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Writer's Support Room - Getting Started


July 2, 2009

"THE WRITE WORDS TO READ"
The Institute of Children's Literature
 http://www.institutechildrenslit.com

"I think one of the things that holds people back from their full potential in writing is that they see it as a hobby that pays. I always saw it as a career change."
-- Sarwat Chadda, author of Devil's Kiss

CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE

*NEW* Check out the New Improved Student Center

1. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING? CHECK OUT THE TOPICAL SITE INDEX
2. WHAT'S NEW THIS WEEK: "Beating the Jealous Bug"
3. LAST WEEK'S TRANSCRIPT: AUTHENTIC VOICE
4. GUEST SPEAKER EVENT
5. CHAT
6. WHAT'S NEW AT KRISTI'S
7. MARKET NEWS
8. REMINDERS

Hello Students!

Check out the STUDENT CENTER
You can access it from the left side navigation links from all over the site now -- No more disappearing Student Center! Plus, it's been updated and packed with new goodies. All students from any of the classes from the Institute can use their student ID number to access the Student Center.
This gives you access to

If you're a student and you haven't checked out this terrific resource -- check in today!

1. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?
A Full Site Topical Index
http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/ws01/webindex.shtml

Are you interested in knowing more about "educational markets?" How about "historical fiction?"
There is a perfect topic for everyone and all of the Rx content is listed -- all the articles, all the guest chat transcripts, all the topical open forums. Check it OUT.



2. WHAT'S NEW AT ICL THIS WEEK?
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In Rx
"Beating the Jealous Bug" by Jan Fields
http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/ws03/jealousy.shtml
Do you ever find yourself feeling really jealous of the success of others, then really guilty. Here are some tips for being that cycle of jealousy and guilt.

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3. OTHER GOODIES

"Speaking in an Authentic Kid Voice" with Christine Kohler
http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/tr01/christinekohler.shtml
You'll love this great new transcript with specific helpful advice for creating the right voice for your story.

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4. WORKSHOP IN THE WRITER'S RETREAT

RESPECTING YOUR READER
July 15-17, 2009
"Respect Your Reader" with D.L. Garfinkle -- Come and chat with Debby about how to write for young people with respect.


D.L. Garfinkle has always loved to read and write, even writing short stories and poems in high school. She continued to sneak in writing time during her college years and emerged with a bright shiny law degree. She worked for a time as a lawyer in California while writing her first novel. Today she writes a humor column, how-to articles for magazines, and keeps creating laugh-out-loud novels for young people. When you can write books that make kids laugh -- you're definitely connecting!

Remember, if you totally don't want to figure out the Writer's Retreat, you can still send questions for Debby, just drop an email to jan.fields@forums.institutechildrenslit.com or WebEditor@institutechildrenslit.com -- but I will only take email questions until chat begins. And, check out the new article on using the cool features of the Writer's Retreat -- http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/ws01/retreat.shtml

NOTE: All transcripts are archived! The archive contains more than six years' worth of full-length interview transcripts

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5.GOT CHAT?


Our Next Casual Tuesday Forum will be Tuesday July 28
http://institutechildrenslit.net/entry.htm
3-4PM Atlantic
2-3PM Eastern
1-2PM Central
Noon -1PM Mountain
11AM - Noon Pacific

Hang out with us on Tuesdays!
http://institutechildrenslit.net/entry.htm

The Institute Chat is open again and flashier than other. This is a much smoother easier to use chat, but for those who are new to chatting or just want some help with all the nifty bells and whistles, we have a new article.
How To Chat
http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/ws01/howchat.shtml

Come Hang With Us Every Tuesday
Talk Writing, Socialize, Make new friends
http://institutechildrenslit.net/entry.htm
We'll be waiting for you
3-4PM Atlantic
2-3PM Eastern
1-2PM Central
Noon -1PM Mountain
11AM - Noon Pacific
Come on in and let's chat!

Next NIGHT Forum -- come ask your writing questions
One Hour --July 24-- Fully Fun
http://institutechildrenslit.net/entry.htm
We'll be waiting for you
10-11PM Atlantic
9-10PM Eastern
8-9PM Central
7-8PM Mountain
6-7PM Pacific

And be sure to visit theWriters Retreat if you haven't checked in yet -- I visit daily and I'll be happy to pontificate right there if you have any writing questions. We have over 200 members now!
And, check out the new article on using the cool features of the Writer's Retreat --
http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/ws01/retreat.shtml

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6. What's New At Kristi's

Kristi Holl's Writer's First Aid is so good, the Institute has decided to highlight the goodies she has to offer every week --
it's like getting extra special writing advice in every visit.
http://institutechildrenslit.net/Writers-First-Aid-blog/


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7. MARKET NEWS

BonBon

from the Children's Writer newsletter
http://www.bonbonkids.com/ For more great market information, you need the Children's Writer newsletter!

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8. REMINDERS

The CHAT ROOM is up and available at http://institutechildrenslit.net/entry.htm -- for extra help, check out "How To Chat."

Our WRITER'S RETREAT, ICL's discussion board is up and available at http://institutechildrenslit.net/index.php. For tips on using the discussion board, check out "Using the New Writer's Retreat."

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