Conference Networking

 How to network at conferences without it being weird.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2024/01/lauras-big-guide-to-conference-networking/

Conference Networking

 If you're nervous about networking at your next conference, here are some tips to help.

https://www.writersdigest.com/writing-conferences/10-tips-for-effective-networking-at-a-writers-conference

Connecting With Other Writers

 Writing is a lonely profession, so it helps to have a writer community to keep you company.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/10/how-to-connect-with-other-writers/

Networking at Conferences

One of the values of attending a writers' conference is the chance to network with your peers and industry professionals. 

https://www.writersdigest.com/publishing-insights/10-tips-for-effective-networking-at-a-writers-conference

Networking With Writers

Here are some tips on how to get to know other writers and form a community.

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2017/05/03/author-friends/

Sometime It Is Who You Know

Never underestimate the value of networking with your fellow writers.

http://www.booksandsuch.com/blog/sometimes-know/

Writers' Organizations

National and international writers' organizations by state. 

http://www.squidoo.com/localwritersassociationsbystate

Artist Communities

Descriptions of national and international artist communities, including grant information.
http://www.artistcommunities.org/

Nonfiction for Kids

Community and information for nonfiction writers in this Yahoo group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NFforKids/

Young Authors and Artists Group

A place for children who write and/or illustrate to learn their craft and meet others with the same interests.
www.yaagroup.org

Kidlitchat on Twitter

Kidlitchat happens every Tuesday night at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific on Twitter.
http://www.thehappyaccident.net/kidlitchat-transcripts/

Blue Board

The most active message board for children's book writers.
http://www.verlakay.com/boards/index.php

Online Networking

Written for booksellers, but equally relevant for authors, this ebook explains the many different options available for networking on the internet
http://www.scibabooks.org/SocialMediaforBooksellers.pdf

Twitter

Children's book writers tweet--
PICTURE BOOK:
http://taralazar.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/childrens-picture-book-authors-on-twitter/
MIDDLE GRADE:
http://taralazar.wordpress.com/2009/05/08/middle-grade-authors-on-twitter/
YOUNG ADULT:
http://www.mitaliblog.com/2009/03/ya-authors-on-twitter.html