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 →
Nilah Magruder Shows Us How to Find a Book Deal
This week we're celebrating author-illustrator and Sub It Club member Nilah Magruder. Her debut picture book HOW TO FIND A FOX hits shelves today! *cue wild applause* Nilah is sharing her journey to publication right here on the blog. It's a long one (as most publishing journeys are.) Today we have part one: The Story,... Continue Reading →
November 2016 Contest Roundup
Oh my gosh I can't believe it's November all of a sudden and another NaNoWriMo is upon us! Maybe you aren't participating or maybe you'll want to take a break from your writing frenzy to enter some contests. Either way, cruise through this list and you'll find some great opportunities. There are contests with agent... Continue Reading →
October 2016 Contest Roundup
If there is a Twitter pitch season this seems to be it! There are lots of opportunities coming up in the next few months, especially Twitter pitch days. (If you aren't up on how to take part in Twitter pitch contests check out How to #Pitmad.) There are even some opportunities for illustrators. Hurrah! With... Continue Reading →
September 2016 Contest Roundup
There are some great new opportunities listed in this month's Roundup but after reading through so many pitch contest guidelines I want to give a reminder: just because you get a request during a pitch day it does not mean that you have to submit. That's right. YOU choose. If you get a request, research... Continue Reading →
August 2016 Contest Roundup
There's quite a variety of contests coming up within the next couple of months and beyond. In this month's Roundup you'll find pitch opportunities, short story competitions, and more. Some offer agent opportunities, some have nice monetary prizes, and some offer publication. If you're a romance writer be sure to check out Harlequin's two listings... Continue Reading →