This page is for use by those attending the CCBC's Business Of Writing seminar. Please do not post this URL anywhere publicly. I realize that the URL is at the bottom of most of my slides; I'm fine with posting a few slides publicly, but please don't specifically point people to this page -- thanks so much!
Also, here are answers to questions I am frequently asked about the craft and business of writing and illustrating for young people including how I got my agent and advice on how to find an agent.
For those looking for info about the basics of breaking into writing and illustrating for young people, I STRONGLY recommend you checking out Harold Underdown's Purple Crayon site. I also have a "Getting Into The Business" section in my FAQ.
LINKS AND RESOURCES I MENTIONED DURING THE SEMINAR
(Last updated November 26, 2016)
INTRO, SOCIAL MEDIA:
QUIET: The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can't Stop Talking - by Susan Cain
My definition of networking:
Networking is about gradually building trust through meaningful relationships.
TWITTER:
My Twitter Guide For Authors & Illustrators
How to post photos/GIFs on Twitter: bit about tagging people in photos in near the bottom.
My Twitter lists of agents who represent kidlit/YA, kidlit/YA editors, art directors.
#PitMad: a pitch party organized by Brenda Drake. Read the rules carefully before participating.
2016-2017 Pitch Contest Calendar
TIPS ON FINDING AN AGENT:
See my list of tips and resources on how to find an agent here.
EDITORS, AGENTS & ART DIRECTORS RESEARCHING ONLINE:
Inkygirl survey of editors, agents and art directors about researching people online
CONFERENCES AND AUTHOR ORGANIZATIONS
CANSCAIP's Packaging Your Imagination - See CANSCAIP website
SCBWI - Society Of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
SCBWI Annual Winter Conference in NYC 2017 (I'm on faculty this year)
Organizations for children's book authors and illustrators: CANSCAIP, SCBWI
PERSONALSTUFF I MENTIONED:
How a rejection got me a book deal: My career-changing SCBWI Summer Conference experience
More info about my books: DebbieOhi.com/books
Ruth Ohi - my awesome sister
Maureen McGowan - YA author who came up with the lightning rod analogy