Hey guys! Wanna hear some exciting news that has nothing to do with submitting your work? (Well, maybe it does a little because I am hoping to be putting your books on the shelves at the library where I work.) My library just got a remodel making the size of the space almost twice as... Continue Reading →
With a new year upon us comes the opportunity to start submitting with a renewed feeling of hope and optimism. You haven't gotten any rejections in 2017! (Ahem. I know because I'm still posting this in 2016.) Entering some contests could be a great way to kick things off. It seems there's a listing in... Continue Reading →
It's the last Contest Roundup of 2016! If there's one thing that the Contest Roundup does for me, it's give me a sense of how quickly time passes. It seems like I get one Roundup done and BOOM! it's time for the next one. I think that's a lesson we can all use when waiting... Continue Reading →
Oh my gosh I can't believe it's November all of a sudden and another NaNoWriMo is upon us! Maybe you aren't participating or maybe you'll want to take a break from your writing frenzy to enter some contests. Either way, cruise through this list and you'll find some great opportunities. There are contests with agent... Continue Reading →
If there is a Twitter pitch season this seems to be it! There are lots of opportunities coming up in the next few months, especially Twitter pitch days. (If you aren't up on how to take part in Twitter pitch contests check out How to #Pitmad.) There are even some opportunities for illustrators. Hurrah! With... Continue Reading →
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 →
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