Hello my dear writing and submitting friends! I had a different post about half written this week, when I had a moment of total and utter breakdown because I have once again taken on too much in the run-up to my book release in September. And it reminded me of a hard lesson I learned... Continue Reading →
I just got back from a wonderful SCBWI-Illinois writing retreat/workshop near Lake Bloomington (I hadn't seen that much corn since Iowa!), and I've had multiplicity on my mind ever since (no, not that multiplicity). Over the course of multiple days and multiple workshops, I got asked multiple questions (sense a theme here?) about best practices... Continue Reading →
For those joining us for the first time, we've been stepping through the various elements of a Nonfiction Proposal. Most novel-length nonfiction is sold on proposal rather than with a fully finished manuscript, so structuring a strong proposal is your first step to querying agents and publishers. This month we'll look at the Competitive Analysis... Continue Reading →
I spend quite a bit of time reading through contests before I add them to the Roundup. Why? Because not all contests are created equal! I want to make sure the contests listed offer a benefit to you as a writer or illustrator. Yes, I am picky. I don't usually post contests with entry fees... Continue Reading →
Sub It Club welcomes Iris Biran to The Postcard Post. I've known Iris (and her unique illustrations) through social media and a webinar I hosted for SCBWI France but finally had the pleasure of meeting her in New York at this past SCBWI winter conference. Now it's your turn. Enjoy! Iris Biran is an Israeli... Continue Reading →
#OwnVoices is a hashtag created by Corinne Duyvis, that was originally formed as a way to recommend books "about diverse characters written by authors from that same diverse group." The hashtag has expanded from being used for book recommendations to being used more broadly. You can check out the hashtag #OwnVoices on Twitter to follow... Continue Reading →
