We all know the holidays can be a busy time. If you have submissions out be courteous, add a couple of weeks onto those expected response times. Of course, amazing things can happen over the holidays too! Books have been known to be sold, agents have been known to be signed with. You never know!... Continue Reading →
Author/illustrator Fred Koehler shares some great tips and a postcard with The Sub It Club this month. Enjoy!Fred Koehler wrote and illustrated his first book at age seven titled SAMMY THE SHOESTRING. It went on to win a shiny gold star sticker and an iced cinnamon bun from the vending machine in the teachers' lounge.... Continue Reading →
Yes, this didn't get posted until the afternoon. C'mon, gimmee a break. It's Christmas! But you didn't come here to look at silly Christmas memes and gifs. (Or you won't admit that's the reason you came here, anyway.) Let's talk queries. Writing your first query can seem like a daunting task. In one or two... Continue Reading →
Aw, yeah. It's Christmas time, and everybody's cleaning and polishing. Getting all spiffed up for the holidays. But not us! We're still at work like--well, like elves--on our manuscripts. And we're ready to query a few of them. STAHP. BEFORE YOU KILL AGAIN. Many agents and editors work right through the holidays, but some don't.... Continue Reading →
I'm so excited to be a mentor in Pitch Wars this year, and I've spent the last three days reading through my submissions, trying to find the perfect partner. It's SO HARD, guys! After three days, I've only been able to narrow my list down to my top 14 choices - and I only get... Continue Reading →
December already? That’s what everyone is saying. They say it every year. I do too. A lot of us are finishing up writing and illustration challenges that kept us busy and inspired in November. And exhausted! December, the end of the year, is always busy with lots of planning and preparing. Kids will be on... Continue Reading →
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