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About SCBWI & the Blueboard

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Important Announcements regarding the Blueboard will be posted here.

Moderator: Debbie Vilardi

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Topics: 21

Last post: October 07, 2023, 04:23 PM Re: Anon Board to Go Dow... by JulieM

How to Register For & Use the Blueboard

Please read the RULES, which are here. Want the history of the Blueboard? It's here! Need help using the board? Ask here!

Moderator: andracill

Posts: 242
Topics: 43

Last post: July 12, 2023, 08:51 PM Re: Getting notification... by dewsanddamps

Blueboard History, Hints & Tips

Blueboard history, info, and user hints by founder Verla Kay.

Moderator: Verla Kay

Posts: 22
Topics: 7

Last post: September 26, 2023, 08:15 AM The History of our Name by mrh

SCBWI Discussions (Events, Benefits, etc.)

Want to talk about SCBWI services, programs, or membership benefits with your peers? Post here!

Moderator: Vijaya

Posts: 231
Topics: 48

Last post: November 19, 2023, 04:38 AM Re: General Scholarship ... by RebeccaL-G

SCBWI Spotlight Interviews

Interviews with published authors and illustrators.

Moderators: Mindy Alyse Weiss, RebeccaL-G

Posts: 5
Topics: 1

Last post: May 06, 2021, 08:07 AM Re: 1. Interview with Me... by Pons

Writer's Room

The Writing Desk

Post your questions and comments on the craft of writing and submitting stories for children.

Moderator: Vijaya

Posts: 14,436
Topics: 536

Last post: November 26, 2023, 08:19 AM Re: How do I find a lite... by Ree

Picture Books (PB)

Discussions about creating picture books.

Moderator: christripp

Posts: 9,436
Topics: 906

Last post: November 06, 2023, 09:24 AM Re: Just getting started by cjmiller

Chapter Books, Easy Readers, and Middle Grade (MG)

Discussions on the craft of writing books for children aged 8 to 12.

Moderator: David Wright

Posts: 2,158
Topics: 204

Last post: November 13, 2023, 04:02 AM Re: Chapter Book Critiqu... by penny-sweeney

Kidlit Genres

Discussion of genres (not age groups, which have their own boards!) -- contemporary, fantasy, historical, sci-fi, adventure, etc.

Moderator: Debbie Vilardi

Posts: 2,891
Topics: 126

Last post: October 29, 2023, 06:04 PM Re: Word syllables by Debbie Vilardi

Research

Discuss research methods, post helpful sources, or ask research questions. Note: ONLY request research help here after you have exhausted your own sources.

Moderator: Vijaya

Posts: 1,071
Topics: 125

Last post: November 22, 2023, 11:11 AM Re: Looking for folks wh... by Lionel

Illustrator's Studio

Graphic Novels

Discussions about creating graphic novels.

Moderator: dewsanddamps

Posts: 256
Topics: 25

Last post: October 14, 2023, 11:43 AM Re: Guideline for Crafti... by HaroldU

Registered Members

Introduce Yourself!

Say hello and tell us a little about yourself! Note: older posts are periodically pruned to keep the board size manageable and posts here will NOT raise your total post count on this board. To raise your post count and gain access to more features of this board, post in kidlit discussions elsewhere on the board.

Moderator: Mindy Alyse Weiss

Posts: 2,777
Topics: 351

Last post: November 26, 2023, 05:49 PM Re: Hello from the beaut... by David Wright

All About Blogging

Here's where you can find our popular "What Did You Blog About Today?" thread, plus share good writing blogs you've found or discuss blogging in general.

Moderator: Vijaya

Posts: 610
Topics: 2

Last post: Yesterday at 07:25 AM Re: What Did You Blog Ab... by 217mom

Book Talk

Here's the place to chat about books you love and hate.

Moderator: dewsanddamps

Posts: 8,837
Topics: 286

Last post: October 01, 2023, 09:31 PM Re: Middle Grade Book Re... by Ree

Contests and Challenges

NaNoWriMo, Storystorm, Inktober, 12 x 12, Author Mentor Match, links to kidlit publisher or magazine contests, etc.

Moderator: David Wright

Posts: 425
Topics: 43

Last post: November 22, 2023, 06:08 PM Re: Seeking Mentors for ... by Mindy Alyse Weiss

Education and Services

Have a service to offer? Post classes, critique/edit/website services, promo services, etc. Please update existing threads, if applicable. Respectful statements of recommendation or non-recommendation allowed. Listings ≠ endorsement.

Moderator: dewsanddamps

Posts: 127
Topics: 64

Last post: November 27, 2023, 06:16 PM Superior Second Pages by Debbie Vilardi

Work-for-Hire & Job Opportunities

Need to hire someone? Post here. Note: SCBWI and the Blueboard neither endorse nor screen job listings except for appropriate content. Proceed at your own risk. Check credentials and track records before you sign anything!

Moderator: David Wright

Posts: 650
Topics: 104

Last post: November 22, 2023, 04:57 AM Re: Agent/2nd Place/Self... by JodyJS

Creating Kidlit as a Small Business

Should I hire an accountant? Form a LLC? How do I get organized? Put up a website? Promote? Get my family to respect my time/space? Anything pertaining to how you operate as a business goes here.

Moderator: andracill

Posts: 288
Topics: 33

Last post: October 24, 2023, 09:42 AM Re: Working with an impr... by Danielle Wilson

Agents, Markets, & Querying

News, market conditions, writer/agent/editor relationships, the query process, etc. Note: this board is visible to Blueboard members only, but some agents and editors are members.

Moderator: christripp

Posts: 4,055
Topics: 433

Last post: October 02, 2023, 12:03 PM Re: Publishing Question by laura-carter1

Good News!

Share good news such as signing with an agent, great reviews, sales and releases, etc. We can't wait to celebrate with you. :) Also, a fun, FREE way to celebrate your book birthday: https://www.scbwi.org/happy-book-birthday/

Moderator: christripp

Posts: 1,470
Topics: 113

Last post: November 21, 2023, 08:54 AM Re: Sold a rhyming PB! by dinalapomy101

Water Cooler

This is where registered members of the board can freely chat with each other about what's happening in their lives aside from their kidlit activites. It's the gathering place for all off-topic conversations. (Regular Blueboard rules still apply — play nice, no flaming, swearing, religious or political discussions.)

Moderator: RebeccaL-G

Posts: 125
Topics: 10

Last post: November 23, 2023, 09:37 PM Re: Happy Thanksgiving! by Ree

Regional Boards

Florida

This board is for the use of the Florida Region of SCBWI.

Moderator: LindaB

Posts: 86
Topics: 11

Last post: April 20, 2022, 06:11 PM Florida Printers? by Chris Harden

Indiana

This is a board for the SCBWI Region of Indiana.

Moderator: Kristi Valiant

Posts: 12
Topics: 4

Last post: December 21, 2018, 07:27 AM Anyone open to a Critiq... by Steve Vodney

Japan

This board is for all SCBWI Members in Japan to share information and concerns pertaining to their region.

Moderator: seamikan

Posts: 15
Topics: 3

Last post: June 14, 2016, 08:17 PM Re: Writing as a depende... by M Z Medina

Nebraska

Moderator: Kimberly Z.

Posts: 21
Topics: 8

Last post: July 08, 2022, 08:09 AM Re: Critique circle? by Kimberly Z.

Texas Brazos Valley Region

This is a discussion board for the Brazos Valley Region of Texas.

Moderators: lizbmertz, Candilynn

Posts: 15
Topics: 4

Last post: August 28, 2015, 02:07 PM Sign Up Now! Novel Works... by lizbmertz