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Tables of Contents for Writer's and Illustrator's Guide to Children's Book Publishers and Agents 2002-2003
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Acknowledgments
vii
Part One How to Get Published
1
76
Introduction Publishing Secrets of the Pros
3
2
Ellen R. Shapiro
Selling Your Work
From Author to Editor--Writing Cover Letters, Query Letters, and Proposals That Work
5
16
Linda Arms White
Before Submitting, Apply This Final Checklist to Your Work
21
4
Laura Backes
Why Authors Need to Know the Market
25
4
Laura Backes
Researching the Market
29
4
Laura Backes
Hunting Readers in a Bunny-Eat-Bunny World
33
4
Susan Salzman Raab
The Craft of Writing
Speak Easy: Developing Realistic Dialogue
37
2
Mary Anderson
Characters Give Fiction a Firm Foundation
39
6
Laura Backes
Animals: Handle with Care
45
2
Alexander Steele
The Difference Between Middle Grade and Young Adult
47
2
Laura Backes
The Honorable Art of Revision
49
4
Deborah Perlberg
Being a Successful Artist
Portfolio: Your Magic Book
53
6
David Niles
Showing My Portfolio in NYC
59
4
Phyllis Pollema-Cahill
Getting a Rep
63
4
David Niles
Legal Issues
Publishing Contracts: Special Cases You Need to Know About
67
4
Lloyd L. Rich
New Media
Electronic Publishing--E-Books for Children?
71
6
Moira Allen
Part Two Directory of Publishers and Editors
77
368
About the Directory of Publishers and Editors
79
6
Ellen R. Shapiro
Book Publishers
85
230
Children's Magazine Publishers
315
130
Part Three Literary Agents and Artist Representatives
445
38
About the Directory of Literary Agents and Artist Representatives
447
4
Ellen R. Shapiro
A Roundtable Discussion on Agents and Art Reps
451
6
Ellen R. Shapiro
Two Directory of Literary Agents and Artist Reps
457
26
Appendix I: Internet Research and Resources
483
4
Appendix II: Conferences, Workshops, and Programs
487
6
Appendix III: Awards & Contests
493
7
Appendix IV: Organizations
500
3
Appendix V: Books & Periodicals
503
3
Appendix VI: Other Useful Resources (Artist Directories, General Resources)
506
2
Appendix VII: Glossary of Terms
508
3
Index
511