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

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About the Message Boards - Everyone Read!

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.

About Writing

FAQ about craft

Moderator: olmue

About Marketing

FAQ about the technical stuff--manuscript formatting, finding an agent, finding a publisher, etc.

News

Information dealing with this Board, Verla Kay, the Kidlit chat room and Verla Kay's website will be posted here. For information about how to register for the message board, please click here.

Moderator: Verla Kay

How to Use this Message Board

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

Preserved Posts

This is a "read only" board for threads that Moderators need to make sure are not accidentally deleted from this forum.

Moderator: olmue

HELP!!

This is the place to post questions when you need help with anything Blueboard

Writing

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

Moderator: Christy

Illustrating

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

Moderator: Ev

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.

Moderator: Joni

Contests

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

Moderator: Mindy Alyse

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.

Moderator: Marissa Doyle

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.

Moderator: Joni

Book Talk

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

Moderator: AnneB

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.

Moderator: courtney

LIVE Chat

Info on how to chat live & a place to ask for people to join you in chat

Moderator: Larissa

Outside the USA

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

Moderator: Natalie

Graphic Novels

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

Moderator: courtney

Magazines & Periodicals

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

Moderator: Ev

Middle Grade & Chapter Books

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

Moderator: JennaWren

Historical Fiction

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

Moderator: Marissa Doyle

Non-Fiction

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

Moderator: Joni

Picture Books & Easy Readers

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

Moderator: Donna J.

Poetry

A place for poets to gather and discuss their craft.

Moderator: Ev

Sci Fi & Fantasy

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

Moderator: Joni

Script Writers

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

Moderator: courtney

Series

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

Moderator: Christy

Ebooks

Here's where people can share news and ask questions pertaining to Ebooks

Moderator: AnneB

Pre-Published Good News!

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

Post-Published Good News!

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

That Stinks!

A special place for you to commiserate with each other over rejections and disappointments.

Moderator: MysteryRobin

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: Post news with YA content on the new YA Blog News board in the Registered Members Only section of this board. Also... all posts about blog contents will be removed without notice after 30 days to keep the board up-to-date.

Moderator: JennaWren

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.

Moderator: Jaclyn Dolamore

Children's Illustrator URL's

Illustrators of children's literature website URL's and helpful comments about those websites are posted here.

Moderator: MysteryRobin

Children's Writer/Illustrator URL's

Illustrators who are also writers website URL's and helpful comments about those websites are posted here.

Moderator: Larissa

Children's Writer URL's

Writer website URL's and helpful comments about those websites are posted here.

Moderator: Jaclyn Dolamore

Other URL's

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

Moderator: JennaWren

About Off Topic Boards

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

Goodie! Goodie!

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

Moderator: Mrs. Jones

Other Stuff

Here's the place to post fun and silly stuff, serious off-topic, everything/anything that doesn't fit in one of the other categories.

Moderator: Larissa