Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Chat Board

A FAQ section with the "rules" of this board as set by the creator, Verla Kay, as well as information on how to use the Board.

To join this board YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Here's the place to come for information if you need help using any of the many wonderful features of this Message Board.

This is the place to post questions (and answers) when help is needed with anything related to this Message Board.

Information important to everyone that concerns this message board will be posted here. EVERYONE please read IMMEDIATELY!

Moderator: Verla Kay

Here's the place to chat about books you love and hate.

Moderator: AnneB

Here's the place to share tips and information about using your computers for writing and illustrating and it's also the place to talk about building websites, using the internet for promoting books, etc. Please use the URL's boards for listing specific URL's that don't pertain to these topics.

Moderator: H. Pinski

Here's where people can share news and ask questions pertaining to all aspects of Digital Publishing

Moderator: H. Pinski

This is the place to discuss conferences, writing &/or art classes, anything that would "educate" you in your chosen profession - writing &/or illustrating for children.

Moderator: Joni

Especially for illustrators to post questions and comments about their craft.

Moderator: Artemesia

This board is for discussions pertaining specifically to people living in countries outside of the USA.

Moderator: Natalie

Here's the place for discussions about the joys, problems and concerns (such as school visits, author talks, royalties, contract issues, etc.) of published authors and illustrators.

Moderator: Joni

Here's the place to post information that will help others who are doing research on specific subjects, or for you to request information. NOTE: ONLY request research help here if you have already exhausted your own internet sources first.

Moderator: Marissa Doyle

A place to post all your questions and comments on the craft of writing and submitting stories for children to publishers.

Moderator: Christy

Here's the place to put all information about writing and illustrating contests.

Moderator: Mindy Alyse Weiss

Here's the place to discuss writing and illustrating graphic novels. Enjoy!

Moderator: Artemesia

This is the board to post discussions of historical fiction stories and books for children.

Moderator: Marissa Doyle

A place to post tips, hints, and suggestions on how to make your writing and illustrating the best it can be for magazines and Ezines.

Moderator: Ev

A place to discuss the craft of writing chapter books and middle grade novels for children aged 8 to 12.

Moderator: JennaWren

Here's the place to discuss questions relating to non-fiction books.

Moderator: Joni

A place to discuss the craft of writing and illustrating picture books and easy/early readers.

Moderator: Donna J. Shepherd

A place for poets to gather and discuss their craft.

Moderator: Ev

A place to discuss the special problems and needs of writing sci-fi and fantasy stories for children.

Moderator: Joni

Here's the place to discuss any and all aspects of script writing.

Moderator: H. Pinski

A place to discuss the specifics of what it takes to write series books for children.

Moderator: Christy

This is where everyone can post all your good news about writing and illustrating for children that happens BEFORE a book (or magazine article or story) is published. Getting an agent, winning a contest, acceptance of a book or magazine piece, full requests, cover releases, etc. are the kinds of news to post here. Do not post news here about something AFTER it has been published.

Moderator: Christy

NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE 50+ POSTS TO POST ON THIS BOARD. Here's the place to post your good news after a book (or magazine piece) has been published. Announcements of awards, book trailers, reviews (before or after publication), book signings, author talks, etc. are encouraged on this board.

Moderator: Larissa

Note: ONLY THOSE WITH 50+ POSTS CAN PROMOTE THEIR BOOK(S) HERE. This is your place to promote your books (or the books of your friends).

Here's the place to post all SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators) events that anyone can attend, whether or not they are a current member of SCBWI.

This is where you can post all your good news that's not children's writing/illustrating related.

Moderator: Mrs. Jones

Writer and Illustrator PG rated URLs and helpful comments about those websites are posted here.

Moderator: Larissa

This is the place to post website PG rated URLs that are not necessarily writing-related but that you would like to share with your fellow board members.

Moderator: JennaWren

Rules for posting in the Off-Topic section of this board

This is the place to post anything not related to children's writing or illustrating.