Jon offers a quick primer on how to impress an editor from the start — and reduce your chances of receiving that dreaded rejection letter!
Note to guests: this is part of our ongoing step-by-step writing course The CBI Challenge, which is included in membership to Children’s Book Insider and The CBI Clubhouse. Each month, we have a variety of articles and exercises tied to the current step in the course. This exercise is part of the modlule "Sharpen Your Strengths", [...]
Make the most of your talent, by focusing on your strong — and your weak — points.
Listen in as award-winning author Donna Gephart discusses writing humorous middle grade fiction, tapping into the concerns of that age group, and reaching her market.
From our best selling ebook I’ve Written a Story, What Do I Do Now?, a special gift: the complete first chapter which features “The Ultimate Editing Checklist”. This isn’t theoretical wishy-washy stuff — it’s right to the point and really, really powerful.
It’s easier than ever to find writing jobs online. In this quick video, Jon shows you how to use four great sites to help earn valuable experience — and a few extra dollars!
Jon’s come across an amazing resource that will help you take the leap into the digital publishing world — and it won’t cost you a cent! Check out this quick video and get started today.
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Laura Backes, publisher of CBI, has worked in the field since 1986, and has held positions with several publishers including Ballantine and Farrar, Straus & Giroux. She is also a former literary agent and freelance editor. Her [...]
Listen in as Laura chats with multi-talented children’s author and photographer Steve Swinburne. Steve’s got some great advice for aspiring writers!
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This month's highlights include:
► Publisher Accepting Fiction With Educational Slant, and Unique Nonfiction
► Two Agents Taking on New Clients
► Literary Magazine for Young Readers Taking Submissions
► New Short Story Contest
► How to Create a Winning Series
► Alien Clones and Modern Fairy Tales Equal High Concept Humor
► How to Write a Page Turning Picture Book
► The CBI Challenge - Get Instant Feedback on Your Work
► Increase Your Earnings With Speaking Gigs
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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.
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