Dear Mom: Keep On Keeping On

Summer is fast approaching, like... So I'd like to offer a bit of friendly advice to all the moms out there: KEEP SUBMITTING. I've been there, peeps. It's way too easy to get caught up in zoo camps and swimming lessons and softball leagues and vacations. Somehow, Mom's goals and aspirations seem to wind up... Continue Reading →

SOPHIE’S ANIMAL PARADE Giveaway Winner!

Today's the day! Thanks to all who entered the giveaway for SOPHIE'S ANIMAL PARADE. The winner is...drumroll please... SYLVIA LIU! Big congrats to Sylvia!

Back to the Drawing Board

My name is Amy and I love reality television. There, I said it out loud. When you decide what to watch first on your DVR based on what you would be most embarrassed by if anyone saw it…well, you know you have a problem. One of my favorites is Project Runway. I love watching their... Continue Reading →

Why Shouldn’t I Put a Question in my Query?

It’s a general rule not to add a question to your query. Why? Putting a question into a query or cover letter makes the reader, aka agent or editor, have to fill in the blank themselves. You may or may not like the answer they come up with. Do you want to give away that... Continue Reading →

May 2015 Contest Roundup

Oh May, the busiest month ever! (Okay, maybe that's just me. My daughter is May Queen this year and that is a job in itself!) But no matter how busy we are there is always time for working on our craft, right? And if you've got some work ready to go there are some great... Continue Reading →

Query Tracking “Inside The Box” by Katey Howes

We talk about the many different aspects of submissions in our Sub It Club writer's support group and one day we were talking about submission tracking. Lisha Cauthen showed us how to track submissions with a fancy dancy spreadsheet. I outlined the way I track them in my post, Submission Tracking, Old School. Katey Howes talked about... Continue Reading →

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