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Caught In The Web (Web Sites for Children’s Writers and Illustrators) By Peggy Archer
This is not an all inclusive list but a great place to start. Of course our national website is a wealth of information with many links and facts related to the industry, well worth some mouse time. Below are some of our other favorites.
www.scbwi.org/ (SCBWI Web Site) The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators official web site. Includes information available to non-members and additional information for members only. Links to related sites about writing and illustrating for children. Provides information to those interested in joining SCBWI.
www.underdown.org/ (The Purple Crayon) Editor’s site with articles, advice for writers and illustrators, book reviews, interviews, references, visuals, and more links. The basics and beyond.
www.write4kids.com (Children’s Writing Supersite) (presented by Children’s Book Insider) Offers tips and advice, articles, message board, and free e-zine. Links to Children’s Writers Marketplace with latest market news by Margaret Shauers.
www.aaronshep.com/kidwriter/index.html (Aaron Shepherd’s Web Site) For beginning and seasoned writers. Go to Aaron’s Kidwriting page for guidelines, advice, articles, links, more.
www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx (Rx for Writers) Writers support room with articles and tips, interviews & discussions with guest writers and editors, chat rooms; links to the Institute of Children’s Literature home page.
www.writing-world.com (Writing World) See the Advice from a Caterpillar section under “children’s writing.” Features articles, tips, markets, contests, free newsletter, links.
www.phylliscahill.com/greatsites/sites.html (Great Sites) Lists sites for art directors, editors, authors and illustrators of children’s literature. Includes websites on writing and illustrating, marketing, education, references, portfolios, authors and illustrators’ websites, and more.
www.cbcbooks.org/ (The Children’s Book Council) ‘Pages’ for publishers, teachers and librarians, booksellers, parents, authors and illustrators. Advice, articles, FAQ’s. Children’s book related news and information. www.verlakay.com/Pages/24WritersTips.html (Writers’ Tips fromVerla Kay) Offers tips on children’s writing and getting started. Site includes a chat board, chat room, resources, and links. Last update 2002, but worth the look. Written with humor.