Children’s books: San Min Book Co., Ltd., one of Taiwan's best-known publishers, seeks experienced writers who are interested in writing English picture books/readers for young EFL students. We are now recruting writers for three different categories: (1) Children’s picture books, for 6-8 year-old children (beginners) or 9-12 year-old children (intermediate readers). Manuscript length: 300 words for beginners; 400-500 words for intermediate readers. (2) Children’s early readers, for 11-15 year-old children. Manuscript length: 2000-2500 words. (3) Teenage readers, for 15-18 year old teenagers. Manuscript length: 7,000-10,000 words. We welcome various topics and forms of writing, especially a series of creative stories. Applicants please send your resume and writing samples to: editor@sanmin.com.tw, address to Ms. Tera Chuang (please clearily put the category of your submission on the title of your e-mail). For more information, please visit http://www.grandeast.com.tw/englishsite/freelancer/children.htm, or request detailed guidelines by email. EmailAddress: editor@sanmin.com.tw CompanyDetails: San Min Book Co., Ltd., founded by Mr. Liu Chen Chiang in 1953, is now a leading publisher in Taiwan. With the purpose of propagating academic thoughts, motivating cultural development and providing high quality books for readers, over 6000 different titles, including books of dictionaries, law, philosophy, religion, art, literature, economics, language learning, education, children's literature, have been published so far. San Min's publications not only are held in high repute but also have won many rewards. Payment: Payment will depend on the length, genre and quality of the work(s). It is flexible and negotiable.
(Posted 3/21/05)
