A new UNESCO report declares that 250 million of the world’s 650 million primary school age children cannot read, write or do basic…
Laura and I have been teaching people how to become successful children’s authors for close to 25 years. It’s a rich and wonderful way to…
by Suzanna Henshon If your definition of breaking into publishing includes writing and selling a 300-page novel, or convincing a publisher to invest thousands of dollars in your picture book, you’re overlooking a substantial part of the market. Magazines need new material on a weekly or monthly basis. Some writers start off by […]
Is it possible for one “regular” person to truly change the world? To bring hope and connection to millions? When Todd Bol built a small, schoolhouse-shaped box for his mom – so she could share her favorite books with her neighbors — he wasn’t intending to create global change. But it happened. Today, 77,000+ […]
Want to learn how to write a book for children? OK, let’s start at square one. You’re fascinated by writing and you’re interested in starting a children’s book career, but you’re not sure what to do first. The key thing is not to overwhelm yourself. Don’t worry about getting published. Don’t concern yourself […]
Have you ever received a critique on your work that pointed out substantial issues? Yikes, it usually feels quite painful, particularly when it pertains to a story or poem that you really poured your heart and soul into. You want to vanish into the floor like the Wicked Witch of the West does at […]
A children’s author shares her tips for maintaining your sanity through the search for a literary agent — and how to act once you get one.
Erin Teagan, author of the middle grade novel The Friendship Experiment and the Luciana, 2018 Girl of the Year books for American Girl, talks about her writing process.
Author Sally J. Pla talks about her two middle grade novels and upcoming picture book that feature neurodiverse characters.
Our CBI Insiders are taking the publishing world by storm! Here’s some of what our Children’s Book Insider subscribers are accomplishing (with just a little help from CBI!)
For the self-published author, Amazon is the single easiest and least-expensive way to get your book in front of readers. Amazon Marketing Services offers authors a way to raise their books’ visibility.
Two award-winning children’s authors explain why writing stories that help children feel a range of emotions is the best gift we can give our readers.
She’s authored dozens of books. Now, as she celebrates her 35th year writing, Jane McBride offers her top 35 lessons learned. Enjoy some remarkable insight from a true professional.
by Jane Choate What is new adult fiction? New adult fiction bridges the gap between young adult and adult books. It typically features protagonists between the ages of 18 and 26. The label was first used in 2009 when St. Martin’s Press hosted a contest looking for stories that could be marketed […]
