Seven years ago, when I finished my first attempt at contemporary middle-grade fiction, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. Submit to agents? Submit it myself to those houses who would allow unsolicited manuscripts? I’d already been collecting rejections from my first two attempted novels (both historical fiction – and both still unpublished.)... Continue Reading →
In my travels on the internet and in the real world (yes, that happens too!), I’ve often come across people declaring that they do/don’t have a thick skin or that they need to develop a thick skin. I used that expression too, especially when I first arrived in New York looking for work as a... Continue Reading →
Spring is here and contests are popping up all over! We hope you'll find one here that's right for you. There's lots to consider when entering contests so checkout our About Contests post if you have any doubts or questions. And please, read those contest rules carefully! Scroll down to see the entire contest list.... Continue Reading →
Here at Sub It Club we love to celebrate our members! Today we'd like to give a shout out to Kristine Carlson Asselin. Kristine has written a number of great non-fiction books for children, and this month Capstone press published her book, Dangerous Diseases: Scary Illnesses that Frighten the World! Crusty pink scabs. Explosive diarrhea. Black, swollen... Continue Reading →
I met C.S. Jennings through his very fun and lively twitter feed. Get ready for great images and helpful advice (on production tasks too) to follow. Enjoy! C.S. Jennings is a professional illustrator and sometimes author specializing in concept work, children's, and editorial illustration. He is the author of ANIMAL BAND and HELLO, TEXAS! He... Continue Reading →
Contests can be a fun way to break up your submission routine. They can also provide opportunities to submit your work to agents or editors who may be closed to submissions otherwise. Obviously you need to read contest rules carefully. There are also some other things it is imperative to be aware of when entering... Continue Reading →
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