The Weekly 411 (9/5/14)
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AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT
KIDLIT NEWS
New Literary Agent Spotlight: Valerie Noble of Donaghy Literary Group seeks Science Fiction YA/NA, Fantasy YA/NA Historical Fantasy YA/NA, Historical Fiction YA/NA
Rachel Brooks of the L. Perkins Agency is seeking to build her list, looking for YA and NA.
Rachel Brooks of the L. Perkins Agency is seeking to build her list, looking for YA and NA.
Melissa Stewart's tips on writing nonfiction picture books
Oct. 31 Writing Competition for Kids, with Dee White
- What: write a story about space with fewer than 500 words
- Eligibility: writers under age 18
- Prize: 10 winners will be published in an ebook anthology
Nov. 2 Zebulon Writing Contest
- What: submit query letter, first 500 words, & first 2500 words of an MG, YA (or adult) manuscript; contest opens Sept. 15
- Eligibility: writers of published or unpublished novels; submission must be unpublished
- Prizes: cash prizes; pitch opportunities at Pikes Peak Writer's Conference
Sept. 1-30 ChaBooChaLite, with Becky Fyfe
What: Write an early reader, chapter book, MG, or YA book in a month, read craft posts, win prizes
Jan. 11-17 ReviMo
What: Spend the week revising your picture book manuscripts. Be inspired by others and win prizes.
What: Write an early reader, chapter book, MG, or YA book in a month, read craft posts, win prizes
Jan. 11-17 ReviMo
What: Spend the week revising your picture book manuscripts. Be inspired by others and win prizes.
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