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Goodreads, Tumblr and Foursquare: Are They for You?

Jane Choate — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:03:36 +0000

Note: For an explanation of how authors can use the sites Klout, Glogster and Wattpad, see Jane’s article in the February 2012 issue of Children’s Book Insider. Question: Who do you turn to for advice on the newest social media sites? Your best friend? Your boss? Your spouse? Your children

How to Create Your Own Youtube Channel in Seconds

Jon Bard — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:02:51 +0000

By Jon Bard, CBI Managing Editor

All the top authors have their own Youtube channel. Now you can too! It's fast and it's free. In this video, Jon takes you through it step by step.

The Insider’s Method of Finding a Literary Agent

Jon Bard — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:42:57 +0000

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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.

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The Insider’s Method of Getting a Literary Agent

Jon Bard — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:06:13 +0000

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!

Welcome….

Jon Bard — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:26:55 +0000

Hey folks — we're upgrading some software, so you may experience some issues navigating around the site today. Mostly, the home page isn't loading properly. We hope to have things up and running soon!

Fightin’ Bookworm Chat

Jon Bard — Mon, 10 May 2010 03:49:09 +0000

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Hey, Look Who’s on the Cover of Writer’s Journal!

Jon Bard — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:57:39 +0000

Besides the cute little kid, of course. It's CBI! Noelle Sterne's terrific interview with Laura is featured in the new issue. Click here for more info.

Fightin’ Bookworm Claudia McAdam Sells Her 13th Book from a CBI Tip!

Jon Bard — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:12:58 +0000

It's the kind of e-mail we love to get:

I need to credit Children's Book Insider with leading to the sale of my 13th book, Riddle at the Rodeo, which is due out this April from Soto Publishing. Last year you ran a piece about Soto Publishing's call for middle grade novels--a call which I answered with my submission. And the rest, as they say, is (a very happy) history.

So, I write today as an encouragement for all children's writers-- published or yet-to-be-published. A subscription to CBI yields numerous benefits, from expert advice on all aspects of the craft to actually leading to a work's publication. Thank you!

Pull a Character and Plot from Your Idea

Laura Backes — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:22:49 +0000

So far in The CBI Challenge we’ve brainstormed ideas, tested those ideas to see if they were sound and what age group they might work for, and made time in our routine to write. We’re still brainstorming this month, but now we’ll focus on pulling some specific building blocks

Video Tip: Another Quick Way to Make Yourself an Instant Expert!

Jon Bard — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:26:09 +0000

Jon shows you how to use a unique site called alltop.com to get a handle on any subject in a flash!