Summer is about to strike, but there are still some great writing contests to be found! As I hope you all know, contests are certainly not the only way to grab the interest of an agent or publisher. Good old fashioned querying can certainly be the way to go. Check out a market book, do your... Continue Reading →
Here at Sub It Club we are always excited when one of our members is published! Today we are thrilled to be celebrating Yvonne Ventresca. Her debut young adult novel, PANDEMIC is on the shelves! Yvonne isn't new to being published though. She has two nonfiction books published as well; a biography of Avril Lavigne and... Continue Reading →
I first saw Eliza Wheeler's work when her portfolio was selected for honors by SCBWI. I've since had the pleasure of working with her on a webinar for SCBWI France. So I can say from firsthand experince that her artwork is exquisite and she's a great presenter! Sub It Club is thrilled she's stopped by... Continue Reading →
Yes, people are discovered in the slushpile. Happens all the time. And no matter how much an agent/editor likes you, she won't sign you unless the writing is there. However. It only stands to reason that an agent/editor will give your query a more serious look if she's met you. While not all of us... Continue Reading →
Our number one rule here at Sub It Club: DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR WORK WITHOUT REVISING. Yes, we have rules. Check them out! https://subitclub.wordpress.com/join-the-club/ I hope this isn’t news to you, but the first draft of your work is not a ready to send out copy. Neither is your second. Revising takes a lot of time.... Continue Reading →
I needed to sew a button. It required thread and a needle and those things could be found in boxes in the space between the foot of the bed and the wall. It’s a tight squeeze but space is at a premium around here. I thought about how when I dig out the boxes, I’ll... Continue Reading →
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