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Dear Editor- http://www.DearEditor.com - Want to get some professional information from a real editor? DearEditor.com is the place for writers—published or not—to ask questions about the craft of writing and/or the publishing industry… and get direct answers and actionable suggestions.
Deborah Halverson- http://www.deborahhalverson.com - Deborah has been working with authors—bestsellers, veterans, debut, and aspiring—for over fifteen years. The books she’s edited have garnered awards and rave reviews, and many of the aspiring writers she’s coached have landed agent representation and lucrative book deals. Looking for a trusted individual to critique your manuscript and give you incredible feedback? Look no further than Deborah Halverson. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.
SCBWI- Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators- http://www.scbwi.org The international professional organization for writers and illustrators of children's literature since 1971. A must for any author or illustrator.
Tara Lazar - http://www.taralazar.com - Tara Lazar is a children’s book author, mother, foodie and boogeyman assassin (currently booked at 3am nightly). Lots of information and funny snippets about being an author and features the great November PiBoIdMo Challenge (Picture Book Idea Month)!
The Fine Line- http://www.kristenfulton.net - The Fine Line, dedicated to Children's Non Fiction books. Host of the annual WOW-nonficpic event as well as information to create your non fiction work of art. NEED IDEAS? Check out This Day In History section or our great list of non fiction books and agents who cater to NF. Interested in Non -Fiction- this is your heaven!
Art and Illustration by Sylvia Liu - http://www.enjoyingplanetearth.com - I'm an artist and illustrator who is inspired by aliens, robots, bunnies, cephalopods, and more. Author and illustrator Sylvia Liu shows you the ropes on both sides of the industry.
Carrie On… - http://www.carriecharleybrown.com- As a children’s writer, and a teacher, my goal is to help you carry on. Sometimes learning is challenging, so why go it alone? Your journey will be more meaningful and comfortable when you have friends to share it with. Friends come in all sorts of packages…kids, writers, teachers, parents, family, adults, and even books! (You can always turn to a good book!) If we work together, great things will follow! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go! Need a pep talk? You've come to the right place!
Sue Frye - http://www.inkler.blogspot.com - So you’ve decided to write a fabulous story, something new that no one else has ever thought of writing. It should be a breeze, right? Wrong. You can’t just jump into writing haphazardly (well you could but that way will take more time in the long run because you’ll need to keep backing up to fix structure and inconsistencies), you need a plan, a map, some sort of idea of where to start and where you're heading. This is a great site if you're just starting out and are trying to figure out, "where do I go from here?"
Donna Martin- http://www.donnalmartin.com - She writes children's picture books, chapter books, and young adult novels as well as essays, poetry and anything else that interests me. I am the host of the WRITERLY WISDOM series where authors and established writers give tips on the writing process as well as the host of my international FREE AUTHORS PROMOTION event held every May during my city's Children's Festival of Reading Good site for tips on WRITERLY WISDOM.
Julie Hedlund- http://www.juliehedlund.com - I write for children because I want to make their lives better through books. Yes, books educate children, give them adventures, escape, and entertainment. But books also give children hope. And what could be more important and profound than that? Check this out and take Julie's yearly 12x12 challenge!
Dear Editor- http://www.DearEditor.com - Want to get some professional information from a real editor? DearEditor.com is the place for writers—published or not—to ask questions about the craft of writing and/or the publishing industry… and get direct answers and actionable suggestions.
Deborah Halverson- http://www.deborahhalverson.com - Deborah has been working with authors—bestsellers, veterans, debut, and aspiring—for over fifteen years. The books she’s edited have garnered awards and rave reviews, and many of the aspiring writers she’s coached have landed agent representation and lucrative book deals. Looking for a trusted individual to critique your manuscript and give you incredible feedback? Look no further than Deborah Halverson. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.
SCBWI- Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators- http://www.scbwi.org The international professional organization for writers and illustrators of children's literature since 1971. A must for any author or illustrator.
Tara Lazar - http://www.taralazar.com - Tara Lazar is a children’s book author, mother, foodie and boogeyman assassin (currently booked at 3am nightly). Lots of information and funny snippets about being an author and features the great November PiBoIdMo Challenge (Picture Book Idea Month)!
The Fine Line- http://www.kristenfulton.net - The Fine Line, dedicated to Children's Non Fiction books. Host of the annual WOW-nonficpic event as well as information to create your non fiction work of art. NEED IDEAS? Check out This Day In History section or our great list of non fiction books and agents who cater to NF. Interested in Non -Fiction- this is your heaven!
Art and Illustration by Sylvia Liu - http://www.enjoyingplanetearth.com - I'm an artist and illustrator who is inspired by aliens, robots, bunnies, cephalopods, and more. Author and illustrator Sylvia Liu shows you the ropes on both sides of the industry.
Carrie On… - http://www.carriecharleybrown.com- As a children’s writer, and a teacher, my goal is to help you carry on. Sometimes learning is challenging, so why go it alone? Your journey will be more meaningful and comfortable when you have friends to share it with. Friends come in all sorts of packages…kids, writers, teachers, parents, family, adults, and even books! (You can always turn to a good book!) If we work together, great things will follow! So, what are you waiting for? Let’s go! Need a pep talk? You've come to the right place!
Sue Frye - http://www.inkler.blogspot.com - So you’ve decided to write a fabulous story, something new that no one else has ever thought of writing. It should be a breeze, right? Wrong. You can’t just jump into writing haphazardly (well you could but that way will take more time in the long run because you’ll need to keep backing up to fix structure and inconsistencies), you need a plan, a map, some sort of idea of where to start and where you're heading. This is a great site if you're just starting out and are trying to figure out, "where do I go from here?"
Donna Martin- http://www.donnalmartin.com - She writes children's picture books, chapter books, and young adult novels as well as essays, poetry and anything else that interests me. I am the host of the WRITERLY WISDOM series where authors and established writers give tips on the writing process as well as the host of my international FREE AUTHORS PROMOTION event held every May during my city's Children's Festival of Reading Good site for tips on WRITERLY WISDOM.
Julie Hedlund- http://www.juliehedlund.com - I write for children because I want to make their lives better through books. Yes, books educate children, give them adventures, escape, and entertainment. But books also give children hope. And what could be more important and profound than that? Check this out and take Julie's yearly 12x12 challenge!
