Submissions 101 – Personalizing Your Query Letter

Personalizing your query letter can be hard. Do you have to? Well, I've seen agents who are pretty adamant that they want to know why you're sending your manuscript to them. They want more of a reason than “I am a writer and you are an agent so I'm sending you my manuscript” or “You... Continue Reading →

On Submission Fatigue

My name is Amy and I am currently suffering from submission fatigue. I check my email, but not with the same hope and fervor I once did. I scroll through my Twitter feed, but my eyes glaze over as my brain barely registers the agent names that fill it. That tweet that 3 weeks ago... Continue Reading →

The Postcard Post: Kathryn Ault Noble

Sub It Club is thrilled to welcome illustrator Kathryn Ault Noble. With a wealth of experience and tons of talent, Kathryn is going to wow you. Sit back and enjoy! After a successful career as a Designer/Art Director in the late 70s, Kathryn Ault Noble switched to Illustration in the 90s and was represented by... Continue Reading →

December 2015 Contest Roundup

It's the last month of 2015. I can hardly believe it! This year went by fast. I hope you've had some fun and honed your pitches by entering contests this year. Haven't entered any yet? Well, there's lots more opportunities! You always have time to polish and put your best work forward so don't be in... Continue Reading →

Have Yourself a Merry Little #PitMad

Whether you're a #PITMAD regular or are new to the online pitch world, have we got a post for you! Today I'm extremely pleased to have Sub It Clubber Nilah Magruder and her agent Michelle Witte here to talk about how they connected through #PITMAD.  This is such a great, infomation-filled post that we've got... Continue Reading →

Submissions 101 – Finding Comparable Books

Although not mandatory, it can be helpful to put published titles that compare well with your manuscript into your query. Being able to give comparable titles can help the reader of your query imagine where your book might fit into their list, the marketplace, and who your audience might be. Good comparables can put an... Continue Reading →

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