Creating an Effective Website: Key Elements for Children's Book Authors and Illustrators
Sep 21, 2024
Online event
Calling all children's book authors and illustrators! Is your website working as hard as you do? Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to revamp your existing online presence, this talk is your roadmap to an effective author website.
Event Info
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 21st, 10 - 11:30am PT
WHERE: Virtual on Zoom
PRICE: $10 members / $15 nonmembers
REGISTRATION NOTES: After registering, click on your MEMBER HOME > MY EVENTS to access the ZOOM LINK for the webinar.
Join us as we cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters in the digital world of kidlit. You'll discover:
- The must-have pages every children's book creator needs
- Essential content that engages both young readers and industry professionals
- Common pitfalls to avoid and time-wasters to sidestep
- Simple strategies for showcasing your work effectively
- Tips for making your website both kid-friendly and parent-approved
This no-nonsense guide is perfect for:
- Aspiring authors and illustrators yet to create their first website
- Established creators unsatisfied with their current online home
- Anyone looking to streamline and supercharge their web presence
Don't let your frustration with website tools hold your books back. In just one hour, you'll gain the insights needed to create a digital space that truly represents your work and connects you with your audience.
Reserve your spot now! Walk away with a clear action plan to build or refine your author website, tailored specifically for the world of children's literature.
Your stories deserve to be discovered. Let's make sure your website helps make that happen!
REPLAY LINK: https://scbwi.zoom.us/rec/share/R2zthZB6pkqu7BYPJOhQMoFjDjN1SnJzgdRXFXm60xUCg6Fvwa3nMZ__nSPMqg.3w0o4tp-iEp9GtNM
Passcode: wildink2024#
Your Host
Colleen Riordan
Colleen is a MG & YA writer, website designer, book marketer, and co-owner at Wild Ink Pages, which is a website platform specifically tailored to the needs of writers and illustrators. With more than a decade of marketing experience, she's helped over 1,000 authors and illustrators take charge of their careers and confidently sell their stories by tapping into their passion. Colleen recently served as co-regional advisor for the San Francisco North & East Bay chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and as a committee member of the Bay Area Women in Publishing (BAWiP). When she's not up to her eyeballs in books and websites, Colleen is a roadtripper, cliff jumper, skydiver, and former roller derby girl who enjoys writing mysteries, fantasies, and heists.