http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ Discussion and chat board for members en-US Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:33:40 +0000 bbpress 1.0-alpha-2 q http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/search.php http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=58#post-366 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:29:59 +0000 phutchison 366@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Here goes, everyone. I will look forward to seeing what y'all have to say about my little story.</p> <p>Marvin, I got your comments via email. If you wouldn't mind posting so others can see them, it would be great. I wish I would have known about your trip... I am about in the middle between Ashville and Charleston. We could have met for coffee! Glad you had a great trip.</p> <p>Welcome back, everyone! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=57#post-358 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:03:53 +0000 edkowalski 358@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hi gang. Hope everyone's summer's going well. Thought I'd ask if anyone has material they'd like to submit for this month? I'm dying to see your creative minds. Taking a break til Sept/fall isn't bad either. Be well. Enjoy the rest of summer. Keep writing. :) </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=55#post-338 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:38:58 +0000 edkowalski 338@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hi, guys. I emailed you chapter 1 of my book, True Colors: A Young Gecko's First Tail of Adventure. Looking forward to comments, thanks! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=56#post-349 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:22:03 +0000 phutchison 349@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hi everyone. I am going to sound so low-tech with this appeal, but if I can get some insight on this topic, I'll put up with the red face.<br /> I am looking into freelance writing jobs on the internet and many sites want me to send the url to my portfolio. I have so many questions about this I barely know where to start. But here goes:<br /> 1. What should go in this portfolio?<br /> 2. If I put writing samples in there, should they be copyrighted? If so, how do I go about doing this?<br /> 3. Once I figure all this out, and actually have a portfolio, how do I send these sites the url for it? (See, I told you... low-tech :)) </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=47#post-277 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:18:50 +0000 kathikurz 277@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>A question for all of you writing chapter books. Is it manditory to name the chapters? </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=48#post-287 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:50:28 +0000 Lois 287@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hello again, </p> <p>Fernando asked that I post my story (eventhough it is not a children's story). All feedback is welcome. A littel background..I entered a contest sponsored by NYC Midnight and was given the subject matter of Computer Hacker and the genre, Drama (and a limit of 2500 words), so it it seems choppy in places, I was cutting down on text. I had 8 days to write a complete story...my knowledge of computers wa a bit limited, so if any of you have more expertise in this area, try not to cringe too much :)</p> <p>The first page is a quick summary of my story. Thanks, </p> <p>Lois 8-) </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=54#post-324 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:48:25 +0000 Sheila 324@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hi, Ed! Welcome to the NJCWG communications forum. </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=53#post-311 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:11:19 +0000 Sheila 311@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hi, All!</p> <p>Here's the thread for my Hot Pink Hubcaps entry.</p> <p>It's not Emily Dickenson, but then it's not meant to be. Rather, I wrote it as an homage to Madeleine: In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines..., and as a spoof on the crazy industry that is publishing!</p> <p>It made me smile a lot while writing it. I hope that it brings a smile to you as well.</p> <p>Have at it! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=52#post-310 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:12:23 +0000 Sheila 310@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>A small correction to my upcoming submission date: The Hot Pink Hubcaps Competition results will not be announced until May 5th at our regular Bridgewater Group meeting, so I have to push the submission date off on this piece until then. As you know, the voting is blind, so I can't release the work until voting and results are announced. Just wanted to let everyone know!</p> <p>Have a great weekend!!! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=51#post-306 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:31:03 +0000 B. Grigoletti 306@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Just had this interview posted on CFRA radio 580 and well for future interviewees this is exactly how you are NOT supposed to sound. Remember the key rule that I forgot...BREATE....LOL<br /> <a href="http://www.cfra.com/chum_audio/bruno_grigoletti_apr19.mp3" rel="nofollow">http://www.cfra.com/chum_audio/bruno_grigoletti_apr19.mp3</a> </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=49#post-299 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:53:27 +0000 Sheila 299@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hi, Everybody!</p> <p>Who would like to go next? </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=50#post-300 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:57:18 +0000 Sheila 300@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Jack and I would like to thank all members who took the time to attend our Exploratory Committee meeting last Wednesday night. We are looking forward to working with everyone on this exciting project.</p> <p>All the best! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=45#post-266 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:47:02 +0000 Fernando 266@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Thanks for allowing me to submit. I have e-mailed the .docx file to all of the folks on the e-mail list Sheila sent. February is a short month, as well as Pirate Month because of all the R's in it. I've submitted 16 pages of 4200 words. Therefore, crit as many pages or as few as you like. All your comments are welcome. (Especially those that are not positive.)</p> <p>I hope you enjoy.</p> <p>Fernando </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=46#post-274 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:49:01 +0000 Sheila 274@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hi, Kathi!</p> <p>This is an example of how a question thread could begin. Just "Add a New Topic" and you're ready to go. If you find that this method does not gain enough attention then questions could always be posted to the web site rather than started as a thread. </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=43#post-230 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:25:01 +0000 Sheila 230@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Here's our thread for Marvin's Story! Please remember everyone that critiques are due no later than thirty-one days from the date that the topic posts. So this critique would be due no later than January 31st.</p> <p>I'm looking forward to discussing this ghostly tale with everyone!</p> <p>Also, please join me in welcoming Fernando to our group. A warm welcome Fernando!!!</p> <p>Happy New Year to All! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=44#post-264 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:40:48 +0000 Sheila 264@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hi, NJCWG members!</p> <p>Just a little heads-up about discussion thread titles that are displaying page images. The page image indicates that discussion has gone past page one, so just click on the page image to come in on the most recent discussion. Clicking on the thread title will bring you to the beginning of the discussions. </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=42#post-228 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:29:23 +0000 Fernando 228@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hello all,<br /> Could you guys use another critter? I don't know what is involved in that regarding the web-guy. If you are open, I'd like to slide over from Highlights Group #2 to Group #1. Let me know either way.<br /> Thanks.<br /> Fernando </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=41#post-223 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:54:26 +0000 Sheila 223@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Here's our thread for Patti's article! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=21#post-98 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:01:01 +0000 admin 98@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Testing... </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=39#post-212 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:59:22 +0000 Sheila 212@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>HAPPY HALLOWEEN!</p> <p>Here's our thread for Hooray for Bread! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=40#post-216 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:24:04 +0000 Sheila 216@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hi, Everyone!</p> <p>I received an email from Kathy Temean (Regional Advisor for SCBWI). She would like to remind everyone that there is a First Page Session this Wednesday at the Princeton Theological Seminary. It's not too late to register. For more information on this event see the NJCWG calendar of events or go to our Links section and click on to the NJ SCBWI web site. </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=38#post-211 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:48:07 +0000 admin 211@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Before submitting a manuscript authored in Microsoft Word, please be sure it is saved in the classic <strong>MS Word 97-2004</strong> format (that is, <strong>*.doc</strong>) rather than the new <strong>*.docx format.</strong> Many members are using older versions of Word incapable of reading *.docx files.</p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=37#post-204 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:29:49 +0000 Sheila 204@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Looking forward to discussing this with you all! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=36#post-201 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:17:43 +0000 Anonymous 201@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hello Everyone. I've written a 65-stanza humorous poem for children. It's done in a proper ballad form, with great attention to meter and rhyme. Since it took me a year to write it and it’s a fairly substantial meal, I hope to see this work come out as a book, rather than a poem for a children’s magazine. </p> <p>The storyline concerns a pre-schooler who constantly misbehaves at his daycare and, in due course, is appropriately (and “humorously”) punished for his misdemeanours. I had initially envisioned the work as a picture book—and certainly it should be heavily illustrated—however I’m told by a retired elementary teacher friend that it would be better enjoyed by kids in grades 2 to 4, maybe even grade 5. I realize that each age group prefers stories about kids their own age or greater, but, hopefully, the humor and the poetic form will permit it to reach these older children. </p> <p>I just have a small problem, which will come up when I try to market the work, and it’s this: How do I refer to this work? Should I call it a chapter book? Or should it be still be called a picture book, irrespective of the fact that it’s now aimed at older kids in grades 2 to 4? </p> <p>I’m really at a loss, and any suggestions would be much appreciated. </p> <p>Thanks. Don. </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=35#post-195 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:13:06 +0000 Sheila 195@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Here's our thread for discussing Marvin's new story! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=33#post-182 Thu, 28 May 2009 03:26:22 +0000 Sheila 182@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Hi Everyone, this the thread that we'll use to critique The Gandy Dancer. </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=34#post-189 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:33:22 +0000 Sheila 189@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Thanks to all NJCWG members and friends who joined us this evening at Lilly's to celebrate the first birthday of the Guild! It was a great evening. </p> <p>Jack and I are very proud of the community of writers that has developed over this past year, and we look forward to watching NJCWG continue to grow and bloom. </p> <p>Warmly,</p> <p>Sheila and Jack </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=32#post-179 Wed, 20 May 2009 11:02:25 +0000 Jennali 179@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>I'm posting this link to a nicely done lesson plan for jr. high and high-schoolers. If you need something to help you organize your thoughts to create an outline for your next story, try this lesson on yourself. There are even worksheet templates!</p> <p><a href="http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1022" rel="nofollow">http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1022</a> </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=30#post-177 Sat, 16 May 2009 14:45:09 +0000 Marvin in Tyler 177@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>Just thought I would let my friends in Group 1 know that my published book, "Sammy Squirrel and the Sunflower Seeds," was re-written as a stage play and entered in a new play contest here in Tyler. I was notified Wednesday night that mine was one of six plays chosen to be "read" at the theater! All that means is that several of the (amateur) actors who perform at the theater will sit on chairs or stools and read the script out loud. There will be no costumes, no props, no scenery. Still, it will be fun to listen to the story as these youngster "perform" it. The reading will take place on Saturday, June 13. It's always fun to share good news! </p> http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/topic.php?id=31#post-178 Tue, 19 May 2009 14:21:50 +0000 Jennali 178@http://www.childrenswritersguild.org/board/ <p>On Editorial Annonymous there was a post about an auction to benefit a young author, Bridget Zinn, with stage 4 colon cancer. I noticed some very valuable offerings from agents and editors primarily aimed at MG and YA authors. Check it out-the auction ends May 30.</p> <p>As an aside, Editorial Annonymous is a great blog.</p> <p>Jennali</p> <p>auction link: <a href="http://bridgetzinnauction.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">http://bridgetzinnauction.wordpress.com</a></p> <p>author's blog: <a href="http://www.bridgetzinn.com/blog/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bridgetzinn.com/blog/</a></p> <p>April Henry's blog: <a href="http://aprilhenry.livejournal.com/529309.html" rel="nofollow">http://aprilhenry.livejournal.com/529309.html</a> </p>