It seems like a good time for another story of an unexpected happening with a submission. This strange submission story may have felt like an April Fool's but it was no joke. Today's submission tale from an anonymous guest goes to show that editors are people too, and don't always remember things: I subbed a picture book manuscript to a small... Continue Reading →
Spring is here, at least by the calendar, and new contest opportunities are popping up all over! It's National Poetry Month so it's no surprise I've found a few great poetry contests in April. Illustrators, note that there is a pitch day being put together just for you on 4/6. Contests are listed by closing date. Some... Continue Reading →
I’ve written about waiting before but I feel like talking about it again today. Maybe it’s because I’m waiting on things… I don’t know. I guess I can’t really say that’s the reason because honestly, as writers and illustrators working toward publication aren’t we always waiting on something? Waiting for the perfect ending for our... Continue Reading →
Oh, we're comin' around the bend, race fans. Today's installment of our series on critiquing considers the actual story. Here's your handy-dandy... PLOT CHECKLIST Problem--Can you define, clearly, what it is? When you read a manuscript, ask "What does the main character want?" If you don't know, that's a bad sign. Once you can identify... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post welcomes author/illustrator Melissa Iwai. I came across Melissa’s work on Instagram where she often posts sketches of her comings and goings in town. (They make me miss New York even more!) Keep reading to find out, as I did, that there is so much more than sketches to admire. Melissa Iwai received... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how to query for work-for-hire projects? Today author Jennifer Swanson shares one of her query letters with us. Jennifer has had a lot of success when it comes to work-for-hire commissions. Check out her amazing list of published books on her website! And work-for-hire can lead to other things as you will find... Continue Reading →
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