Things aren't always what they seem. We all know that, or at least we should. But it can be hard to remember, especially when it comes to our writing. A manuscript might seem done but we need to be sure. Our perception of our own work can definitely be skewed. That's why having a good... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow, the 60 finalists for Pitch Madness will be posted on the host blogs, and there will be some people who are very excited and several who are disappointed. 60 finalists out of 487 total entries means that only about 12% of the entrants made it to the final round. Twelve percent seems like a... Continue Reading →
We've talked a lot about querying and entering contests and subbing here on the Sub It Club blog. And rightly so. That is what we're about, after all. But today, I want to take a half a step back and discuss a vitally important step in the subbing process. Before you hit "send" on your... Continue Reading →
The Sub It Club is thrilled to feature the work of Elizabeth Rose Stanton this month. I first came across Elizabeth's work on Facebook where she treats everyone to gorgeous daily sketches. I'm looking forward to seeing what Elizabeth has in store for us today so, take it away, Elizabeth! Elizabeth Rose Stanton studied art... Continue Reading →
A few months before Sub It Club came into existence, I had a chat with an old friend who has been in the publishing industry for years on both sides— as a marketing executive and as an agented, published author. I recounted my journey, its ups and downs, those moments of hope when an editor... Continue Reading →
Time. There's never enough of it, especially when you're a writer. First and foremost, you've got to write. And rewrite. And revise. And critique. And revise. Et cetera. When you're submitting your work, it can take time away precious writing time. But, there's only so many hours in the day! How do you make enough... Continue Reading →
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