Frequently Asked Questions

General Inquiries

I’m a beginner. Where do I start?

Welcome! Your first stop should be Mitty’s page.  Mitty represents the folks who have dreamed about writing a children’s book, but are now ready to take action.  You’ll find some great advice for beginners, and links to some recommended tools to get you writing right away. 

We also have a handpicked selection of workshops and writing guides for beginners.

We invite you to take advantage of our three-month trial subscription to Children’s Book Insider, the Children’s Writing Monthly.  It’s great for beginners, comes with awesome bonuses (including an exclusive video about how to get started as a children’s writer) and costs just $1!

I’m trying to decide between two products. How do I know which one to choose?

We’re here to help! Send us a note via our Contact Page with the products you’re considering, and what you’re currently working on and/or wanting to learn more about, and we’ll help you decide.

Questions about Writing Blueprint & WriteForKids Sessions purchases

I’ve forgotten my password/can’t log into my account.

Please email our Customer Support Wizard at Shellie@writeforkids.org to get help accessing your account.

How long to I have access to the product I purchased?

You have lifetime access to the recordings and accompanying PDF worksheets for all of our Writing Blueprint courses and WriteForKids Sessions workshops. You can watch the videos as often as you’d like, and download multiple copies of the worksheets.

How do I get a refund on a product I’ve purchased?

We offer a 30-day, no-questions-asked full refund on any of our Writing Blueprints and WriteForKids Sessions. If it’s been less than 30 days since your purchase, please email Shellie@writeforkids.org to request a refund. If you’d prefer to do a one-time exchange of your purchase for another product on WriteForKids.online for the same amount, we can do that as well.

Questions about Children’s Book Insider, the Children’s Writing Monthly

What is Children’s Book Insider?

Children’s Book Insider (or CBI for short) is a monthly publication that has been published since May, 1990.  Every issue is filled with market news, special submission opportunities to top agents and publishing houses, interviews, how-to articles and much more.

CBI is available as a PDF download every month.

To learn more about who we are, visit the page Our Story.

How much does is cost to subscribe to Children’s Book Insider?

Right now we’re offering a three-month trial subscription for just $1, including loads of great bonuses.  If you want to continue, the monthly cost is just $7 and you can cancel anytime. Learn more here.

What are the Above the Slushpile Opportunities offered in each issue of Children’s Book Insider?

 Every month we interview a top agent or editor. Along with the in-depth discussion, we offer our subscribers a special exclusive opportunity to pitch their work to these agencies and publishing houses.

Often, these are companies that typically don’t accept unagented submissions!

Many of our subscribers have gotten published or found representation through these opportunities.

How long can I submit to a Children’s Book Insider Above the Slushpile opportunity?

The Above the Slushpile submission opportunities are valid for one month, the same month as the issue in which they appear (the July opportunity would be accepting submissions the month of July). All submissions must use the link provided at the end of the Agent or Editor Spotlight article.

All regular At Presstime market listings do not have a submission deadline unless specifically stated in the listing.

How do I cancel my Children’s Book Insider subscription?

While logged in, go to https://writeforkids.online/my-account-profile/ and click the button at the bottom of the page.  If you’re having trouble, create a ticket via our Contact Page and we’ll take care of everything.

Working with CBI and WriteForKids

How do I submit ideas and articles to Children’s Book Insider and WriteForKids?

If you’d like to query article ideas to Children’s Book Insider, click here to download our Submission Guidelines 

If you have an idea for a WriteForKids Session workshop, email your idea and bio/resume to Laura@writeforkids.org