Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Book Review of The Rock of Realm by Lea Schizas


Surf on over to The National Writing for Children Center and read my Young Adult Fantasy book review of "The Rock of Realm," by Lea Schizas and check back on February 11th...when Ms. Schizas will be my guest author.

While you are there take the time out to learn all about what the Children's Writers Coaching Club at The National Writing for Children Center is offering in the month of February.

Click below:


The Children's Writers
Coaching Club


See you in the club!

Monday, January 28, 2008

CWCC at the National Writing for Children Center - Weekly Teleclasses for February

The Children's Writers' Coaching Club at the National Writing for Children Center has an exciting schedule of weekly teleclasses set for February. Just look at this lineup of topics:

Thursday, February 7, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. central time - Author Lila Guzman will present a 55-minute teleclass about writing historical biographies for young readers

Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at 4:00 pacific time - Author Margot Finke will present a 55-minute teleclass called Picture (Book) Perfect

Thursday, February 21, 2008, time TBA - Author Simon Rose will present Part 1 of a 2 part teleclass about writing science fiction and fantasy for young readers

Thursday, February 28, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time - Rita Milios will present a 55-minute teleclass called The Lucrative Educational Market: Where Do YOU fit In? (this is session 1 in the Writing for Children's Educational Markets Series)

Join the CWCC today and get ready for these informative, fun, LIVE teleclasses.

As a club member you'll also receive the link to a recording of each session, so you can listen to it at your own convenience when you are unable to attend the live class.

As a coaching club member, you also receive short weekly writing lessons and assignments and weekly manuscript critique telesessions, where your manuscript is read by at least one (often more) published children's book author. A

All this for ONLY $27.00 per month. How could you go wrong?

Join the Children's Writers' Coaching Club today and you'll be on your way to creating your own part time or full time career as a published children's book author and/or illustrator.

Click here to join the club


The Children's Writers
Coaching Club



See you in the club!

Thursday, January 24, 2008

The Site(s)/Blog(s)//Writer/illustrator Promotion Contest

I received notification that I'm the winner of Jessica Kennedy's ~ The Site(s)/Blog(s)//Writer/illustrator Promotion Contest...YIPPEE!

The prize for this contest is to be the Featured Entity on her website for one month and submission of contest questions that need to be answered by the participants for the same month.

Check back at Jessica's website - http://www.jessica-kennedy.com for the commencement of the next contest so that you too can enter to win your Featured Entity spot.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Middle Grade Book Review ~ Listen to the Ghost by Beverly Stowe McClure

Hello and thanks for stopping by!

Cruise on over to The National Writing for Children Center
http://www.writingforchildrencenter.com/ and check out my middle grade book review of Beverly Stowe McClure's, "Listen to the Ghost."

While you are there check out all the new instructors that have joined the NWFCC and all the benefits associated with joining this wonderful group.

Have an inspiring day!

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Learn to Write for Children ~ Join the Children's Writers' Coaching Club!

If you'd like to become a published children's book author yourself, join the Children's Writers' Coaching Club like I did, at the National Writing for Children Center and get the help you need to succeed.

Just look at all you get for only $27.00 per month when you become a member of this fantastic club:

* Four 55-minute teleclasses EVERY month. Each teleclass is taught by a successful children's book author and/or illustrator who knows the "tricks of the trade" of children's writing, illustrating, and publishing.

* The opportunity to have one of your manuscripts professionally critiqued EVERY week during a LIVE manuscript critique telesession. This means you can have up to four manuscripts professionally critiqued each month. This alone is worth well over $27.00 per month. You also receive the link to a recording of each of these weekly sessions, so you can learn from these critiques whether or not you're able to attend the LIVE sessions.

* A short, short assignment EVERY Monday morning, via email, designed to help you improve your skills in some aspect of children's writing and/or publishing or promotion. You can submit your completed assignments for evaluation each week.

* The opportunity to network daily via an online discussion list with other members of the CWCC, as well as the instructors.

Join the Children's Writers' Coaching Club today and you'll be on your way to creating your own part time or full time career as a published children's book author and/or illustrator.

Click here to join the club!


The Children's Writers
Coaching Club



See you in the club!

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Guest Author ~ Lea Schizas, Award-winning author

Lea Schizas, the award-winning author of the Young Adult fantasy/adventure, The Rock of Realm, offers words of encouragement to new writers, and will be available for questions from readers and writers during her blog book tour to begin in February.

She’ll be offering one free eBook of The Rock of Realm to one lucky winner who leaves her a comment/question in each blog visited. For more information on The Rock of Realm or Lea Schizas, link here: http://leaschizaseditor.com/

Please stop back on February 4th...and ask her any questions that you may have.

Also, on February 11th surf on over to my website: http://www.donnamcdine.com/ to read my book review of, The Rock of Realm.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Middle Grade Book Review ~ "The Stone Beach," by Kim Chatel



Surf on over to The National Writing for Children Center - http://www.writingforchildrencenter.com and read my middle grade book review of, "The Stone Beach," by Kim Chatel.

While you are there take the time out to view the website for helpful articles and tips to make your writing career bloom!

Better yet...join the CWCC and be privy to all that the membership has to offer. Such as, weekly critique sessions, weekly assignments to keep you in the writing mode, and so much more.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Acceptance - ICL's Rx for Writers




Rx for Writers

I'm thrilled to share with you that my article, "How to Get and Stay Organized for Your Blooming Writing Career," has been accepted by the Institute of Children's Literature's Rx for Writers http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/ and will be published on the site May 2008.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Middle Grade Book Review ~ "Saving Grace" by Katherine Spencer


Cruise on over to The National Writing for Children Center - http://www.writingforchildrencenter.com and check out my middle grade book review of "Saving Grace," by Katherine Spencer.

While you are there take the time out to view the wonderful writer's resources available through the NWFCC.

Friday, January 4, 2008

Book Markets for Children's Writers ~ 2008

Announcing 2008 Writing Goals & Inspiration Contest!


The guidelines are quite simple:

To enter please submit a personal essay of no more than 500 words on the topic: "2008 Writing Goals and What Inspires You to Keep Writing."

Please include your essay in the body of your email (NO ATTACHMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED) and send it to: dmcdine@optonline.net

Only send in one entry please and make sure to put your name, email address, and word count in the top right hand corner on the first page of your story.

Contest ends: March 1, 2008

The ONE winner will be contacted via email by March 15, 2008.

If you are selected as the winner you will receive:

Book Markets for Children’s Writers 2008 published by Writer's Institute Publications.

Description as quoted from the Writer's Book Store website:

"Getting published requires more than a great manuscript—you also need a publisher that matches your personal style. Book Markets for Children’s Writers is designed to help you get published faster by targeting your submissions to the right editor. Current listings are provided for more than 574 children’s and young adult publishers in North America, ranging from small, niche markets to the major New York houses, and include details on:
• Editors’ names and addresses
• Submissions guidelines
• Payment information
• Editors’ tips, and more.
608 pages. Size: 5 1/4 x 8 3/8.

A $22.95 value.

You will also receive a unique winner logo to be placed on your blog and/or website...it will be revealed along with the winner by March 15, 2008.

GOOD LUCK...and send your entry to: dmcdine@optonline.net

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

The 2008 Muse Peer Awards


I am asking for your help to compete in The 2008 Muse Peer Awards.

Go to:
http://museitupclub.tripod.com/themusepeerawards/index.html to click on the links on the left hand column to review the competing Websites, Blogs, Zines and Most Valued Member of the Muse It Up Club.

Please follow the directions below and vote for my website and blog if you are so inclined:

TO VOTE:
send me an email with MUSE PEER AWARDS on the subject heading, to:
museitupeditor@yahoo.ca

Within the body of your email place the Category (ex. Writer's Blog) and the name and link of your vote.

Donna's website:
http://www.donnamcdine.com/

Donna's blog:
http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com/

If you vote for me Thank You Very Much...if you don't vote for me...thanks anyway for taking the time out to read this post.

Best wishes for a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Warmest regards,
Donna M. McDine