We’ve gone from square one to a published book! Now, let’s seal the deal by mastering the art of promotion.

Learn how two authors built thriving blogs. It’s easy – and fun!

Facebook is a superb way to build a fan base and get exposure. This video makes getting started a breeze!

In this video, Laura explores the basics of targeting and submitting to children’s magazines.

  Click Here to Tweet This Video!             Share This Video on Facebook!   Agents are some of publishing's true heroes.  They're also among the hardest-working folks we know.  In their honor, we've prepared a video that will help make their lives easier — and your career more successful. We've

This video offers a little-known method for identifying literary agents who are seeking new clients, and describes exactly how to get your foot in the door! If you’re a writer looking for an agent, you need to watch this video!

Our newest Contributing Editor is a 13 year old writer and reader who’s got plenty to say about Young Adult books. Valuable insight from a really smart kid!

Our 13 year old special contributor Audrey is back with more great advice about writing for teens.

The key information you need to locate and target a children’s publisher for your manuscript is a click away. Here’s where to find it…..

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Author Kathryn Lay breaks down the five essentials of submitting your work to publishers….the S.M.A.R.T. way!

With 16 modules of the CBI Challenge under your belt, you’ve written your manuscript, received feedback from knowledgeable sources, and incorporated any revisions you agreed were necessary. Now you’ll tick off those final items on your to-do list before dropping your manuscript in the mail.

by Jane McBride Choate   The World Book Dictionary defines a mentor as “a wise and trusted adviser.” So what does mentoring have to do with writing? Serving as a mentor can enrich an experienced writer’s life by allowing the exploration of the craft of writing from a teaching perspective.

  Being a writer is hard on your ego. First, you put your best efforts (and often your most vulnerable experiences) down on paper for the world to see. Then you had it over to another person to be scrutinized. It’s this person’s job to praise the good aspects of

  Form a writers’ group. Find other writers who are also working on children’s books and critique each other’s work. You can network at local conferences or classes (go to www.scbwi.org for your region’s Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators), post an announcement at your library or local book