Anatomy of Nonfiction: Writing True Stories for Children

by Margery Facklam, Peggy Thomas, Pamela Glass Kelly (Editor)

Did you know . . . that there are 8 nonfiction publishing opportunities for every 1 fiction publishing opportunity? Join the ranks of respected writers who are successfully publishing in today's booming nonfiction market with the help of Anatomy of Nonfiction . New from award-winning children's book writers Margery Facklam and Peggy Thomas, Anatomy of Nonfiction provides an instructive, inspiring, and engaging roadmap for producing publishable works of nonfiction. With input from more than 70 authors, editors, publishers, and librarians, Facklam and Thomas show what makes a marketable idea and how to find one, research methods that editors love, designing a compelling plot around your true story, crafting query letters that work, and much more Adopt their strategies as your own and watch your writing career flourish.

Genres: Writing, Reference, Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Roxanne Troup · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit dry, but a good resource, especially if you're just dipping your toes in nonfiction writing.

[Marilyn DeVries · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very informative. If I plan to write nonfiction books, I need buy a copy of this very helpful book. Thank you for all of your insight and helpful information.

[Kirti Vyas · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is an excellent resource - packed with not just writing tips but also lists of books, and I am glad I ended up reading every chapter, even though I was tempted to skip a couple on topics that I thought I would never write!

[Lu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an extremely helpful book, not only for nonfiction, but also for fiction.

[Dawn Robson · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent resource. Motivating and interesting to read.

[Tracy J Hora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect for those wanting to share nonfiction with children by writing it!

[Jeanne Moran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thorough, comprehensive, and well-organized. I'll be recommending this one to other writers!

[Rene Aube · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! So very helpful!!