cookbook writing and the publishing industry. Here is a list of popular books for cookbook self publishing.

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Check out the following titles about book/children's book self publishing, children's book writing, illustration,book marketing and publicity, small business management, and publishing law and copyright.

SELF-PUBLISHING

The Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book  
by Dan Poynter
Paperback | ISBN 1568600887 | 14th edition
Published in 2003 by Para Publishing

"This popular and acclaimed book offers you expert advice on such crucial topics as design, writing, copyrighting, printing, promotion, publicity, sales and distribution. With an appendix of useful resources, there is nothing this book can’t do for the prospective self-publisher."
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The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote, & Sell Your Own Book 
by Tom and Marilyn Ross
Paperback | ISBN 1582970912 | 4th edition
Published in 2002 by Writer's Digest Books

"The book penetrates publishing's mystique; empowers you by revealing, in layman's terms, the range of self-publishing possibilities open to you; and validates your belief that selling information in book form is an ideal business because you have a unique copyrighted product."
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How to Get Happily Published: A Complete and Candid Guide
by Judith Appelbaum
Paperback | ISBN 0062735098 | 5th edition
Published in 1998 by Harper Collins

"In addition to providing a mini-course on editors and agents and submissions and funding—peppered with revealing anecdotes from the front lines—Appelbaum offers information less frequently found in books of this sort. She also makes a very strong case for self- publishing and then tells you how to go about it."

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How to Self Publish and Make Money: Writing, Publishing and Selling Your Book in Canada
by Crook & Wise
Paperback | ISBN 0920923100
Published in 1997 by Sandhill Book Marketing Ltd

"A guide with information on multiple topics, including desktop publishing, advances in printing technology, and new marketing strategies" specifically for the Canadian self-publisher.
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CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITING

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books
by Harold D. Underdown
Paperback | ISBN1592571433 | 2nd edition
Published in 2004 by Alpha Books

“Practical advice on getting started as a children's author; basics of writing—and selling—books for children; tips on the publishing process.”

The Essential Guide to Children's Books and Their Creators
by Anita Silvey (editor)
Paperback | ISBN 0618190821
Published in 2002 by Mariner Books

“Summarizes the canon of contemporary childrens literature, in a practical guide essential for anyone choosing a book for or working with children.”

The Business of Writing for Children: An Award-Winning Author's Tips on How to Write, Publish, and Promote Your Children’s Books
by Aaron Shepard
Paperback |  ISBN0938497111
Published in 2000 by Shepard Publications

“Writing books for children is both art and business. If you dream of becoming a children's author — or even if you're well on your way -- this handbook can help you in writing sellable stories, getting them published, and promoting your books.”

How to Write a Children's Book and Get It Published
by Barbara Seuling
Paperback | ISBN0471676195 | 3rd edition
Published in 2004 by Wiley

“Do you dream of becoming the next J. K. Rowling? Are you excited about writing for children but have no idea how to begin or where to send your material? Now, respected children's writer Barbara Seuling gives you the essential steps to getting published in the competitive, exciting world of children's literature.”

Young at Heart, The Step-By-Step Way of Writing Children's Stories
by Violet Ramos
Paperback | ISBN0965833410
Published in 1999 by VR Publications

“If you've ever wanted to write a children's book, but didn't know where or how to start, then this is the book for you! Ramos, a published children's writer, provides the steps you need to get your creative ideas flowing. Each chapter includes an example, exercise and worksheet to help you get started!”
 

ILLUSTRATION

Writing With Pictures: How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books
by Uri Shulevitz
Paperback | ISBN0823059359
Published in 1997 by Watson-Guptill Publications

“Shulevitz, a well-established children's author and illustrator, uses discussion and more than 600 illustrations to convey principles he follows in his work. Shulevitz makes his points slowly and completely and starts at a very basic level. He covers technical questions of how actually to proceed in developing ideas into books, as well as aesthetic and ethical issues.”

Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures for Publication
by Martin Salisbury
Paperback | ISBN 0764127179
Published in 2004 by Barron's Educational Series

“The successful book illustrator starts by understanding his author’s flight of fancy, then rendering the ideas and actions imaginatively in pictorial terms. This unusual and inspiring book was written for art students and ambitious beginners. It instructs on methods of developing both imaginative powers and the technical artistic skills to produce high quality illustrations that will please authors and children’s book editors.”

Picture This: How Pictures Work
by Molly Bang
Paperback | ISBN 1587170302
Published in 2000 by Seastar Books

“Everyone knows that a picture tells a thousand words. But what about the elements that make up a picture? Using the tale of Little Red Riding Hood as an example, Molly Bang uses boldly graphic artwork to explain how images—and their individual components—work to tell a story that engages the emotions.”

MARKETING AND PUBLICITY

An Author's Guide to Children's Book Promotion
by Susan Raab
Paperback | ISBN 0962121150
Published in 2003 by Two Lives Publishing

“An author's Guide to Children's Book Promotion provides authors and illustrators with the tools they need to get their books into the hands of key decision-makers — teachers, librarians, booksellers and reviewers. The book features a detailed directory of key associations, children's book information sources, and trade and educational publications.”

Publicize Your Book!: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book the Attention It Deserves
by Jacqueline Deval
Paperback | ISBN 0399528636
Published in 2003 by Perigee Books

“This indispensible guide from a book-publicity insider offers everything authors need to know to assist their publishers in publicizing, marketing, and promoting their books. From working alongside professional publicists on campaigns and marketing plans to innovative ways authors can generate their own publicity, Publicize Your Book provides essential information for the first time author or the seasoned professional.”

1001 Ways to Market Your Books: For Authors & Publishers
by John Kremer
Paperback | ISBN 0912411481 | 5th edition
Published in 2000 by Open Horizons Publishing

"Kremer, editor of the Book Marketing Update, describes more than 1,000 ideas, tips and suggestions for marketing books — all illustrated with real-life examples showing how other authors and publishers have marketed their books."  
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Jump Start Your Book Sales: A Money-Making Guide for Authors and Publishers
by Tom and Marilyn Ross
Paperback | ISBN 0918880416
Published in 1999 by Writer's Digest Books

"Find out how to get your work from store bookshelves to readers’ book bags. This essential reference offers myriad suggestions on stepping up publicity campaigns, including book clubs and on-line and print catalogues. You’ll also learn how television, radio and personal appearances are key to advertising your literary wares."
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Guerrilla Marketing: Secrets For Making Big Profits From Your Small Business
by Jay C. Levinson
Paperback | ISBN 0395906253 | 3rd edition
Published in 1998 by Houghton Mifflin Co

Learn all about Levinson's "revolutionary guerrilla marketing techniques, targeted to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide in need of successful marketing solutions."
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SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Small-Time Operator: How to Start Your Own Small Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes, and Stay Out of Trouble!
by Bernard B. Kamoroff
Paperback | ISBN 0917510224 | 8th edition
Published in 2004 by Bell Springs Publishing

" Full of comprehensive information on how to get a small business up and running, this American how-to encompasses every aspect of creating a successful small-time operation."
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PUBLISHING LAW AND COPYRIGHT

Kirsch's Handbook of Publishing Law: For Authors, Publishers, Editors, & Agents
by Jonathan Kirsch
Paperback | 288 Pages | ISBN 1879505789
Published in 2005 by Silman-James Press

"An indispensable, quick-access reference guide that covers the full range of legal issues unique to publishing. Includes: idea protection, book development, analysis of standard publishing contracts, subsidiary rights, reversion of rights, electronic and multi-media rights, film and TV rights, defamation, invasion of privacy, copyright and trademark, and more."
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Kirsch's Guide To The Book Contract: For Authors, Publishers, Editors and Agents
by Jonathon Kirsch
Paperback | 192 Pages | ISBN 091822635X
Published in 1998 by Acrobat Books

"The author takes a standard book publishing contract and breaks it down clause by clause, explaining the author’s financial interest as well as the publisher’s, and clearly defining terms and issues."
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