Bluebird Works is a creative consulting firm, offering freelance editing, freelance writing, manuscript development, and other creative services to authors, agents, and publishers. To learn more, please visit www.bluebirdworks.com.

Creative Byline As a writer, you face hurdles in the creative process and many more in the submission process.  But why do three simple things - finding an editor, submitting a manuscript, and finding out whether it's been read-need to be so difficult? Now they don't. With Creative Byline you can connect directly with respected publishers, and find editors who are interested in your manuscript. www.creativebyline.com

DigitalWeavers provides book trailers and Web Marketing tools for authors, editors and publishing houses. We provide tools to create
credibility, authentic connection with readers, heart-based sales, and an opportunity to tell your story clearly and effectively. To learn more, please visit www.digitalweavers.com.

Jones, Schiller & Company, LLP A full-service accounting firm providing services to individuals and a variety of industries whose businesses are located throughout the world. We offer a full range of audit, accounting, taxation and forensic accounting services. jonesschiller.com

Judy O'Malley is an editor, a critic, and an advocate for literacy and reading. The process of creating and exploring quality children's literature is both Judy's work and passion. She delights in sharing her expertise and enthusiasm with others committed to matching the right book to the right child at the right time. To learn more, please visit www.judyomalley.com.

Leslie Iorillo brings over fifteen years of layered responsibilities as a seasoned creative. From concept, design, art directing, and project management-Leslie has gathered a deep skill set in many areas of graphic design: identity, collateral, packaging, and visual merchandising and editorial design. Leslie has worked with clients such as: Discovery Channel, Harley-Davidson, Universal Music, Estee Lauder, Maxfactor, Hasbro, Sunset Publishing, Disney and more. www.leslieidesign.com

Mediatavern is a full-service digital studio that develops and produces innovative strategically-driven content for current and emerging new media platforms. The studio is uniquely positioned between the sensibilities and storytelling of traditional media and the innovative and exciting flexibility of the new media landscape. www.mediatavern.com

Shiftalliance^TM is a management consulting firm advising companies on how to view their whole business model through the lens of a 'meaningfulness mindset.' Shiftalliance has identified, and continues to enrich, 231 best practices for creating 'meaningful value' for all stakeholders, and leverages these best practices to identify and instigate the 'meaningful innovation initiatives' required to reset the competitiveness of your business in a sustainable and profitable way. www.shiftalliance.com

Squiggly Line Design Studio Rose Audette, designer and founder at Squiggly Line Design Studio, has over 20 years experience in children’s publishing. Rose’s past professional experience includes positions as Senior Manager, Creative Services for Scholastic, Design Director for McGraw-Hill Children's Publishing, and Director of Package Design for Golden Books. In 2009, Rose opened Squiggly Line Design Studio to devote her time and talent to design that helps to enrich the lives of children. squigglylinedesignstudio.com