By Jon Bard, CBI Managing Editor
All the top authors have their own Youtube channel. Now you can too! It’s fast and it’s free. In this video, Jon takes you through it step by step.
Ready to write middle grade books? Here’s the scoop!
From Children’s Book Insider, the most trusted name in children’s writing instruction, it’s The CBI 1-2-3 System — our exclusive, easy-to-follow route to a fulfilling children’s writing career!
We have a fantastic group of writing, publishing and marketing professionals here to help you on your journey to success. Let’s meet them!
Jon’s got a quick video that will make getting the most out of the CBI 1-2-3 System a breeze. Click here to view it now!
Get right up to speed on writing Middle Grade fiction, with Expert Guide Kirby’s killer list of great books and top resources!
Ten smart things any author can start doing right now to attract publicity.
The publicity process starts well before your book is published. Here’s how to plan for success.
A PR pro shares her top tips for authors.
We’ve got some simple steps to create your own online press center!
Aside from having a good story and a good iPad children’s book app developer, you’ll need some interactive elements in order to self publish and get your children’s book approved as an app. Here’s how to get started!
Is Print on Demand the right avenue for you? Read on and find out!
Giving Print on Demand a shot? Here’s a handy piece to assure you don’t fall prey to come common mistakes.
A brief overview of five of the main services catering to self-publishers.
How your print book can serve as a the cornerstone of a complete publishing effort.
Become a Fightin' Bookworm
now and you'll get:
► A new issue of the famous Children's Book Insider, the Newsletter for Children's Writers every month, packed with market news, hot tips and expert advice
► Complete access to The CBI 1-2-3 Succes System featuring our All-Star Team of Expert Guides
► Total access to our step-by-step children's writing course, The CBI Challenge
► Full access to our huge library of instructional articles, videos, podcasts, ebooks & more on the CBI Clubhouse
► Access to our exclusive sidebar chatbox, where you can ask questions, get help and share your latest triumphs
...and much more!
Just getting started? Dreaming of writing children's books but don't know where to turn?
Boy, have you come to the right place!
We give you a simple path to success, the wisdom of an All-Star cast of Expert Guides, the warmth of a friendly community and more than two decades of trusted guidance.
All right here on The CBI Clubhouse!
Click to see our special resources for beginners!
This month's highlights include:
► Submissions Open for Christian Magazine/Fiction Writing Contest
► Promotional Opportunity for Kindle Authors
► New Publisher of Boy-Centered Middle Grade Seeks Submissions
► New Agent Seeks Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction
► 20th Annual Self-Published Book Awards Taking Entries
► Spice Up Your Writing With Tasty Details
► Stop! Read this Before You Publish Your Book!
► Important Lessons From Two Best-Selling Authors
► How To Take Your Online Marketing to New Levels
► Going From Outline to Finished Manuscript
Welcome to The CBI Clubhouse! We're so glad you're here.
Founded in 1990, Children's Book Insider is a family business based in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado.
CBI Publisher Laura Backes has served as an editor and literary agent, and has been published herself by Random House, Writer's Digest and The Writer, among many others. She was Technical Editor of Writing Children's Books for Dummies and is the co-founder of the acclaimed Children's Author's Bootcamp workshops.
Jon Bard owned a New York-based public relations firm and was one of the field's top copywriters before joining Laura in making Children's Book Insider a full-time family effort. He is responsible for the development of The CBI Clubhouse and oversees the day to day operation of the site.
So that's a little about us. But, of course, this site is really all about you -- and all the Fightin' Bookworms!
If you have any questions at all, just use the "Contact Us" link at the top of the page to drop us a line.
Enjoy your stay!
