So, Lisha talked about how to format your email sample chapters and I must say, she is good! But, I said I would do a post about emailing your picture book submission so here’s a few more tips about email submissions. They aren't really picture book specific because it's basically the same no matter what... Continue Reading →
Format Your Email Sample Chapters
This post is brought to you by the one and only, Lisha Cauthen. You can understand why agents/editors want First Contact with their potential authors to be through a safe, clean email. With the volume of correspondence they receive from strangers, the likelihood of viruses arriving in attachments is high. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaPpa-eoxi4 Fine. So I took... Continue Reading →
Picture Book Format
Lisha posted about formatting your novel and due to popular demand, today I'm posting about picture book formatting. It's pretty similar but there are some slight differences. When you're sending your picture book out on submission, using the correct format is important. This may look like a long list of instructions but formatting your picture book... Continue Reading →
Format Your Manuscript
This post is brought to you by the one and only, Lisha Cauthen. Finally, a manuscript request! After you're done doing this: Format your manuscript in a standard, easy to read fashion. You want every speck of goodwill you can muster from your targeted agent/editor. GUIDE TO FORMATTING YOUR NOVEL MANUSCRIPT THE BASICS MARGINS--1" on... Continue Reading →