Sub It Club member Nilah Magruder's debut picture book HOW TO FIND A FOX has just released! Nilah is sharing her process and journey to publication with us. She told us about The Story, The Dummy, and The Query in our last post. If you didn't read it yet then go catch up on her inspiring... Continue Reading →
While many publishing houses are closed to submissions, querying editors is still a possibility in some circumstances, and it can definitely lead to publication. Today we are celebrating Sub It Club member, Marcie Wessels and the release of her debut picture book! Marcie is here to tell us how she queried her editor directly and share her... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Tina Kügler, a Postcard Post alum, is helping Sub It Club celebrate its 2-year anniversary! But Tina has a lot to celebrate too― IN MARY'S GARDEN comes out March 17th, written and illustrated by Tina and Carson Kügler, published by Houghton Mifflin. I love postcards but a BOOK is pretty good too! (Keep reading for GIVEAWAY... 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 →
Sub It Club 