There are some great new opportunities listed in this month's Roundup but after reading through so many pitch contest guidelines I want to give a reminder: just because you get a request during a pitch day it does not mean that you have to submit. That's right. YOU choose. If you get a request, research... Continue Reading →
A Dual POV YA Contemporary Query Letter from Brandy Meinhardt
Brandy Meinhardt is one of our great Sub it Club members! She brings her own unique experience and insights into our submission support group. Brandy is so willing to help others that today she is here to share her query letter with us for her YA Contemporary, PERFECTLY IMPERFECT. But first, Brandy is going to... Continue Reading →
Yvonne Ventresca Shares her Query Letter for PANDEMIC
Yvonne Ventresca is one of our published Sub It Club members. We love having her in the group! She is kind enough to pop in and help others out when she can. Today Yvonne is letting us take a look at the query letter she sent to her publisher that led to the sale of... Continue Reading →
Listen to A.C. Thomas. It Only Takes One Yes!
Author and Sub It Clubber, A.C. Thomas, shares lots of great advice via her Twitter feed. Just about a month ago she told an inspiring little story. It still holds true no matter how long it's been since she tweeted it, so today I'm going to post it here for some weekend inspiration! A.C. Thomas... Continue Reading →
August 2016 Contest Roundup
There's quite a variety of contests coming up within the next couple of months and beyond. In this month's Roundup you'll find pitch opportunities, short story competitions, and more. Some offer agent opportunities, some have nice monetary prizes, and some offer publication. If you're a romance writer be sure to check out Harlequin's two listings... Continue Reading →
Check Yourself
Sending your work out on submission is hard. So is rejection. I suspect that many of us can handle rejection alright. I mean, it's not fun. (Although we can get together and try to have a little fun with it!) But we know, there are so many obstacles we must be able to get over to... Continue Reading →