Many people want to write for children but it is notoriously difficult to find a publisher in this very competitive area. Children's publishing has its own set of rules and demands. This text aims to shed light on these requirements and help would-be writers to produce successful, enjoyable fiction and non-fiction. The guide includes information on: coming up with and developing ideas; presenting proposals and manuscripts; and approaching publishers and agents. There is also advice on how to make a piece of work stand out from the crowd and appeal to commissioning editors.