Whether you're drafting your first-ever query letter or have written a whole bunch of them, the truth remains the same: query letters can be tough. Each manuscript is different. Heck, each query letter is a little different! Even when you're querying the same manuscript to multiple people you still need to take the time to... Continue Reading →
April 2017 Contest Roundup
Contests! I've added quite a few new ones to the list this month. As always, you'll find them in date order. Members of our Sub It Club Submission Support Group are welcome to post their pitches and queries in the group for feedback anytime so be sure to join if you aren't already there. Best of luck on... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post: Kelly Murphy
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Sub It Club and The Postcard Post! And who better to help us celebrate than author/illustrator Kelly Murphy?! I first saw Kelly's illustrations when a friend recommended I check out her work in the middle-grade series NATHANIEL FLUDD, BEASTOLOGIST. She thought I'd like it and she was right-- I loved... Continue Reading →
Look Into Publishers Before Submitting
There are lots of publishers out there. Of course, you've heard of the big ones, but smaller publishers abound. There are good ones and questionable ones. It's especially easy these days to put yourself out there as a publisher and start accepting submissions. That means it falls on you, the person submitting your work, to... Continue Reading →
March 2017 Contest Roundup
Spring is on its way! Isn't it? I this it is. I'm shivering while I write this even though the heat is blasting. I skied out to my car this morning (In case you don't know, I live on a mountain. This is normal.) But I am certain spring must be on its way. The... Continue Reading →
Plant the Tree.
I love avocados. When we first bought our house in the Central Valley of California, we considered planting an avocado tree in our backyard. The idea of it was so exciting. Can you imagine being able to walk into your backyard and pick a fresh avocado off your very own tree? Hmmm, what do I... Continue Reading →
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