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Nuts & Bolts: Word Counts & Age Groups in Children’s Books

Laura Backes — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:57:17 +0000

By Laura Backes, CBI Publisher

Here they are: The Rules of the Game for Writing Children's Books -- from Board Books Straight through Young Adult! This is a must-read for all authors.

Create a Query that Gets a “Yes”

Jane Choate — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:31:43 +0000

We have taken classes on how to write the perfect query letter. We know the ins and outs of crafting that attention-grabbing letter that will snare an editor and/or agent’s question. Or do we?

Do you know how to keep your query letter from being filed in the circular file

Laura Interviews Expert Guide Kathryn Lay

Jon Bard — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:19:04 +0000

Kathryn Lay has more than 1,600 — that’s right, 1,600 — publishing credits. Listen in and find out how she’s built such a thriving career!

How Do I Determine the Proper Age Group For My Manuscript?

Jon Bard — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:17:53 +0000

In this video, Laura gives tips about how to target the correct age group for your book.

Video: What Should I Write About?

Jon Bard — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:51:24 +0000

You're driven to write a children's book, but you're not sure what you want to write about. No problem, let's figure it out. In this video, we'll give you some tips for avoiding what *not* to write about, and how to mine your own life experiences for great subjects.

Ordinary Characters, Extraordinary Feats

Jane Choate — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:55:04 +0000

I admit it. I love superheroes. I love their super strength, super powers, super intelligence, and super good looks. However, I don’t write about superheroes. I write about ordinary people doing extraordinary things despite insurmountable odds. Is that not the measure of true greatness? Whether I am writing about a

Tell a Friend about The Clubhouse & Score Free Goodies!

Jon Bard — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 22:23:57 +0000

Editors on the Move: Latest Children’s Publishing News

Laura Backes — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:55:26 +0000

From the ever-changing publishing world, the latest from Highlights for Children, Simon & Schuster, Dial and more.

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

Jon Bard — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:01:07 +0000

Jon's quick video discloses two excellent free resources for checking out agents, contests, publishers and more.

The Writer’s Mindset: Many Eggs, Many Baskets

Jon Bard — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:05:48 +0000

Let's continue our series of quick videos about developing a success-oriented mindset with a chat about the way successful writers approach their careers. The key: avoiding the "all or nothing" syndrome.