HEY PEEPS! Been, like, a long time... http://youtu.be/c1Hb9ABpyts Amiright? Heather and Dana have been holding down the fort while I attempt to finish my WIP. Always take longer than you think it will. Amirightagain? Anyhoo. Today, let's consider the social-media-savvy agent. You know the one I'm talking about. He or she blogs three times a... Continue Reading →
The March Postcard Post: Brooke Boynton Hughes
I knew I had to get Brooke Boynton Hughes to share her postcard tips after I saw her work on the Official SCBWI Conference blog. Brooke's portfolio was selected as a runner up at the SCWBI Winter 2014 Conference in February. A jury of art directors, editors, and agents from children's publishing chose from over... Continue Reading →
How I Found the Right Agent for Me
You may have heard the news…I recently signed with an agent! I am beyond pleased to have partnered with agent Sean McCarthy. There couldn't have been a better way for me to wrap up the first year of Sub It Club! (We have a celebration coming up on the 22nd!) Dana Carey encouraged me to... Continue Reading →
The December Postcard Post: Fred Koehler
Author/illustrator Fred Koehler shares some great tips and a postcard with The Sub It Club this month. Enjoy!Fred Koehler wrote and illustrated his first book at age seven titled SAMMY THE SHOESTRING. It went on to win a shiny gold star sticker and an iced cinnamon bun from the vending machine in the teachers' lounge.... Continue Reading →
A Few Thoughts from Behind the Scenes of Pitch Wars
I'm so excited to be a mentor in Pitch Wars this year, and I've spent the last three days reading through my submissions, trying to find the perfect partner. It's SO HARD, guys! After three days, I've only been able to narrow my list down to my top 14 choices - and I only get... Continue Reading →
The November Postcard Post: Maria Bogade
The Sub It Club welcomes Maria Bogade this month. I've met Maria in the virtual world through SCBWI as we are in neighboring regions (I hope we meet IRL one of these days). Her illustration work is beautiful so sit back and soak it in. Maria Bogade is an award winning illustrator and author with... Continue Reading →