It’s the holiday season, and you know what that means-- the publishing industry wants to cozy up by the fire for a long winter's nap. Many agents are closed to submissions. Editors are taking vacations. But, a new year is on its way with the promise of opportunity! If you have work out on submission... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post welcomes author/illustrator Laura Zarrin. Read on to find out about Laura and pick up a tip or two. Laura spent her childhood in the St. Louis area exploring creeks, woods, and attic closets, with plenty of tree climbing and digging for artifacts in the backyard all in preparation for her future career... Continue Reading →
The Grand Poobah, Heather Burnell, has asked me to write a post about how to critique since we now have a sparkling, fancy Sub It Club Critique Partner Matchup. And of course I've thought of so many things to say about critiquing it will take seven parts. First, a little bit about my critiquing past... Continue Reading →
It's time to share another Strange Submission Story. This one definitely made our anonymous sharer go hmm.... Here's the scoop: Submitted a PB manuscript. Got a letter back from an editorial assistant saying that the story had her laughing all the way through, that she loved the characters and the situations I put them in,... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post Old Home Week has a very special guest this month… Santa Claus! Actually, our special guest is better than Santa because Rachelle Meyer comes bearing the gift of a great seasonal illustration and self-promotion tips! Rachelle generously shares how she's been getting her work out in the world. I’ve always wanted to... Continue Reading →
Today we put the whole she-bang together and look at how to deliver your well-crafted, long sweated-over elevator pitch. The elevator pitch is a great foundation for a query letter and a handy tool for participating in #pitchmad and other contests. But its true function is QUERYING AGENTS/EDITORS IN PERSON. Are your palms sweating? Well... Continue Reading →
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