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FAQ - Board Policies & Basic Writing Info
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About the FAQ
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Last post on June 02, 2009, 12:41 PM
in Re: What belongs in the ... by Verla Kay
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Board Policy - Everyone Read!
These are the basic "rules" of this board as set by the creator, Verla Kay.
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Last post on June 27, 2009, 12:49 PM
in How to Join this Message... by Verla Kay
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About Writing
FAQ about craft
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Last post on June 18, 2009, 09:18 AM
in MOVED: Self-Confidence &... by Marissa Doyle
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About the Message Boards
FAQ about board rules and the mechanics of using the boards
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Last post on June 18, 2009, 10:47 AM
in MOVED: Verla, please tel... by Verla Kay
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About Marketing
FAQ about the technical stuff--manuscript formatting, finding an agent, finding a publisher, etc.
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Last post on June 19, 2009, 05:29 AM
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The Craft of Writing & Illustrating
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Writing
A place to post all your questions and comments on
the craft of writing and submitting stories for children to publishers.
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Last post on Today at 07:33 PM
in Re: Writer or Author? by emcrane
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Illustrating
Especially for illustrators to post questions and comments about their craft.
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Last post on June 29, 2009, 12:52 PM
in Re: learning perspective by Avalon Ink
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Education
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.
Child Boards: Organization
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Last post on Today at 05:03 PM
in Re: NJSCBWI Conference J... by anita
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Contests
Here's the place to put all information about writing and illustrating contests.
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Last post on Yesterday at 11:50 AM
in Re: Delacorte MG Contest by Pons
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Research
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.
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Last post on Today at 09:58 AM
in Re: Name that Truck? by Carol Anne
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Pro Talk
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.
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Last post on Today at 07:24 PM
in Re: How important are a ... by Carol Anne
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Book Talk
Here's the place to chat about books you love and hate.
Child Boards: Book Reviews
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Last post on Today at 03:44 PM
in Re: adult book recs? by Marissa Doyle
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Computer & Web Discussions
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.
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Last post on July 01, 2009, 07:07 AM
in Re: Twitter by Miss P
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About Live Chat
Here's where to come to ask questions about chatting live with other children's writers & illustrators and also to let others know you would like to meet them in the #Kidlit chat room.
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Last post on April 06, 2009, 08:08 PM
in Monday Night 4-6-09 Want... by Verla Kay
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Outside the USA
This board is for discussions pertaining specifically to people living in countries outside of the USA.
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Last post on Yesterday at 04:20 AM
in Re: Any other writers in... by sarah_create
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Genres
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Graphic Novels
Here's the place to discuss writing and illustrating graphic novels. Enjoy!
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Last post on June 07, 2009, 11:12 AM
in Re: Writing Graphic Nove... by Inkygirl
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Magazines & Periodicals
A place to post tips, hints, and suggestions on how to make your writing and illustrating the best it can be.
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Last post on Yesterday at 11:06 AM
in Re: Help! by Lenzi
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Mid-Grade & Chapter Books
A place to discuss the craft of writing chapter books and mid-grade novels for children aged 8 to 12.
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Last post on Yesterday at 02:05 PM
in Re: Talking animals in a... by LA Bug
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Historical Fiction
This is the board to post discussions of historical fiction stories and books for children.
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Last post on June 22, 2009, 06:49 PM
in Re: Rules vs Reality by PatEsden
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Non-Fiction
Here's the place to discuss questions relating to non-fiction books.
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114 Topics
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Last post on May 11, 2009, 02:13 PM
in Re: Do I need citations ... by Rena
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Picture Books & Easy Readers
A place to discuss the craft of writing and illustrating picture books and easy/early readers.
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Last post on Yesterday at 05:53 PM
in Re: July Picture Book Ch... by Sully
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Poetry
A place for poets to gather and discuss their craft.
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Last post on Today at 02:35 PM
in Re: Call for Poetry Subm... by DianaM
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Sci Fi & Fantasy
A place to discuss the special problems and needs of writing sci-fi and fantasy stories for children.
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Last post on Today at 02:39 PM
in Re: Room For Epic by Vickie P
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Script Writers
Here's the place to discuss any and all aspects of script writing.
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Last post on June 30, 2009, 03:07 PM
in Re: Anybody else waiting... by TexasGirl
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Series
A place to discuss the specifics of what it takes to write series books for children.
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Last post on March 29, 2009, 09:47 AM
in Re: Book II - Where Did ... by ixtumea
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Author/Illustrator News
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Good News!
This is where you can post all your good news about
writing and illustrating for children.
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Last post on Today at 01:35 PM
in Re: Real Mermaids DO get... by AnneN
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That Stinks!
A special place for you to commiserate with each other over rejections and disappointments.
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Last post on Today at 02:17 PM
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Blog News
Here's the place to post questions and discussions about blogs. It's also where you can post your "What Did You Blog About Today" info. NOTE: All posts about blog contents will be removed after 30 days.
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Last post on Today at 03:04 PM
in Re: What did you blog ab... by Kai
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Events
Registered, published members can post information here about their own upcoming author events by using the calendar button at the top of the page. Be sure to list your name and what kind of event it is - booksigning, class, talk, or school visit.
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Last post on June 30, 2009, 02:15 PM
in Sparkler Booksigning by AnnH
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Promote Your Books!
Here's the place to promote new books coming out. Please only promote books coming out (or that have come out) by board members in the current year. Feel free to announce awards, and other good news pertaining to NEW books here, as well. Remember, promote books from the current year only (within the past 6 months or those coming out in the next 6 months.) NOTE: ONLY registered board members with 30 or more posts may promote their books here.
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Last post on Yesterday at 12:28 AM
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