For new and established writers of books and other materials for children and adults, I recommend the following books to guide you on your creative journey:

2010 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market
Alice Pope (Editor)
2009

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Children's Writer's Word Book
Alijandra Mogilner
2006

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Take Joy: A Writer's Guide to Loving the Craft
Jane Yolen
2006

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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Julia Cameron
2002 (10th Anniversary Edition)

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Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
Natalie Goldberg
2005

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Creating Characters Kids Will Love
Elaine, Marie Alphin
2000

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Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life
Anne Lamott
1995

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On Writing
Stephen King
2002

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On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
William Zinsser
2006

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The Elements of Style
William Strunk
2008

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1001 Ways to Market Your Books, Sixth Edition (1001 Ways to Market Your Books: For Authors and Publishers)
John Kremer
2006

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Dan Poynter's Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book
Dan Poynter
2007

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