Too many authors don’t do their research before they query an agent. Only submit to agents who handle kid's authors.Whichever way you choose to look for agents, you’ll want to make sure that they’re suited to your book. You can also take the old-fashioned approach to agent-hunting: find out who represents your favorite children’s authors by checking their websites or acknowledgments pages. To help you get started in your search, the team at Reedsy has created a vetted directory of over 200 children’s agents who may be open to queries. Research agents looking for children’s books like yours If you want to be considered by most medium-sized and major publishers, querying agents will be at the top of your priority list. “Publishers who accept unagented submissions are pretty rare nowadays,” according to Anna Bowles, a former commissioning editor at Hachette. Most publishers don’t accept unagented manuscripts The most straightforward way of selling to a publisher is to first secure a literary agent, a professional whose job is to sell your book to a publisher and negotiate the best deal on your behalf. Now, assuming you’ve polished your manuscript to within an inch of its life, let’s sell this thing! 3. Again, unless you are a pro illustrator who can do the job, submitting sketches or guidelines will only work to your disadvantage. Publishers will have a long list of illustrators on their books and they’ll want a hand in choosing them. Don’t do it yourself, and don’t get your spouse, child, or college roommate to do it. Unless you’re already a professional illustrator like Raymond Briggs ( The Snowman) or Jon Klassen ( I Want My Hat Back), don’t worry about illustrations. Once you’ve established yourself as an active and giving member, you will find it much easier to find beta readers or ask for a referral to an agent or publisher. Joining a writers' community can make all the difference in your burgeoning career.
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