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From Keyboard to Printed Page 2010_update SCBWI THE BOOK
1. 10 | www.scbwi.org
S
o you’ve written a book or an article for young
readers? Whether you’re submitting to agents, or have
decided to submit directly to editors on your own,
here are the basics on formatting your writing, and the
process of sending it out.
QUERY FIRST
A query letter is always recommended before submitting
a full manuscript. This letter is an introduction of you and
your story for the editor. If your manuscript is of interest,
the editor will request a submission. Read “The Query
Letter” on page 14 of this guide, or online at scbwi.org
“Resource Library.” Click on SCBWI Publication Guide Online.
AGENTS
While an agent is not necessary to submit a manuscript to
an editor, many publishers accept only solicited material
represented by an agent. When submitting to an agent, here
are some things you should know:
Not all agents handle children’s material. Consult»»
the SCBWI Agent Directory on page 144, or online
in the “Resource Library” portion of the SCBWI Web
site. Click on “SCBWI Publication Guide Online” and
“Directories & Resources.”
Most agents list their submission guidelines and»»
porcedures at their Web sites. It is imperative that you
research these guidelines prior to submitting.
The SCBWI recommends that you not deal with»»
agents who charge up-front for any of their services or
have a “reading” fee.
SUBMITTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Most legitimate publishers post their submissions
guidelines at their Web site. A simple Google search will
pull up any publishing house you might want to submit to.
Be sure to read their specific submission policies prior to
sending in a manuscript.
To assist you in determining which publishers might be a
good match for your writing, SCBWI offers a resource called
“Edited By,” a house-by-house listing of what editors have
published recently (see page 26.) A careful investigation
of publishers’ catalogues (available by request from the
From Keyboard to
Printed Page
Edited by Kim Turrisi & Aaron Hartzler
publisher), Children’s Books in Print (available in the library),
various marketing lists found in writers’ periodicals, and,
most importantly, examination of books themselves, should
indicate to you which publishing houses would be most
receptive to your work.
Here are some basic suggestions:
Your manuscript should be addressed to the editor»»
who requested it in response to your query letter.
Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope of the
correct size to hold your manuscript, with a sufficient
amount of postage affixed.
Include a brief cover letter with only information»»
which is necessary for the editor to know, as it relates
to your manuscript (e.g., for nonfiction, describe
what qualifies you to discuss your subject; for fiction,
include any previous publishing credits). If you are
submitting your manuscript in response to a previous
query, be sure to mention this in your cover letter.
Keep copies of all correspondence.»»
Unless you are a professional illustrator, do not»»
include illustrations with your picture book
manuscript. An art director will choose an illustrator
that suits your work.
Do not attempt to indicate where you would like»»
illustrations to be placed in your picture book story,
or what they should portray. This is the job of the art
director and the illustrator.
While not all editors will do so, you may include a»»
self-addressed, stamped envelope to encourage the
acknowledgement of your manuscript.
A decision on your manuscript may take six months or
more. Some editors are slower to respond than others. If you
have not had a response at the end of three months, send a
polite letter or email of inquiry to the editor and ask about
the status of your manuscript.
Submitting a manuscript to several editors at the
same time (a policy called “multiple submissions”) is
sometimes frowned upon by editors, but if you choose to
do so, you must notify the editor up front. Simply include a
sentence in your cover letter stating that this is a “multiple
submission.”
From Keyboard to Printed Page
2. | 112010-11 SCBWI PUBLICATIONS GUIDE
preparing&submittinglegalquestionspublicizingyourpublishedworkmarketsurveysdirectoriesandresourcesschoolvisits
1
Your Name
Your Address
City, State ZIP
Your Telephone Number
Your Email Address
TITLE IN ALL CAPS (½-way down page)
By Your Name
Your story begins here...
FORMATTING YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Here are suggested guidelines from the publishing
industry:
All manuscripts must be typed on 8½ ” x 11”»»
white paper in black ink.
Use 12-point Arial or Times New Roman.»»
Double space all manuscripts.»»
Pages should be numbered consecutively.»»
The default margin settings that appear»»
in a new Microsoft Word document are
acceptable. If you are setting margins
manually, use a 1-inch or 1.25-inch margin on
each side of the page.
Do not submit electronically (i.e., email)»»
unless the editor or agent specifically
requests you do so.
The format of the first page might look something
like the page at right.
NUMBER OF MANUSCRIPT PAGES
While there are no specific requirements, here
are current market trends for the genres listed
below. We recommend that you begin by visiting
a bookstore (not a library) to see what books are
currently being offered by publishers.
Agents & editors seek good writing. If your
voice, plot and characters grab them, they will help
you decide what genre best defines your book.
Research prior to submitting will help you know
where your specific story falls.
Genre # of typed
pages
Sample Titles
Board Books ½ - 1
Picture Book 2 - 3 Goodnight Moon; The Polar
Express
Easy-Reader Book 10 - 20 Nate the Great by Marjorie
Sharmat
Chapter Book 40 – 60 Hank Zipzer series
by Lin Oliver & Henry Winkler
Middle-Grade
Fiction
100 - 250 Harry Potter series
by J. K. Rowling
Young Adult (YA)
Novels
200 - 350 Speak
by Laurie Halse Anderson
NonFiction Length
varies by
age group
Books by Russell Freedman,
Pamela Turner, Carla
McClafferty
Poetry for younger
readers*
15 - 40 Animal Snackers
by Betsy Lewin
Poetry for older
readers*
50 - 150 Books by
Shel Silverstein
*In manuscript form, one poem per page.
From Keyboard to Printed Page
RESPONDING TO EDITORIAL FEEDBACK
If you receive a personal response from an editor with
revision suggestions, but no formal contract, respond by
thanking the editor for the time and interest given to your
manuscript. Consider the editor’s suggestions carefully. If
you decide that your manuscript would be improved by the
editor’s suggestions, and complete the revisions, you are
professionally obligated to send that manuscript back to
that editor.
No editor spends time writing a detailed editorial letter
without expecting to see the manuscript again. Mention in
the letter accompanying your revised manuscript, that you
have followed the editor’s suggestions for revisions.
MAGAZINES
Most magazines for young readers publish their submission
guidelines at their Web sites. Many include their editorial
deadlines and calendars so that you can submit work that
is appropriate for the theme of a specific issue. Be sure to
research the submission policies for the specific publication
you are interested in prior to submitting. Here are some
general guidelines:
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Include the word count on the first page of your article»»
submission.
Magazine publishers generally do not acknowledge»»
receipt of articles.
It is appropriate to inquire about your article after two»»
months have passed.
Some magazines, especially in the religious field, will»»
accept multiple submissions.
Magazines plan issues far in advance; it is important»»
to keep this in mind when submitting seasonal
material.
Some magazines pay upon publication. They may hold»»
your submission for a considerable length of time
before either printing or returning it.
Most children’s magazines do not pay large amounts»»
for their material, but can provide the novice writer
with valuable experience.
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Types Of Publishers
A Brief Overview of the Different Types of Publishers
H
ere is a brief overview of the types of publishers and
what you can expect when they say:“We want to
publish your book.”Above all, when any publisher offers
you a contract, know what kind of publisher you are dealing
with, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
TRADITIONAL TRADE PUBLISHERS
Traditional publishers contract with an author, ideally offering
an advance against royalties. (See“Contract Questions &
Answers”on page 43 for a current range of typical advances
and royalties.) A few traditional publishers offer a flat fee only.
Smaller publishers might offer a royalty without advance.
Whether the terms are an advance against royalties or a flat
fee, the author owns the copyright and his/her name is on the
book. Other terms of a traditional publishing contract may vary.
Trade books are marketed by publishers’sales representatives
and wholesalers to bookstores, libraries and schools, and are
reviewed in dedicated book media such as Publishers Weekly,
School Library Journal, Horn Book, Booklist, Kirkus Reveiws, and
reviewed and/or synopsized in bookstore newsletters.
MASS MARKET PUBLISHERS
Mass market publishers offer similar contracts to trade
publishers, though sometimes the copyright may be in the
publisher’s name or a joint copyright. Mass market books are
handled by publishers’sales representatives and wholesalers
and are stocked primarily by bookstores and discount retailers,
such as Target and K-Mart. These books receive reviews in some
of the dedicated media.
BOOK PACKAGERS
Packagers or book developers generate story and series
concepts, which they sell to traditional and mass market
publishers, then find writers and illustrators to produce the
work. Their contracts range from offering an advance against
royalty to a flat fee. Copyright is sometimes joint, but is often
in the packager’s name alone. Sometimes the author’s name is
on the book; sometimes it’s not. Distribution depends on the
publisher, and reviews depend on the market for the book.
SMALL PRESSES
Some small presses publish books for young readers. Smaller
publishers generally produce fewer titles and may offer a
contract with advance against royalties, a royalty only contract,
or a flat fee contract. Review media occasionally cover small
press books, and distribution is usually through direct mail
catalogs and/or wholesalers. As mentioned in the SCBWI Small
Press Markets Guide,“Small presses can suspend operations or
go out of business rather suddenly.”
EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHERS
Educational publishers publish curriculum-related material
geared for use primarily in schools. Contracts may include
an advance against royalties, a royalty only, or a flat fee only.
Marketing is generally accomplished through a force of sales
representatives who present the material to educators (in their
offices/schools and at conferences) and educational supply
stores throughout the nation. These representatives often sell
internationally, as well. Reviews can be found in educators’
periodicals.
SUBSIDY PUBLISHERS
Subsidy publishers or co-op publishers (often known as“vanity
publishers”) will offer to publish a book if the author will pay
all or part of the cost. A recent Writer’s Market indicated the
expense to range from $1,000 to $18,000. This type of publisher
offers back a royalty, a percentage of each book sold (the
amount varies from 3% to 40%). However, it is unlikely that a
large number of books will be sold. The amount of marketing
done by subsidy publishers varies but will not equal that of
traditional publishers. In some cases, an author may be asked to
pay for promotional expenses. Subsidy publishers will usually
offer to send out sample copies to the media and libraries.
However, dedicated book media rarely, if ever, review these
books, thus leaving the real work of marketing and distribution
to the author. SCBWI recommends that you avoid any publisher
who asks you to pay for the publication of your work.
SELF-PUBLISHING
Self-publishing requires the author to oversee all of the
details of book production from total cost to marketing and
distribution. A self-published book almost never gets review
media attention. If you are writing a book just to share with
your children or grandchildren, a local printer may be able to
help you self-publish several copies, or a desk-top computer
publishing program may give you the book you want. This kind
of publishing is primarily for a book that will have a limited,
personal audience.
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