Think about your long-term goal and decide what one thing you can do this month to make that happen. This requires that you cut through what may have become a nebulous ball of fuzzy goal somewhere out on the horizon and whip it into shape. Your goal may have gotten wrapped in layers of sub-goals... Continue Reading →
October 2013 Contest List 10/3/13 - Update! Fellow Sub It Club administrator Heather Ayris Burnell pointed out a contest (or pitchfest) I missed. - It's only open for a few more days, so be sure to check it out! To help you keep track of the available writing contest opportunities, we'll post a list each... Continue Reading →
When you’re writing a query letter it can take a long time. A really long time. Sure, sometimes query letter come easily. You know your hook right from the start. Your description is dead on. Other times, you have to work and write and rethink and rewrite. Can’t get it right? Maybe there’s a problem.... Continue Reading →
Sub It Club is thrilled to welcome Hazel Mitchell to the Postcard Post this month. I had the pleasure of meeting Hazel in person in Paris at the 2013 SCBWI Europolitan Conference where she served on the faculty. I learned a lot at her session on graphic novels. Hazel is a consummate professional so get... Continue Reading →
You worked super hard on your query. The research on markets alone took untold hours. Coming up with personalization that made you sound informed yet non-stalkery almost drove you mad. But you did it! You sent out your supremely well targeted, personalized submission. You just know the recipient that you painstakingly hand chose is going... Continue Reading →
Oh, heck no. Not that kind of market. The Children's Book Market. Before your query is a gleam in its Pappy's eye, you should do a little research about the market trends in your genre. But don't get all nuts over it. I know it's Monday, but focus, here. Market research is a fancy way... Continue Reading →
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