You all know Amy Dixon don't you? Amy talked submission (and sweater) feedback not too long ago when we were celebrating Sub It Club's 2 year anniversary. She shared with us when we asked authors how they know when their manuscripts are ready. On top of that, Amy showed us her Query Letter that Worked. Today... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how to query for work-for-hire projects? Today author Jennifer Swanson shares one of her query letters with us. Jennifer has had a lot of success when it comes to work-for-hire commissions. Check out her amazing list of published books on her website! And work-for-hire can lead to other things as you will find... Continue Reading →
Our very own Sub It Clubber, and picture book writer, Ali Bovis, recently attended the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Conference in New York. It was held almost a month ago and Ali got her report right to me, but we had a lot going on here at in the month of February. No matter though,... Continue Reading →
Sub It Club is so lucky to have author/illustrator Mark Fearing back in this second post. Mark explains a bit about his career history, how he got his agent and shares some more postcards. Plus there's a VIDEO that will crack you up. How did you get your first illustration job? I've done freelance illustration... Continue Reading →
Today as part of Kidlit Week we are happy to welcome author Corey Rosen Schwartz! Corey is the author of some fabulous retold tales: NINJA RED RIDING HOOD, GOLDI ROCKS AND THE THREE BEARS, and THE THREE NINJA PIGS. To help us celebrate 2 years of Sub It Club Corey is giving away an autographed... Continue Reading →
Today, as part of Kidlit Week, we are thrilled to welcome author/illustrator and Sub It Club member Sarah Frances Hardy! Sarah has put together some great information on picture book dummies that is helpful not only to illustrators, but also to picture book writers, who need to think like illustrators. Sarah is also offering a... Continue Reading →
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