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Society
of Children's Book Writers and
Illustrators
The Society of
Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators was formed
in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles based writers for
children and is the only international organization
to offer a variety of services to people who write,
illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s
literature. They act as a network for the exchange
of knowledge between writers, illustrators,
editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators,
booksellers and others involved with literature for
young people. There are currently more than 12,000
members worldwide, in over 70 regions, making it
the largest children's writing organization in the
world.
Children's
Book Insider
This newsletter includes hard-hitting
information-packed articles written just for the
children's writer, such as.
NEW MARKETS. The first thing you'll see
when you pick up CBI each month is "At Presstime,"
two pages of fresh and exclusive market news. We'll
tell you about new imprints, changes in editorial
direction, calls for submission, contests, grants
and much more. We use our exclusive network of
sources to provide our readers with the hottest
leads. And we put it all right up front, because we
know your first objective as a writer is to sell.
"At Presstime" is the source to find out who's
buying.
THE SUBMISSIONS PROCESS. They extensively
cover the nuts and bolts of submitting your work,
with information that will make it easy for you to
take action. Their Editor Profile series brings you
up close to top editors, who will tell you, in
their own words, exactly what they're looking for
and how they like to be approached. Plus, CBI's
feature articles cover every aspect of the
submissions process, from formatting your
manuscript all the way through signing a contract.
WRITING WORKSHOPS. Straightforward
"how-to" pieces about writing give you the do's,
don'ts and golden rules of children's literature.
From picture books through young adult novels, CBI
tells the secrets that can turn rejection letters
into book contracts.
AUTHOR INTERVIEWS. CBI brings you the
advice, encouragement and wisdom of America's top
children's writers, through our series of exclusive
interviews.
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USEFUL RESOURCES ONLINE
Write4kids.com
- Advice and resources for aspiring children's
writers, including free reports and articles,
publishing industry news & resources and free
e-books to download. Sign up for the Children's
Writing Update, a free monthly E-Zine packed with
tips, news & advice for Children's Writers or
subscribe to the
Children's
Book Insider which is generally acknowledged to
be The Monthly Newsletter for Beginning,
Intermediate and Experienced Children's Writers.
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