Drawing on the authors" own experiences and those of a host of other authors, agents and publishers, "Teach Yourself Writing for Children" offers you a professional"s insight into the process of writing for children. Key points are demonstrated with a comprehensive range of examples and each chapter ends with suggested exercises to encourage you to apply what you have read and develop your own writing skills. Discover how to get started. Follow advice on all types of writing - picture books, fiction and non-fiction. Uncover tips on how best to use the Internet as a research tool. Find out how to present your work to publishers. Discover what to expect if your work is - or isn"t accepted.