Summer is fast approaching, like... So I'd like to offer a bit of friendly advice to all the moms out there: KEEP SUBMITTING. I've been there, peeps. It's way too easy to get caught up in zoo camps and swimming lessons and softball leagues and vacations. Somehow, Mom's goals and aspirations seem to wind up... Continue Reading →
Ali Bovis Reports from the SCBWI Winter Conference
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 →
Query Tip: Trouble Writing the Pitch
I know, I know. You're cleaning and decorating and cooking and dying (with a Y) in preparation for Easter, or are in the big fat middle of Passover or dancing in the garden in the moonlight because it looks like spring is really and for sure finally here. But a brilliant thought came to me... Continue Reading →
November Contest Roundup
November 2013 Contest List To help you keep track of the available writing contest opportunities, we'll post a list each month of the upcoming contests we've heard about. (If you have an upcoming writing contest that you'd like included on the list, please contact Veronica with the details.) We also have a Writing Contests Pinterest board and a NEW Art and... Continue Reading →