Hello to all children's book writers and writers in general, I'm a newbie who has a question about the proper manuscript format for a children's picture book. The format seems a lot different from one for a novel. I know that the name and address goes on top left side of page, approximately word count on right, and the whole thing is double-spaced. However, since a children's book is a lot shorter, and it's illustrated, would I, on the actual manuscript, write page 1, page 2, page 3, etc. and separate it out or should the whole manuscript just essentially be one big, double-spaced paragraph? 1.) How do I format my manuscript so as to make it clear that, for example, sentences A and B would be on the first page in an actual children's book, sentences C and D would be on the second page, etc. 2.) Or should I just not do that? 3.) Should I indent and start a new, double-spaced paragraph for my manuscript Answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks everyone!

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I just submitted my cartoons to ZONDERKIDZ. It was my first time with it, and honestly, I just sent them my product with a short professional letter and picture of me. I was honest with them and told them I was willing to get '' polished '' for them and open to their ideas if they were interested in my product. I didn't want to go out of my way until I knew they were interested. That's just what I did.

I cannot help with this question, but you can visit many web sites about writing children's books. Purple Crayon web site, for example, has suggested books on the subject in its online bookstore.