Well, snow has slowed down this post. Not that it snowed today, but the prospect of another 16" on top of the 12" already sitting on the ground meant I ran around crazily in circles doing a week's worth of errands in one day. Enough about my petty problems. On to the business at hand.... Continue Reading →
For illustrators, there are different approaches to submitting work. The postcard is a relatively cheap promotional tool to get your work seen far and wide. It can show what you do, provide your contact info and point art directors and editors to an online portfolio. Your postcard should be excellent work presented in a professional... Continue Reading →
The A-number-one kiss of death in a query: "My grandchildren love this story!" Or your children love your story. Or you classroom, your critique group, or--Saints Preserve us-- your mother. Never, never, ever, even if they pelt you with gummy bears and tickle you with ostrich feathers, mention anyone loving your work, unless it's an... Continue Reading →
You’ve chosen your strongest manuscript(s). You’ve decided whether you want to obtain representation from an agent or send your submissions straight to publishers. (If you haven’t yet, go back to submission strategy part 1.) Now comes the next part of your submission strategy…how many submissions to send out at a time? The consensus on this seems... Continue Reading →
Are you ready to submit your manuscript? Then it’s time to come up with your own personal submission strategy! First, think hard about what you have. Yes, you wrote it. You know it inside and out. But try to think about your work subjectively. Be honest with yourself. Is it commercial? Could it appeal to a... Continue Reading →
Submitting manuscripts and illustrations takes a lot of... Work! Time! Dedication! And a whole bunch of belief in yourself. So, here's a little pep talk for you. Oh yes, you will be inspired. You feeling it? Good. Get to work! And if you feel the need to talk subbing, come join us in our private Sub... Continue Reading →
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