The question comes up repeatedly in author circles: do you need social media to land an agent or a book deal? How many followers/friends are enough? Where should you list your social media in a query? You've got questions; we've got answers. This month Sub It Club takes on social media and the querying process.... Continue Reading →
Query or Contest: What’s best for you?
A brief story: A few years ago, I started researching agents (read more about my process here). Before I sent out my first queries, I heard about an upcoming Twitter pitch contest and entered on a whim. I got a favorite (an invitation to send the manuscript), but not from an agent at the top... Continue Reading →
Pitching Graphic Novels for Twitter Pitch Parties
I love watching Twitter pitch parties. When I first came upon them, they were a curiosity. I pored over other writers’ pitches, boosted the ones I liked, and longed to be far enough along in my publishing journey to pitch a manuscript of my own. Then that coveted day came! I participated in my very... Continue Reading →
The Right Contest for You and Your Manuscript
This post was written by Maria Frazer. Every month, Sub It Club features a list of upcoming contests for writers. In fact, that's how I found out about Sub It Club in the first place. There are different kinds of contests and it's up to you to determine which ones might be best for you. Let's talk... Continue Reading →
Have Yourself a Merry Little #PitMad
Whether you're a #PITMAD regular or are new to the online pitch world, have we got a post for you! Today I'm extremely pleased to have Sub It Clubber Nilah Magruder and her agent Michelle Witte here to talk about how they connected through #PITMAD. This is such a great, infomation-filled post that we've got... Continue Reading →
5 Easy Steps to Being a Twitter-Pitcher
This post is brought to you by the one and only, Lisha Cauthen. Twitter-pitching. It's a thing. And you want to get in on it. But that Twittering--it's so intimidating. AW COME ON... Don't let an opportunity pass you by, follow these steps to get in on the next pitching day on Twitter. HANDY-DANDY GUIDE... Continue Reading →