Summer (or any change in routine) poses a few problems when you’re trying to reach goals. It’s kind of like a diet—the fear is, if you stray a little from the regimen, your willpower will disappear and you’ll never get it back. Summer doesn’t have to mean you won’t reach any goals. You just might... Continue Reading →
We have been busy here at Sub It Club for the past six months! We have an active Facebook group where members help each other out with questions, tips, and encouragement. We have a Facebook page and a Twitter account where we post helpful submission links from submission calls to interviews to articles, and more.... Continue Reading →
It’s already six months since we started the Sub It Club. It’s our Half-Year Anniversary! To celebrate this milestone, I’ve compiled the top six things I like about Sub It Club. 6. The positive examples shared with us in “A Query Letter that Worked.” I love getting a peek at a query letter that attracted... Continue Reading →
The Sub It Club is thrilled to feature the work of Elizabeth Rose Stanton this month. I first came across Elizabeth's work on Facebook where she treats everyone to gorgeous daily sketches. I'm looking forward to seeing what Elizabeth has in store for us today so, take it away, Elizabeth! Elizabeth Rose Stanton studied art... Continue Reading →
SYNOPSIS Aw, geez. That was no fun at all--no crying, no whimpering--not even a flinch. You guys are all toughened up and stuff. Might as well get to it... 4 STEPS TO A SPARKLING SYNOPSIS Flip through your manuscript and jot down a sentence or two summary for each chapter. Yes, just one or two... Continue Reading →
SYNOPSIS. http://youtu.be/jmrJx32xefM Calm down, honey. I know. Nothing strikes terror into a writer's heart like the word: SYNOPSIS. http://youtu.be/SIaFtAKnqBU Okay, that was kind of cruel. But it was fun to watch you jump like that. If you're submitting anything longer than a picture book, you'll end up needing a synopsis. "But Lisha, not every agent/editor... Continue Reading →
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