Teleclasses for Children’s Writers
September 3, 2010 by admin
Filed under Writing for Children
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Every week, the Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club sponsors a special teleclass that covers some aspect of writing and publishing for children.
And now, the teleclasses are also available to non-club members at a special price that includes a CD of the recorded teleclass.
For just $5.97, you get to attend the LIVE teleclass, where you can ask questions, make comments, and interact with the instructor and the other participants. PLUS, you get a CD via regular mail a few days after the recorded teleclass.
Find out more about our teleclasses here.
Tips for Grandparents Who Want to Write Children’s Books
September 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under Writing for Children
If you’re a grandparent, chances are your darling grandchildren have inspired you to write many cute little stories related to some of the wonderful times you’ve had together. And, at some point, you’ll probably consider turning these stories into published books and you’ll hope to sell them to a children’s book publisher. That’s a wonderful idea! But there are a few common mistakes to avoid if you’re a grandparent who hasn’t taken classes for children’s writers, yet you hope to publish your stories for kids. You probably aren’t familiar with some of the “tricks of the trade” – the elements children’s publishers look for in the manuscripts they tend to purchase.
Here are some tips to help you have the best chance of finding a publisher for your stories:
1. Although your story may include you, the grandparent, be sure the story is told from your grandchild’s point of view.
2. Give your grandchild a problem right at the start of the story. But beware – do NOT have your grandchild simply ask you (or any other well-meaning person in the story) what to do to solve this problem. Your grandchild needs to figure out what to do himself and then go try to do it.
3. Beware of featuring too many adults in your story. If you – the grandparent – play a major role in the story, don’t include many other adults in your tale, too. Avoid the tendency to also have mom or dad show up in the story to offer even more well-meaning advice to your grandchild.
Follow these 3 tips and the delightful story you write, based on your real live grandchildren, will have a much better chance of being accepted by a traditional children’s publisher and turned into a charming picture book you can proudly present to your grandchildren and also see in bookstores across the country.
Today on Book Bites for Kids
Got a question about writing or publishing for children?
Want to let other writers know where and when you’ll be speaking at an upcoming writer’s conference?
Then call in to Book Bites for Kids, this afternoon between 2:00 and 2:15 CDT and make your announcement. The number to call is 1-646-716-9239.
Book Giveaway Week – Final Day!
Today’s the final day of Book Giveaway Week. Tomorrow, we take a break from Book Bites for Kids to celebrate Christmas Day!
Call in today at 2:00 CST with a question abour writing or publishing for children and win a book!
The number is 1-646-716-9239.
Listen to the show online at www.blogtalkradio.com/bookbitesforkids.
It’s Day 3 of Book Giveaway Week!
Today is Day 3 of Book Giveaway Week on Book Bites for Kids, LIVE this afternoon at 2:00 CST on blogtalkradio.com.
Call in during the LIVE show at 1-646-716-9239 and ask a question about writing/publishing for children and you’ll receive a free children’s book.
The Triple Crown of Success: This Week’s Teleclass for Children’s Writers
October 20, 2009 by admin
Filed under Writing for Children
We have another great teleclass coming up this week from the Children’s Writer’s Coaching Club. But you don’t have to be a member of the club to take part in the teleclass. You can register for the class separately.
Nancy I. Sanders, author of a new book called Yes! You Can Learn to Write Children’s Books, Get Them Published, and Build a Successful Writing Career, will talk about The Triple Crown of Success: How to Build a Career as a Children’s Writer, this Thursday, October 22, 2009, at noon CDT. The teleclass will be recorded and anyone who registers will receive a link to the recording.
Find out more and register for this exciting teleclass HERE now.
Learn to Write for Children
June 10, 2009 by admin
Filed under Writing for Children
If you’d like to learn how to write for children and become a published children’s author yourself, join the Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club from the National Writing for Children Center.
Find out what one new member had to say about the club here!
