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How to Create Your Own Children’s Book iPad App

Jul 26th, 2011 | By
How to Create Your Own Children’s Book iPad App
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Karen Robertson, author of “The Author’s Guide to Book Apps”. explains how any writer can easily and inexpensively create an app version of their book or story.



“Should I Do Business With This Publisher or Agent?”

Jun 15th, 2011 | By
“Should I Do Business With This Publisher or Agent?”
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Jon’s quick video discloses two excellent free resources for checking out agents, contests, publishers and more.



Free eBook! A Visionary Take on Copyright, Marketing & Much More

Jun 6th, 2011 | By
Free eBook! A Visionary Take on Copyright, Marketing & Much More
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Can you become a successful author by giving away your work and focusing on community building? YA/Sci-Fi sensation Cory Doctorow says yes, and in this CBI exclusive eBook, he tells all!



The Writer’s Mindset: Many Eggs, Many Baskets

May 18th, 2011 | By
The Writer’s Mindset: Many Eggs, Many Baskets
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Jon’s got a new video about how successful authors think. This time – how to spread those eggs around!



Download Our Free Fightin’ Bookworm App!

May 17th, 2011 | By
Download Our Free Fightin’ Bookworm App!
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Take the CBI Clubhouse with you – no matter where you go! It’s our free Droid app, with articles, blog posts, videos & more…just for Fightin’ Bookworms.



Laura’s Workshop Is Heading to Northern California!

May 16th, 2011 | By
Laura’s Workshop Is Heading to Northern California!
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Spaces are limited, so act now to assure your spot! Get all the details here…



Steve Swinburne on Writing Humor, Nonfiction, Mysteries & More!

May 6th, 2011 | By
Steve Swinburne on Writing Humor, Nonfiction, Mysteries & More!
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Multi-talented children’s author and photographer Steve Swinburne has some great advice for aspiring writers!



Download the February Issue of Children’s Book Insider!

May 2nd, 2011 | By
Download the February Issue of Children’s Book Insider!
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It’s the new issue of Children’s Book Insider, The Newsletter for Children’s Writers!



Our ePub Resource Guide

Apr 28th, 2011 | By
Our ePub Resource Guide
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Puzzled by eBooks? Fear not: we’ve got what you need to make sense of the ePublishing revolution!



The Difference Between Being an “Author” and a “Writer” – And Why It Matters

Apr 26th, 2011 | By
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In this video, Jon explains why knowing the difference between being a writer and an author is vital – and which label newcomers should embrace.



Download Our New “Cheat Sheet” & Become a Master Bookworm!

Apr 19th, 2011 | By
Download Our New “Cheat Sheet” & Become a Master Bookworm!
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We’ve created a simple cheat sheet that puts all our best stuff at your fingertips.



95% of This Game is Half Mental!

Apr 11th, 2011 | By
95% of This Game is Half Mental!
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Yogi said it, and he wasn’t kidding. Here’s Jon with a quick video about developing a winning mindset for your writing career.



Video: Check Out a Fun Tool to Promote Yourself

Feb 25th, 2011 | By
Video:  Check Out a Fun Tool to Promote Yourself
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Jon’s found a nifty new way to generate some online attention for your blog, your site or your books. This quick video shows you exactly how it’s done.



A Clever Way to Connect with Your Favorite Authors

Feb 16th, 2011 | By
A Clever Way to Connect with Your Favorite Authors
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Want to know a neat, simple way of making a memorable first contact with a favorite author? Read on!



Free eBook: Children’s Book Publishing for the Non-Celebrity

Jan 26th, 2011 | By
Free eBook: Children’s Book Publishing for the Non-Celebrity
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With the glut of celebrity-authored titles on the market, you may feel as if us “regular folks” have no chance of getting a children’s book published. But fear not, anyone – no matter how spectacularly unfamous – can become a children’s book author.