I was wondering if this is a scam. I received a pamphlet in the mail saying to send it in and they'll send me an aptitude test to take. I took the test, sent it back and, of course, they say i'm "more than qualified" for their course. It costs $600 to take and I was just wondering what's up with it. It seems kind of shady to me and I don't want to get scammed. Plus, I find it hard to believe that I am SO qualified. I just don't want to get taken with this. any help would be appreciated.

Wondergirl

Research for publishers by visiting the library and checking out/looking at the Writer's Market for children's books and also Literary Marketplace. Certain publishers may specialize in the type or subject of your book. You can Google for that information too. Do your best to focus your publisher search. (Like, you wouldn't want to send a great original recipe to Playboy. Same for book publishers -- be selective.)

Vanguinar

I am enrolled with at the Institute and a former student of their "Breaking Into Print" course. This is a legitimate school with highly qualified teachers. They offer a full refund even after you complete the course! So you have nothing to lose by taking the course. You can finish it and then get your money back 60 days after you receive your diploma. There is no scam. I am very satisfied with both courses.

Vanguinar

You must know that this is really the Long Ridge Writers Group. They are the same school, but in different buildings. The professors aren't "popular" but they are qualified. My instructor had a Disney Channel original movie made about her book.

Eileen G

Does your local collage have a part time writing course? That would probably be more useful at this stage. I did a creative writing course in my local university, and my teacher told me not to re-enroll, to go and get on with writing my book instead. I reckon that is positive feedback.

About your own book, go to your local library and read lots of books that you think are aimed at the same age group as yours. Look at how they are being written and if there are things that should be included or excluded. Then look to see who publishes them.