Young Writers: For Web sites and books listing contests, places to publish your work and excellent advice, check out the wonderful resources at author, April Henry's site.
Audio Class -- Writing, Selling and Promoting Middle Grade Fiction with Donna Gephart, from the Write Now! Coach's Always Write! Series. (Check out their other great classes.)
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INFORMATION FOR WRITERS
and ILLUSTRATORS
FROM THE WILD ABOUT WORDS BLOG:
1. Ways to Impress an Agent by Tina Wexler.
2. Secrets to a Successful School Visit by Cynthia Lord.
3. How to Survive Your First Skype Visit by Kate Messner.
4. Promote Your Book Like a Pro by Cynthia Leitich Smith.
5. Unravel That Story Problem by Becca Puglisi of The Bookshelf Muse.
6. What Makes a Good Short Story by Lauren Tarshis, author and editor of Storyworks Magazine.
7. Cats Can Teach You About Writing Haiku by Lee Wardlaw.
8. Create Picture Books with HeART by Janeen Mason.
9. Finding a Publisher is a Lot Like Dating by Lisa Bullard and Laura Purdie Salas.
10. Ways to Carve a Fantastic Pumpkin (some of which are book-related) by David LaRochelle.
11. How to Create Suspense in Fiction by April Henry.
12. Wisdom from a 13-Year-Old by Austin Towle.
13. Things to Do While Waiting to Hear from Agents and Editors by Paul May.
14. Who Doesn't Love a Book Club? by Cindy Hudson of the Mother/Daughter Book Club.
15. Getting Serious About Writing Series by Wendelin Van Draanen
16. Elevating Your Quiet Book to the Next Level by agent Erin Murphy and author Audrey Vernick.
17. Writing and Selling Greeting Cards by Sandra Louden
2. Secrets to a Successful School Visit by Cynthia Lord.
3. How to Survive Your First Skype Visit by Kate Messner.
4. Promote Your Book Like a Pro by Cynthia Leitich Smith.
5. Unravel That Story Problem by Becca Puglisi of The Bookshelf Muse.
6. What Makes a Good Short Story by Lauren Tarshis, author and editor of Storyworks Magazine.
7. Cats Can Teach You About Writing Haiku by Lee Wardlaw.
8. Create Picture Books with HeART by Janeen Mason.
9. Finding a Publisher is a Lot Like Dating by Lisa Bullard and Laura Purdie Salas.
10. Ways to Carve a Fantastic Pumpkin (some of which are book-related) by David LaRochelle.
11. How to Create Suspense in Fiction by April Henry.
12. Wisdom from a 13-Year-Old by Austin Towle.
13. Things to Do While Waiting to Hear from Agents and Editors by Paul May.
14. Who Doesn't Love a Book Club? by Cindy Hudson of the Mother/Daughter Book Club.
15. Getting Serious About Writing Series by Wendelin Van Draanen
16. Elevating Your Quiet Book to the Next Level by agent Erin Murphy and author Audrey Vernick.
17. Writing and Selling Greeting Cards by Sandra Louden
If you want to be part of the children's literature community, I highly recommend joining S.C.B.W.I. (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators).