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FAQ - Board Policies & Basic Writing Info
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About the FAQ
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Last post on January 25, 2010, 08:28 PM
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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 December 10, 2009, 09:26 PM
in MOVED: Bruce Hale Interv... by Natalie
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About Writing
FAQ about craft
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Last post on August 10, 2010, 10:27 AM
in MOVED: 11 Plot Pitfalls ... 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 April 22, 2010, 11:20 AM
in MOVED: Critique Groups 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 September 01, 2010, 07:21 AM
in MOVED: You Tube video fo... by Marissa Doyle
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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 11:16 AM
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Illustrating
Especially for illustrators to post questions and comments about their craft.
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Last post on Yesterday at 09:36 AM
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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 10:09 AM
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Contests
Here's the place to put all information about writing and illustrating contests.
Child Boards: Book Giveaways
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Last post on Yesterday at 12:24 PM
in Re: Logline Contest - Pr... by sclark
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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 Yesterday at 11:35 PM
in Re: Pay-by-the-week hote... by Melissa K
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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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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 11:30 AM
in Re: Whatcha reading? by Bigfoot
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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 Yesterday at 06:04 PM
in Re: Argggh! Help! Word... by pengwinz
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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 September 01, 2010, 04:35 PM
in Re: Anyone Interested In... by Juvpoetess
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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 August 24, 2010, 12:47 AM
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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 August 26, 2010, 03:52 AM
in Re: Any One Writing a GN by lostjoyfound
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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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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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Historical Fiction
This is the board to post discussions of historical fiction stories and books for children.
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Last post on September 01, 2010, 04:27 PM
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Non-Fiction
Here's the place to discuss questions relating to non-fiction books.
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Last post on Yesterday at 11:48 AM
in Free non-fiction webinar by sclark
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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 09:28 AM
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Poetry
A place for poets to gather and discuss their craft.
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Last post on August 19, 2010, 10:57 PM
in Indie poetry by Juvpoetess
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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 August 26, 2010, 09:45 AM
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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 July 14, 2010, 01:46 PM
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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 August 03, 2010, 11:53 PM
in Re: Favorite PB series by Meglin
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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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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 10:14 AM
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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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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 Yesterday at 05:54 PM
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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 11:43 PM
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