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Title: Children's Writer's Reference by Eric Suben, Berthe Amoss ISBN: 1-58297-267-2 Publisher: F&W Publications Pub. Date: November, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (3 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: The lists don't work
Comment: The idea of the lists is a good one, and a few of the lists in the front of the book worked for me. (This is probably what sold the publisher on the idea of a reference book.) But as the book continues, the lists become more and more inane to the point of insulting the reader. Toward the end of the book, the format morphs into a paragraph or so on a subject followed by a page of lists of such hard-to-know things as the colors of children's eyes and hair. Also since each word in the list is a dot floating in a sea of whitespace, some pages in the book don't have a 100 words on them. If they removed the lists and reduced the size and price of the book by half, it would probably be worth buying.
I really get the impression that the authors lost their way on this list concept.
Rating: 2
Summary: not satisfied at all
Comment: I was very disappinted with this book because I was expecting something spectacular, with great advice and tips. In reality, this is merely a book of lists, such as what is on a playgroud, what clothing kids wear, etc. If I just open my eyes, I can see these things for myself, and save the money on this over-priced book. Writing is about creativity, and Suben and Amoss say taking elements from a list will make better writers.
Rating: 5
Summary: A perfect 10 - they know their stuff!
Comment: I own several of their books on writing for children and this is the latest addition to my collection. These book are not only beautiful with excellent print and paper quality but packed with sound advice. This team of author/illustrators has put out top of the line books and they know their business.
The information is well organized and you will find illustrations, bullets and a wide array of information for anyone wishing to write/draw for a child audience.
Even if this was not your subject, the book is warm and inviting. It is easy to comprehend and the lay out is made fun and easy for the reader.
Another excellent reference book on writing for children that is not put together like an average, oh so boring, reference book can be. Beautiful to page through and wonderful to read!
As a published book author for children, I continue to find insight and information in these titles. EXCELLENT!
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Title: Children's Writer's Word Book by Alijandra Mogilner, Alihandra Mogilner ISBN: 0898799511 Publisher: Writers Digest Books Pub. Date: August, 1999 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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Title: Creating Characters Kids Will Love by Elaine Marie Alphin ISBN: 0898799856 Publisher: Writers Digest Books Pub. Date: September, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.99 |
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