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Since 1990, Jon & Laura have been helping regular folks become published children's authors. Now they've expanded their scope to include a complete children's writing community (http://cbiclubhouse.com) and, of course, the famous Children's Book Insider newsletter.

18/11/2024

Hey folks. Tomorrow evening, we're welcoming back the wonderful Jennifer Swanson for a workshop designed for anyone who's overwhelmed by author marketing & promotion.

She developed her own 30 day timeline for getting noticed and building a fanbase using simple (and often free) tools. This is a *great* workshop for those of you who are freaked out about promoting yourself & your work! 😀

The New Way to Get Noticed & Build a Fanbase - Even If You’re Unpublished!

22/07/2024

Hey all. 😀 We're hosting a workshop tomorrow about how to find and use Mentor Texts. This is a topic writers hear about at conferences all the time, but many still find confusing. So, tomorrow, Roxanne Troup spells it all out! Learn more and save your spot here:

Unleash the Power of Mentor Texts & Level Up Your Writing - FAST!

11/06/2024

*WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT* Next Tuesday, Kate Penndorf & Valerie Heller of "Much Ado About Writing" will teach writers how to use 6 major Modes of Narration AND shift seamlessly between them. This greatly expands your storytelling abilities and gives you access to the techniques used by high level authors.

Learn more & reserve your spot here:

Learn the Secret Used By Top Authors to Create Excitement, Movement & Flow

16/04/2024

Hi everyone, we have a workshop coming up tomorrow night about a very important subject - how to appropriately address dark and difficult subjects when writing for children.

The host is Violet Lemay Illustrator/Author , whose book 'Alithia Ramirez Was an Artist' celebrates the life of a young victim of the Uvalde School shooting. The book has just won a 2024 Children's Book Council Favorite Book Award across *all three lists for which it was eligible* (Children, Teachers & Librarians). An amazing accomplishment for an amazing book. Click to learn more about the workshop....

How Conflict, Setbacks & Emotional Upheaval Can Make Your Writing Come Alive

15/03/2024

Hi folks! Next week, Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning author Jennifer Swanson will present a workshop about creating a powerful online author platform. It's a really important topic, and Jennifer really knows her stuff. Click below for all the details....

The Quick Path to Connecting With Editors, Agents, Parents & Readers, with Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner Jennifer Swanson.

19/09/2023

Any writers in the Denver area, please pass this on: our friend Lionel Bender is teaching a *free* class, "A Beginner's Guide to Publishing" at the Koelbel Library in south Denver on October 7. Lionel is a writer, editor and founder of the book packager Bender Richardson White, with 40 years of experience in the industry. This is a terrific way for anyone to get a good overview of how children's publishing works, and how to get started in the biz.

Are you a new writer or an experienced writer wanting to learn about traditional, nontraditional and hybrid publishing? Join us to learn how to select and approach publishers, whether to find an agent and the types of materials to submit. Gain insight and advice from author Lionel Bender who has ind...

23/01/2023

Hi folks! The Rhyme Doctors - Michelle Schaub, Eileen Meyer and Patricia Toht - will be the stars of our next workshop, which will focus on the right way to create rhyming picture books. Click through for more details....

On January 24th, three top picture book authors will reveal the secret to crafting great verse.

03/10/2022

Hi all! After two years and 85 episodes, our little "let's do this for a couple of months during the pandemic" project has finally completed its journey.

Join us as we say farewell to the Kidlit Social with a special "Ask Laura Anything" session. (Note: we'll be back with the occasional "pop up" episode of the Social from time to time, but this is the final scheduled episode.)

On the final Kidlit Social (Tuesday, October 4th at 5 PM Pacific, 8 PM Eastern), we say farewell to the Kidlit Social with an “Ask Laura Anything!” episode!

26/09/2022

Hi all! Tomorrow, Silbert Medal Honoree Patricia Newman will be teaching a workshop for children's nonfiction authors about crafting brilliant book proposals - an absolutely vital skill. The page linked below gives all the details.

The Insider Guide to Getting a Contract BEFORE You Write the Book

22/09/2022

Howdy all - the replay of this week's Kidlit Social is up!

On this episode, Laura welcomes Merriam Sarcia Saunders and Lee Y. Miao, two debut middle grade authors ready to share tips and advice from their publishing journey.

19/09/2022

Hi all! Tomorrow evening's Kidlit Social features Merriam Sarcia Saunders and Lee Y. Miao, two debut middle grade authors who'll be sharing tips and advice from their publishing journey. Join us - it's free! 😀

On the next Kidlit Social (Tuesday, September 20th at 5 PM Pacific, 8 PM Eastern), Laura welcomes Merriam Sarcia Saunders and Lee Y. Miao, two debut middle grade authors ready to share tips and advice from their publishing journey.

07/09/2022

Howdy all 😀 This is happening tomorrow, featuring Lionel Bender. He's a great teacher and has probably forgotten more about earning a living as a writer than most of us will ever know. Click through if you want more details (and a discount).

10 Easy Steps to Go From Hobbyist to Profitable Professional, with author, educator and book packaging professional Lionel Bender.

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