Sub It Club is so lucky to have author/illustrator Mark Fearing back in this second post. Mark explains a bit about his career history, how he got his agent and shares some more postcards. Plus there's a VIDEO that will crack you up. How did you get your first illustration job? I've done freelance illustration... Continue Reading →
Strange things can happen when you send your work out on submission. No, no, nothing scary (granted, submitting your work itself can be a bit frightening at times.) The kind of things I’m talking about are, well, the things that no one usually talks about. At least not online. Things that happen that don’t necessarily... Continue Reading →
Setting a goal gives you focus. It’s the first step towards defining the action necessary to achieve it. Sometimes you try to achieve your goal but you don’t reach it. This is where resetting your goals comes in handy. Sometimes the only way to evaluate a goal is to try it. For example, your goal... Continue Reading →
I first saw this month's featured illustrator's work on Facebook and instantly knew I had to see more. Sub It Club is thrilled to welcome Charlie Eve Ryan. Sit back and enjoy her wonderful postcard and tips too! Charlie Eve Ryan is a professional freelance illustrator/writer and member of SCBWI. In 2012, she was accepted... Continue Reading →
When sending out a number of submissions on a project, there's a chance for things to slip through the cracks. It can be a little dangerous when you keep refreshing a letter for each submission. All that cutting and pasting can lead to mistakes, so be careful! Double (and triple checking) your letter is so... Continue Reading →
In this era of email submissions it is easier than ever to get your submission out quick… maybe too quick. Because sometimes you think you’re ready. You hit send. Oops! You made a mistake! Panic time!!! Okay, take a deep breath. You can handle this. Stuff happens. Opinions on this may vary but 99 times out... Continue Reading →
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