Writing For the Expanding Tween Market (includes Podcast)
Jul 28th, 2009 | By Laura Backes
Publishers are actively targeting the “tween” market. Here’s how write for this lively and responsive audience.
Great Technique to Help You Think Like a Kid
Jul 23rd, 2009 | By Jon Bard
Trying to figure out what today's kids want to read? Check out this simple way to uncover some inside info!
Writing Exercise: Make It Rain!
Jul 20th, 2009 | By Laura Backes
Laura’s got a fun writing exercise that’s perfect for a rainy day (or a sunny one…or a cloudy one…)
Writing Prompt: What’s Happening Here?
Jul 11th, 2009 | By Jon Bard
OK, Fightin’ Bookworms, time to get creative. We give you a photo, you give us a story!
Should Animals & Humans Communicate Within My Story?
Jul 10th, 2009 | By Jon Bard
Talking animals are one thing. But what about animals that talk to humans? Good idea, or no-no? Watch as Laura gives her take on this intriguing question..
The 5 Minute Writer
Jul 1st, 2009 | By Jane Choate
This month’s in the CBI Challenge – Making Time to Write. Here’s Jane Choate on how writers make it work.
100 Words a Day for 100 Days
Jul 1st, 2009 | By Jane Choate
From Module 3 of the CBI Challenge, Jane Choate shares an experience that can help you reach your writing goals.
Laura on Arranging Your “Heirarchy of Values”
Jul 1st, 2009 | By Laura Backes
From Module 3 of the CBI Challenge, a powerful method to get organized….and get writing!
Flex Your Muscles & Let’s Go!
Jul 1st, 2009 | By Laura Backes
Here are some fun exercises to get you in the writing habit.
Bonus Video: A Bonanza of Writing Exercises!
Jul 1st, 2009 | By Laura Backes
Exercises are fabulous ways to get into the writing groove. Join Laura as she visits two great sites packed with exercise goodness!
Writing Advice from Judy Blume & Barbara Seuling
Jun 22nd, 2009 | By Jon Bard
From the archives of Children’s Book Insider, two quick — but powerful — lessons from a pair of legendary authors.
Meet Your Audience: How to Learn What Kids Want in a Book
Jun 11th, 2009 | By Debby Johnson
As a volunteer tutor, Fightin’ Bookworm Debby Johnson has learned what young readers like. Here’s what she’s discovered….
CBI Challenge Video: Has Someone Already Used My Story Idea?
Jun 2nd, 2009 | By Jon Bard
From Module #2, Laura shows you how to use the web to determine if your story idea has already been used in a children’s book.
CBI Challenge Video: Laura Backes on Developing Stories for Different Age Groups
Jun 2nd, 2009 | By Jon Bard
In this video, from Module #2 of the CBI Challenge: Laura discusses how to polish your idea to fit specific age groups.
Writing Exercises for Developing Story Ideas
Jun 2nd, 2009 | By Laura Backes
Two fun writing exercises: One to do privately, and one to share with other Fightin’ Bookworms!
