As you know, here at Sub It Club we are all about submitting work well! We are truly happy to see the growth of all of our members as they work towards their goals. Whether you have been learning to write that first query letter, are trading with critique partners and polishing up your manuscript,... Continue Reading →
January 2016 Contest Roundup
Oh my gosh I just typed 2016 in the title. I can't believe it. Yup, this is the first Contest Roundup of 2016! It's a new year with new opportunities so, if you have work polished and ready, get it out there! Contests can be a fun way to do that. There's even one contest... Continue Reading →
Reflections… Goals… Lists!
Winter is here, at least at my house, and that means so is the end of the year. With the holidays slowing the publishing world down as the year comes to a close, it can seem to get us reflecting whether we want to or not. I find myself wondering if I worked hard enough... Continue Reading →
On Negativity
“I hate writing queries” “The dreaded synopsis” “Waiting is driving me mad” Do any of these phrases sound familiar? I think we've all complained about something on our submission journey. How could we not? It's a tough road! Let's be real though. There are things we have to do if we want to sell our... Continue Reading →
Submissions 101 – Query Letter Bio
When you're querying fiction it really is all about the manuscript. If it's great then a good bio is just icing on the cake. Sure it can be hard to talk about yourself, but it's a good idea to let the person you are submitting to know at least a little something about you. Or... Continue Reading →
Twitter Pitch Tips from Author Dan Koboldt
Twitter is a goldmine for writers! There are so many pitching opportunities because of it. Author Dan Koboldt is the organizer of #SFFPit, a Twitter pitch event for Science Fiction and Fantasy manuscripts for all ages groups. Today he's here to share some Twitter pitching tips with us. But even if you don't write Science Fiction and... Continue Reading →