Jon’s Twitter Updates for 2009-07-31


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Jon’s Twitter Updates for 2009-07-30


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Write for Success: 7 Tips For Children’s Book Writers


In this video, we share 7 things you can start doing right now to improve your chances of success as a children’s writer!
 


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Jon’s Twitter Updates for 2009-07-29


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Children’s Book Publishers: Where to Find ‘em in The U.S. AND Canada


Had an interesting question the other day: Is there an online listing of Canadian children’s book publishers? I did a little research and found it.

First, for U.S Publishers, you can go to http://www.cbcbooks.org/about/ourmembers.aspx .

Now, here’s the Canadian equivalent:

Association of Canadian Publishers Search page

Just select “Children’s Pubs”, search and you’ll have it!
 

 

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Jon’s Twitter Updates for 2009-07-25


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Jon’s Twitter Updates for 2009-07-24


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Writing Children’s Books: How to Think Like a Kid


Here’s a a simple, great technique to understand what today’s kids and teens want to read about. A must view for anyone who desires to write children’s books.


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Jon’s Twitter Updates for 2009-07-23


  • Thanks to all 4 voting 4 Matt’s pic! (http://cli.gs/D3aEzH) He’s 13 & so talented. For more of his photos, go to http://is.gd/1HZuE #
  • My son has a lovely mountain photo in an online contest. Please view it & click “recommend” to vote for it. Thanks! http://cli.gs/D3aEzH #
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Poetry Links for Children’s Writers


The web’s awash in poetry links
To satisfy your rhyming muse
Here’s a few for poets all
To glean tips, advice & news

(Sorry for the rhyming poor
But verse, for me, is very hard
Tho’ you’d think I’d have at least some knack
Being saddled with the last name Bard)

PoemHunter.com – A database of poetry and lyrics, searchable by title, author or text. Great for gaining some inspiration from the best!

WinningWriters.com – Articles, links and more about all types of writing, but geared particularly for poets.  They sponsor a series of contests, as well.

ilovepoetry.com – An online community for poets, featuring message boards for networking and critiquing.

gigglepoetry.com – Lighthearted site devoted specifically to children’s poetry

Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky – Award winning children’s poet offers an online guide to writing poetry.  It’s created for kids, but has lots of great advice for all aspiring wordsmiths.

kalliope – A comprehensive online poetry writing workshop and information center.

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