November is a great month for writers! For one, it's National Novel Writing Month. You can join NaNoWriMo and challenge yourself, in the company of other writers, to write a first draft of a novel in one month. Doesn't matter what genre you write in. All are welcome. Of course, picture book writers can't really... Continue Reading →
The Postcard Post welcomes illustrator Alice Ratterree. Alice shares beautiful illustrations, great postcard tips and even more advice. Get ready to be wowed! Alice Ratterree loves to draw for the young at heart. Her passion for stories began when as a child she would spend hours re-illustrating her favorite books directly on their printed pages. Alice's career began as a classically trained singer, performing extensively... 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 →
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 →
The Postcard Post for January features Roberta Baird. You may be lucky enough to have already seen her illustrations on social media and beyond. If not, sit back and enjoy getting to know Roberta and her postcards. Roberta Baird is an illustrator and writer. Her work has been featured in four books. One of her... Continue Reading →
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