Frequently Asked Questions
General Inquiries
I’m a beginner. Where do I start?
Welcome! First, be sure you’ve signed up for our Free Children’s Writing Goldmine of Goodies to get you started. Your next stop should be to check out Mitty’s page here. You’ll find some great advice for beginners, and links to some recommended tools to get you writing right away. You can also browse through all our tools here and search by category or keyword if there are specific topics you’re interested in learning about.
I’m trying to decide between two products. How do I know which one to choose?
We’re here to help! Drop us an email to XXXX 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 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?
How much does is cost to subscribe to Children’s Book Insider?
What are the Above the Slushpile Opportunities offered in each issue of Children’s Book Insider?
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.
I didn’t receive this month’s issue of Children’s Book Insider.
Please email Shellie@writeforkids.org and she’ll check into your subscription status. Also, be sure to check your SPAM folder for our emails from XXXXXXXXXX that include links to each issue.
How do I cancel my Children’s Book Insider subscription?
Please send an email to Shellie@writeforkids.org asking to cancel your subscription.
Can I get a refund on my Children’s Book Insider subscription?
{JON: I assume we’re only doing month-to-month in the future, right? So the answer would be: You can cancel future monthly recurring charges by emailing our Customer Support at Shellie@writeforkids.org. We do not refund subscriptions for the issues you’ve already received.]
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 [JON: Let me know when you need this document to upload]
If you have an idea for a WriteForKids Session workshop, email your idea and bio/resume to Laura@writeforkids.org