My Daughter is 13 and writing books how do I go about getting them looked at for talent?
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Go to a large bookstore and check out their section on writing and publishing.  They will have lots of books with information about how and where to submit different types of manuscripts, how to work with illustrators and editors, what the correct format is, even addresses and names of editors, etc.\n\nGet her to start submitting some pieces to contests.  There are literally hundreds of writing contests.  Do an on-line search for them.\n\nIn terms of getting copyright, here is a simple but as far as I know legal way to ensure copyright.  Take a copy of her completed work, and mail it to yourself or to her, registerd mail.  Make sure all the proper identifying information is included inside, such as her full name, the title, the date she completed it, and so on.  Ask at the post office to ensure it is postmarked very clearly.  Don't open the package when you receive it, just put it away in a safe place.   If there is ever a question of ownership down the road, you have it in that unopened package.  It proves who wrote the material and when.\n\nNow, don't take this comment the wrong way, but as a mom, I was not the best judge of my daughter's writing.  You do need to get a second and possibly third opinion to get an objective view.  But most likely, if you think she shows promise, she does.  And the fact that she is writing books supports that thought.\n\nThere are also lots of on-line sources of information.  Do a search for something like "how to publish my writing".\n\nGood luck!  And much applause to your daughter.
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Well, you are still quite young and you should acknowledge that.\nThe interns I get in our publishing company are between 17 and 20 and have already a lot to offer.\nYou might be advanced for you age, but I would not offer a girl of your age an internship. Why don't you enjoy being young as long as it lasts? It will be over quicker than you think.\n\nAnd if you are really determined to get into the publishing industry (and we always need new talents), why don't you start writing. If your stories are good, you will find it easier to enter the system, regardless of age.
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I agree with the poster who said make sure you have things written down.  You didin't explain how old your child is or what type of problem you are having, so this might not even apply.\n\nMy daughter had a problem when she was in seventh grade.  She never did learn cursive writing (still hasn't learned it and she now has an undergraduate degree with a double major and is working on a masters).  In 7th grade her teacher held her work up in class one day to show all the examples of what NOT to do in a writing assignment.  Then he went on and told the next class about it as well when someone came back into class and said that my daughter was crying in the washroom - he explained to them why she was probably crying. He also made a sarcastic comment to her as she was leaving that day and she made a nasty comment back to him then.  She was in tears when she got home and very upset.\n\nMy response to her was that she needed to write a letter to the principal and explain what happened and why she was upset.  I told her she needed to give the teacher a copy of the letter because you can't make a complaint about someone in writing without giving them  a copy.  Her letter was two pages long.  The end result was that the teacher had to apologize to my daughter.  \n\nSo my advice is be diplomatic and follow sensible channels.  Be calm.  Put things in writing if they are not resolved with the usual contacts.  If your child is old enough (by fourth grade they can usually state their case quite well) make sure the child is involved in stating the case and the problem.  If there is a meeting my preference would be to have the child there and let him explain what is wrong.\n\nIf necessary get the principal involved.  Hopefully you won't have to take it beyond the principal.  Most principals want a peaceful school and like ot get issues resolved.\n\nI hope this helps.
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read a lot of books written in the style you want to write in. Write short pieces at first and submit them to several publishing houses. They're always on the lookout for novel (pardon the pun) talent so don't take their criticism personally, it's constructive and you should use it to improve your style
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If she shows significant interest, get her to a teacher. A teacher can inspire and work with them on a level that would help for a child that age. Its great  you're supportive. I'm stoked my folks were supportive of me, now I run a studio, thanks to that little acoustic they bought me in 1979.\n\nAlso if you just are going to teach her yourself, get some chord books and maybe a DVD to help. Pick songs she wants to learn and have her listen to them and practice. Having her ear develop at a young age is very good.\n\nBest of luck.
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Check out Booklocker at the source.  Using their system you can self publish and keep all rights.  Read the FAQ's.  They will help you with many of the publishing tasks for a reasonable fee; or you can do most or all of it yourself.  They are selective but will review almost anything.  Good luck with your book.
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usually a grocery store will work with that.  Go into one and pay attention to everything, fill out an app and explain IF THEY ASK the age prob.  Usually they will let her be a cart pusher or something.
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I would start with trying to meet a talent agent, to see what you have to work with...\ngood luck.......
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There's no right way, but some suggestions\n\n- by author\n- by topic\n- by height\n\nIt all depends on what sort of books you have and how you use them. Use whatever method works best for you.
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I would start by getting as well informed as possible about hearing impairment. Then, I would choose age appropriate readings and then wait for questions by the child. This will also show your child how useful and enjoyable reading can be! Here are some reading suggestions and comments:\n\n"Anna’s Silent World" by Bernard Wolf takes the reader through a typical day in Anna’s, a deaf six-year-old, life.  It explains that even though Anna is deaf, she still does things much like other children.  Any elementary-age student should read or have this book read to them.   \n\n"Seeing Things My Way" by Alden R. Carter. A fully illustrated book about Amanda and her visual impairment. Explains in easy to read text her experiences and expectations including use of CCTV and Braille.\n\n"You and Your Deaf Child: a Self-Help Guide for Parents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children"  A resource book that parents can use when dealing with feelings about hearing loss and the implications it may have on family life. Includes reference materials covering language systems, family communications behavior and educational placement, plus more.\n\n"Kid-Friendly Parenting With Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: A Treasury of Fun Activities toward Better Behavior" by Daria Medwid and Denise Chapman Weston\nA step-by-step guide offering hundreds of ideas and methods designed to work with children ages 3 to 12 to enhance communication and strengthen relationship in skillful, fun ways.\n\n"I Can Sign My ABC’s" by Laura McCaul and Susan Chaplin, Illustrated , Full-color picture book with 26 signs-one for each letter-with manual alphabet, hand shape, a picture, the name and sign of a simple object beginning with that letter. Ideal book for teaching young children the alphabet.\n\n"My Signing Book of Numbers" by Patricia Bellan Gillen\nThis full-color picture book helps children learn their numbers in sign language. Each two-page spread has the appropriate number of things or creatures for the numbers 0-20. Signs for 30,40, etc. to 100 and instructions on "how to" are included.\n\n"I’m Deaf and It’s Okay" by L. Aseltiine, E. Mueller & N. Tait, Pictures by H. Cogancherry. How this little boy copes with the frustrations of deafness at play and at home.\n\n"My First Book Of Sign" By Patricia Bellen Gillen, Pamela J. Baker, Illustrated. A full color alphabet book, giving the sign for 150 words most frequently used by young people. Word choices based on early language acquisition. Appropriate for children beginning to read.\n\n"Choices in Deafness: A Parents’ Guide" Edited by Sue Schwartz. Ph.D.  A clear thorough, reassuring book that will help parents make the best choices. Written by professional, with frank personal accounts by parents.\n\n"The Silent Garden, Raising your Deaf Child", Second Edition\nPaul W. Ogden.  An up to date reference comprising all the bits and pieces of advice, encouragement and hard data that parents might need in order to make decisions that will enable their children to grow into strong, healthy and productive members of society.\n\n"Raising and Educating a Deaf Child" by Marc Marschark\nA comprehensive guide to the choices, controversies, and decisions faced by parents and educators. Although written by a researcher, the language and explanations of complex issues are clear and easy to understand.\n\n"A Parents’ Guide To Middle Ear Infections" by D.S. Davis,M.A., CCC-A  Answering questions about ear infections in understandable terms. Anatomy, physiology, coping at home and socially.\n\n"Psychological Development of Deaf Children" by Marc Marschark.  Beginning with the nature and scope of deafness the author integrated 30 years of information to identify in what functionally significant way deafness affects the course of child development.\n\nArthur, C. (1979). My Sister's Silent
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Age has nothing to do with it. There have actally been children as young as 6 who have published. True, they are usually childrens books but anything is possible.\n\nKeep in mind that your parents will have to sign anything you do since a minor can not join in any contract legaly. \n\nYou take the normal steps otherwise... \nFirst, write it. Sounds simpler then it really is. \nSecond, edit, edit, EDIT.  \nOnce you have an actual manuscript ready you have to find the best publishers for your manuscript. I suggest "Writers Market". \nCheck out Vonda's site for how to properly format your manuscript.\nLastly, you send it off. You keep sending it until you get published. You don't give up because there are many who are trying to get published, and some who get hunderads of rejections before actually getting published.
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You can never go wrong with an age appropriate book. Start teacher to read. May I suggest an effective and affordable book that i used and and that my son love. \n\nFirst Reader from: http://www.eagleforum.org/order/book/\n\nYou read to your daughter fun short stories and show her that you are having so much fun reading.
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This'll be a great help:\n\nRead the story and take notes on all the characters, what they're like, etc. Then take a different section of notes on their opinions. If you want, take additional notes on age, related to whom, and friends with whom. Then, when you get projects like this, all you have to do is skim through a few notes and not the whole book.
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To be honest the best way to help your child is to take them to the local library and borrow learning books. It will teach your child to appreciate books and there are so many stories and authors to choose from they will be spoilt for choice.\n\nI taught my children using the leap pad thing. It is expensive but I am sure you can pick one up second hand on ebay or somewhere like that.\n\nThere is a site called letterland which is what they use a lot in England. It shows you how to form each letter and they can be remembered easily because each letter has a character. \nThe internet is great for getting information, but you are the only one really that can help them. Take your time, be patient and take it at their pace.\nI also labelled lots of things around the house for a while and it didn't take my children long to read and spell most of the words. It can look messy with lots of post it notes everywhere but they come away easily and if it helps your child, so what!!!!\n\nGood luck x\n\nhttp://www.letterland.com/index.html
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Remember that you have something to offer! It sounds like you are a great writer, so just concentrate on what you're doing, not on how it's going to be received. Jump in there, and have confidence in yourself, girl! Good luck!
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Make sure you use professional words and always spell and grammar check before submitting it to the local paper. Go for pre- schoolers, a lot easier on the brain, but not neccessarily on the ear- drums...
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It depends on the age group of the children.  You should certainly bring copies of your work, and be prepared to discuss various issues related to writing.  If you visited a high school class, for example, you may be asked about such things as writer's block, where you get your ideas, and whether you model characters after people you know.  Again, it depends on whether you write fiction or non-fiction, and the age group you're speaking with, but it should be a good experience overall.  Look at it as an opportunity to share your talent and experience with young, budding artists, to answer their questions and to inspire them.