Marketing Tips

Nancy Sanders blogs a series of writing tips. (Note: Click the link at the bottom right of each entry to get to the next tip.)
http://nancyisanders.wordpress.com/2009/06/17/marketing-take-a-peek/

New Agent

Brenda Bowen is joining Sanford J. Greenburger as an agent. She represents children's books for all ages (preschool through young adult).
http://ow.ly/ifbh

Children's Book Stores

List compiled by Kathleen Duey:
http://www.kathleenduey.com/content/blogcategory/19/18/

Book Publishing

Consulting editor Alan Rinzler gives an insider's view of writing and publishing.
http://www.alanrinzler.com/blog/

Book Editor Interviews

Monster list of children's book editor interviews compiled by Cynthea Liu:
http://www.writingforchildrenandteens.com/2006/06/29/107/monster-list-of-childrens-book-editor-interviews-blogs-and-more/

New Agency

Michael Stearns, Chris Richman, and Danielle Chiotti are starting a new children's book agency. Their website will be:
http://www.upstartcrowliterary.com/

Book Review Blogs

List of blogs that review children's books:
http://ow.ly/hBso

Publisher Sales Department

What happens after your novel is acquired? A blog from an employee of a publisher's sales department.
http://pimpmynovel.blogspot.com/

Why Agents Reject

There are many reasons, not related to the quality of your manuscript, that an agent might turn you down.
http://killzoneauthors.blogspot.com/2009/07/why-do-good-agents-turn-down-good-books.html

E-Book Release Dates

Should e-books be released simultaneously with the hardcover version?
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2009/07/e-book-pricing-and-publication-debate.html

Fall 2009 Children's Books

Publisher's Weekly list of children's books coming out in Fall 2009 (courtesy of agent Jill Corcoran's blog).
http://jillcorcoran.blogspot.com/2009/07/whats-hitting-childrens-book-shelves.html

Best Kids' Books Ever

New York Times op-ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof makes hisoriginal list:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/05/opinion/05kristof.html
and hundreds of readers add their suggestions:
http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/04/the-best-kids-books-ever/

National Bookselling Day - November 9, 2009

A day to celebrate bookstores, increase store traffic, and sell more books.
http://ow.ly/bp66

Publicity

A blog from someone who works in the publicity department at a large publishing house
http://yodiwan.wordpress.com/

Anti-Plagiarism Day

Definition and examples of plagiarism.
http://howpublishingreallyworks.blogspot.com/2009/07/anti-plagiarism-day.html

Google Book Search Settlement

Take this survey and let them know what you think. You don't need to have standing to give your opinion.
www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB229EB66ZEQ5

Agent Viewpoint

Blog written by the Guide to Literary Agents editor.
http://guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/

Artwork inspired by Where the Wild Things Are

Many illustrators pay tribute to the Maurice Sendak classic.
http://www.terribleyelloweyes.com/

Story Emotions

Four techniquesfrom editor Cheryl Klein to reach the emotional heart of your story.
http://chavelaque.blogspot.com/2009/07/four-techniques-to-get-at-emotional.html

Character Chart

Detailed sample chart to keep track of your characters' traits.
http://www.eclectics.com/articles/character.html

Jane Addams Children's Book Award

Yearly award for a children's book published in the previous year that promotes peace, justice, and equality. (deadline December 31)
http://home.igc.org/~japa/jacba/index_jacba.html

New Picture Book Line - Hammond

With a six titles in its first list, Hammond will debut a new book line this fall.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6669625.html?nid=2788&source=title&rid=350446227

First Page Critique

Submit the first page of your manuscripts and get critiqued by a children's book editor.
http://pitchclinic.blogspot.com/

Podcasting

Tips on how to choose a podcast host.
http://getknownbeforethebookdeal.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/06/selecting-a-host-provider.html

Picture Book Advances

If you have a published picture book, fill out a survey and receive information for negotiating future contracts.
http://barbarakanninen.com/picture_book_author_advance_survey
And here are the results:
http://www.barbarakanninen.com/pb_author_advance_surey_results

CWIM Blog

A must read blog by the editor of the Children's Writers and Illustrators Market.
http://cwim.blogspot.com/

Rhyme Zone

Online rhyming dictionary that gives rhymes by number of syllables and indicates the more common rhymes.
http://www.rhymezone.com/

Quit Your Day Job?

Ten questions to consider before doing so.
http://www.writersdigest.com/article/10-questions-writers-must-ask-before-quitting-their-day-job/

Publishing Industry Twitter Directories

Lists of twitters for publishers, agents, editors, bookstores, etc.
http://shrinkingvioletpromotions.blogspot.com/2009/06/twitter-dee-dee.html
http://www.highspotinc.com/blog/2008/12/a-directory-of-book-trade-people-on-twitter/

Albert Whitman Looking for Novels

Send query letters or complete manuscript via snail mail to Kathleen Tucker, Editor-in-Chief for novels with protagonists up to age 12. Simultaneous submission okay, but mention it in your letter.
http://www.albertwhitman.com/