Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
Fort Collins, Colorado

Dear Future Superstar :

Like most hopeful children’s book writers, you’ve likely spent hours slogging around the web, getting advice that’s often confusing, outdated and, too often, just plain wrong.  No wonder it seems like your dream of building a career writing for children seems so elusive.

I’m happy to tell you that it doesn’t have to be this way.  In a single moment, you can leave all of that behind and move powerfully toward your destiny.

I’d like to personally invite you to join the CBI Insiders.

Hi, I’m Laura Backes, founder and publisher of Children’s Book Insider, the Children’s Writing Monthly.

For 25 years, we’ve been the undisputed “go to” authority on writing and publishing children’s books. We’ve taught thousands of regular people how to become published children’s authors.

We’ve done it by offering accurate, honest and simple instruction that gives our readers a rock solid foundation to build upon — and that keeps them one step ahead in this ever-changing publishing world.

“With Children’s Book Insider on my side, I went from being unpublished straight to the bestseller list! If you dream of writing for children or teens, CBI is the place for you.”

– Ken Derby, author, “The Top 10 Ways to Ruin the First Day of School”

As a CBI Insider, you’ll get exactly the information you need any time you want it.  Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll find trusted answers to your most pressing concerns — and you’ll also find a warm, supportive community of fellow children’s writers excited about their success… and yours.

Here’s a taste of what it’s like to be a CBI Insider:

♥  You log into our exclusive Insiders-only website.  There it is — the brand new issue of Children’s Book Insider.  You download it so you can savor all the articles and exclusive market leads later.

Ah heck, who can wait for that?   You sneak a peek and see that a top agent is seeking new clients from among the ranks of the Insiders — and you seem to be a perfect fit.  What an exciting way to start the day!

♥  You’re busy, so no time to browse.  Maybe later. Right now, you need to know more about agents so you can make your big pitch.  

A simple search reveals a host of great information on the subject.  A few minutes later, you’re ready to contact that agent.

♥  Later that evening, when the kids are in bed and the house is quiet, it’s your time to explore.  You click around and marvel at the treasure trove of advice and instruction.  It’s all here — how to target the correct age group, how to come up with great story ideas, develop characters, craft plots and more.

You learn, in less then five minutes, exactly how to target the right publisher for your story — and what to say in the query letter.

Look!  There’s an article that shows you how to format your story for the Kindle and sell it on Amazon.  And here’s some killer inside advice from a world-famous expert on creating apps for children!

♥  You spend some time enjoying a replay of a recent Insider Webinar.  How cool — you can ask top experts anything you want and get an immediate answer.  And this happens every month!

♥  Before calling it a night, you decide to drop by the Insider Message Board.  Smart move.  Some fellow Insiders are discussing an article in the current issue of Children’s Book Insider about how to grab an editor’s attention.  It’s a lively, fun discussion and you’re drawn right in, sharing thoughts and ideas with your new found friends.

And that’s just scratching the surface.  There so much more — and it’s all presented in a  fun “can do” spirit that honors how special your journey to publication truly is.