The CBI Clubhouse - The Community for Children's Book Writers » Jon Bard http://cbiclubhouse.com Writing Picture Books, Easy Readers, Young Adult Books and More! Sat, 19 May 2012 21:04:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Who’s Amanda Palmer? And Why Do You Need to Know About Her *Right Now*? http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/05/whos-amanda-palmer-and-why-do-you-need-to-know-about-her-right-now/ http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/05/whos-amanda-palmer-and-why-do-you-need-to-know-about-her-right-now/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 22:12:22 +0000 Jon Bard http://cbiclubhouse.com/?p=9277 By Jon Bard, CBI Managing Editor 

How one musician made a quarter of a million dollars in one day -- and why it's significant to all writers.

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]]> Starting in the 90s and continuing through the aughts, the music industry utterly imploded.  The old ways (get a record deal, record in a high-end studio, depend on your label to distribute and promote) disappeared and the new ways (record it yourself, distribute it digitally, promote via social networks

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]]> http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/05/whos-amanda-palmer-and-why-do-you-need-to-know-about-her-right-now/feed/ 3 Exclusive Interview: Debbie Dadey on Promotion, Publishing & the Writing Process http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/04/exclusive-interview-debbie-dadey-on-promotion-publishing-the-writing-process-2/ http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/04/exclusive-interview-debbie-dadey-on-promotion-publishing-the-writing-process-2/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:21:22 +0000 Jon Bard http://cbiclubhouse.com/?p=9245 Bookmark and Share]]> Bookmark and Share]]> http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/04/exclusive-interview-debbie-dadey-on-promotion-publishing-the-writing-process-2/feed/ 0 Exclusive Interview: Debbie Dadey on Promotion, Publishing & the Writing Process http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/04/exclusive-interview-debbie-dadey-on-promotion-publishing-the-writing-process/ http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/04/exclusive-interview-debbie-dadey-on-promotion-publishing-the-writing-process/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:18:22 +0000 Jon Bard http://cbiclubhouse.com/?p=9229 By Laura Backes, CBI Publisher 

Debbie Dadey has built an enormously successful writing career, with more than 150 children's book credits under her belt. In this video, Debbie chats with Laura about how she makes it all happen.

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]]> Debbie Dadey is the author of over 150 children's books, including The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series. Debbie was a first grade teacher and librarian before becoming a full-time writer.

Her award-winning "books for reluctant readers" have been published by Scholastic, Tor/Starscape Publishing, Hyperion Press, Bloomsbury USA, Delacorte,

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]]> http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/04/exclusive-interview-debbie-dadey-on-promotion-publishing-the-writing-process/feed/ 1 Your Career Coach Teresa on How to Pitch an Editor or Agent at a Writer’s Conference http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/04/your-career-coach-teresa-on-how-to-pitch-an-editor-or-agent-at-a-writers-conference/ http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/04/your-career-coach-teresa-on-how-to-pitch-an-editor-or-agent-at-a-writers-conference/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:15:27 +0000 Jon Bard http://cbiclubhouse.com/?p=9194 Bookmark and Share]]> It's conference season, and that means Fightin' Bookworms have a fantastic window of opportunity — the chance to pitch an editor or agent face to face!  This is a moment that can make your career, so you want to get it just right.  That's where your Career Coach Teresa Funke

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]]> http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/04/your-career-coach-teresa-on-how-to-pitch-an-editor-or-agent-at-a-writers-conference/feed/ 2 How to Make Your Twitter Posts Stand Out From the Crowd http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/03/how-to-make-your-twitter-posts-stand-out-from-the-crowd/ http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/03/how-to-make-your-twitter-posts-stand-out-from-the-crowd/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:00:32 +0000 Jon Bard http://cbiclubhouse.com/?p=9099 By Jon Bard, CBI Managing Editor 

Make your Tweets break through the clutter with this simple and creative trick!

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]]> Every time you Tweet, you have a second or two to catch a  follower's eye before a another Tweeter's words vie for attention.  Here's a quick and powerful tip to help your Tweets stand out from the clutter — Start each of your Tweets with a special character.

 

Here's

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]]> http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/03/how-to-make-your-twitter-posts-stand-out-from-the-crowd/feed/ 1 ★ A Vibrant Community, a Trusted Resource, a Simple Path to Success. It’s All Right Here! http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/02/cbi-1-2-3-what-it-is-why-its-here-how-to-use-it/ http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/02/cbi-1-2-3-what-it-is-why-its-here-how-to-use-it/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:21:11 +0000 Jon Bard http://cbiclubhouse.com/?p=7979 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!

 
Here's what it's all about...

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For most of our 22 years in business, our advice to aspiring authors has pretty much been the same:

Write a great manuscript, research publishers, assemble a submissions package, send it off….and wait.

If you're one of the lucky ones, your wait will end with a contract offer.  If you're

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Critique Groups Info

Progress:

What is your primary genre/area of interest?

How would you characterize your level of experience?

Are you willing to serve as a group leader if asked? (This involves facilitating group agreement on how manuscripts will be critiqued, and how often; reminding people of submission deadlines; generally overseeing the critique process and ensuring it's fair and equitable for all involved.)

Tell us about yourself so we can place you in the appropriate critique group

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]]> If you've been set up as a member of a private critique group, watch this quick video to learn how to access and participate in your group.   (Not a member of a critique group yet?  Click here to get going!)

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]]> http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/02/video-how-to-use-the-critique-groups/feed/ 1 Fightin’ Bookworm Spotlight: Cyndie Sebourn http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/02/fightin-bookworm-spotlight-cyndie-sebour/ http://cbiclubhouse.com/2012/02/fightin-bookworm-spotlight-cyndie-sebour/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:21:39 +0000 Jon Bard http://cbiclubhouse.com/?p=8940 Bookmark and Share]]> (Fightin' Bookworm Spotlight highlights members who are finding success.  Been published and want to contribute in a Spotlight of your own?  E-mail us at mail@write4kids.com)

 

 

 

 

 

I am Cyndie Sebourn, and I recently retired after twenty-five years of being a literacy educator; I am also

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