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There are way too many great sites for me to recommend or suggest in one page. In fact, I blame that plethora for the lack of artwork and/or photos here, there is just too much to chose from. Anyway, here are few websites worth nosing around, in random yet mostly alphabetical order:
Help and resources for future writers of children's books:
www.SCBWI.org If you want to write for children and aren't a member of SCBWI, you should be! It's the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Get to know them! This should be your very first pit stop on the road to writing for children. www.PublishersLunch.com Find out the latest news on who's who in the publishing industry. Their service is fee-based but they offer daily snippets free in their newsletter. You have to wade through to get the deets on the children's book segment, but the info is worth perusing. Broader insight will serve you well.
www.PublishersWeekly.com Also a broader writing resource but be sure to sign up for their free Children's Bookshelf e-newsletter while you're there.
www.underdown.org Harold Underdown's extensive site offers writers resources, help, advice and tips.
www.write4kids.com "Children's Book Insider" has a subscription (pay-for) newsletter but they offer lots of free information online.
http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-genre/young-adult-childrens Writers Digest has lots of general writing help, with some specifics on children's book writing sprinkled in about once a year
Writing Children's Books for Dummies doesn't have it's own, standalone website but it's a FANTASTIC resource for both the beginning and advanced writer. And I'm not just saying that because I'm quoted in it...
 Websites of a few fellow writers that are worth checking out:
www.CynthiaLeitichSmith.com A "portal into the world of literary trade books for children and young adults," her site offers author interviews, writer websites, and reading lists.
www.LoriMortensen.com Lori's award-winning books (there are lots!) are great resources for the non-fiction reader. Find out how to take her class from the Institute of Children's Literature.
www.MoWillems.com What's not to love? Funny man, funny books, fun fun fun.
www.nannygoatsinpanties.com Margaret Andrews doesn't write children's books, but she is an award-wining blogger, writer and author and will definitely make you laugh. Slight warning: her blog is written for adults and is PG-13 (and sometimes R). GennyHeikka.com is a blog called "My Cup to Yours" written by Genny Heikka (duh). Grab a cuppa joe, check out her books, read about mommyhood, and enjoy. http://erindealey.com is by -- yes, you guess it, Erin Dealy, writer, teacher and presenter. Erin is one of the best writing cheerleaders there is. www.PatriciaMNewman.com has interviewed a slew of great authors that can teach you a lot about getting started and staying motivated. Writer Elizabeth Stevens Omlor has a charming blog for writers called "Banana Peelin'" and on this post, has some great insight on making the most out of conferences. Speaking of conferences, Brian Bowes has some great key learnings from the April 2012 SCBWI Spring Spirit conference. ...and more to come! |
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 MarketingThinkTankSCBWIApril2012BitsyKemper.pdf | Here's my latest presentation from the SCBWI Spring Spirit conference in sunny Rocklin, CA, in April 2012. Please don't reuse any of this information elsewhere, though, as it belongs to me me and only me. But I am sharing! | 2.81MB | May 07, 2012 17:18:04 |  |