The Weekly 411 (1/2/15)
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Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, Issue #1
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KIDLIT 411 BIRTHDAY BASH
It's been one year since we started Kidit411, and we have been thrilled by the community that has formed around this site. To celebrate your help and support, we have several great posts and giveaways over the next few days:
- Today: Author-Illustrator Spotlight on Nick Bruel with a giveaway of a signed copy of his book, BAD KITTY: DRAWN TO TROUBLE
- Monday, Jan. 5: All about Picture Books giveaways
- Tuesday, Jan. 6: All about Craft giveaways
- Wednesday, Jan. 7: Agent Spotlight with giveaway
Come back to see us next week for these giveaways!
AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT
Submissions: Agents & Editors
The impressive Nick Bruel of BAD KITTY fame joins us in the spotlight this week.
KIDLIT CLASSES BEGINNING IN JANUARY
KIDLIT CLASSES BEGINNING IN JANUARY
Several great courses for kidlit writers & illustrators are starting in January. Be sure to check them out:
- Will Terry & Jake Parker's ILLUSTRATING FOR CHILDREN, PTS 1 & 2 begins on Jan. 6. The live class is sold out but the online streaming class is available.
- Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen's PICTURE BOOKS FROM A TO Z: CHARACTER BUILDING IN PICTURE BOOKS starts on Jan. 26.
- Renee LaTulippe's LYRICAL LANGUAGE LAB teaches kidlit writers poetic techniques and how to add punch to your prose. She runs these classes each month. Get in on the January class!
- Mira Reisberg's CHAPTER BOOK ALCHEMIST with Hillary Homzie starts on Jan. 12 Join a free writing webinar with the two tonight, Jan. 2, at 5:30 PST.
The Very Best Articles on Writing for 2014 (on Positive Writer) (a great compilation of writing articles)
Writing Wednesdays: On Dream Agents
On Literary Agents
Molly Crabapple's 15 Rules for Creative Success in the Internet Age
On Literary Agents
Molly Crabapple's 15 Rules for Creative Success in the Internet Age
Why Use Photo References
Jan. 1-30 My 500 Words: A Writing Challenge
What: Write at least 500 words a day (blogging counts, email doesn't)
Jan. 5, 14 Julie Hedlund's 12x12 Picture Book Challenge
Don't forget to sign up for 12x12. Registration for Gold members starts on Jan. 5, and other members on Jan. 14!
(Thanks to the Sub It Club for finding these contests. More non kidlit contests at their January Contest Round Up post)
Jan. 26 Sun v Snow
Jan. 1-30 My 500 Words: A Writing Challenge
What: Write at least 500 words a day (blogging counts, email doesn't)
Jan. 5, 14 Julie Hedlund's 12x12 Picture Book Challenge
Don't forget to sign up for 12x12. Registration for Gold members starts on Jan. 5, and other members on Jan. 14!
(Thanks to the Sub It Club for finding these contests. More non kidlit contests at their January Contest Round Up post)
Jan. 26 Sun v Snow
- What: Query and first pages (250 words) contest for Adult, NA, YA and MG. Opens at 4 pm Eastern until 200 entries are reached. Teams (2 of 15 each) will be posted on February 2nd. 14 agents participating. More details from last year’s contest can be found here.
- Who: Adult, NA YA and MG writers with polished manuscript
- Prize: Chance to be seen by agents outside the slush pile.
Jan. 31 Sharjah Exhibition
- What: Professional illustrations designed for children of all age groups. Must be original works that belong within a single book. Arists should include 250 word biography. Works will be evaluated by a selection committee from an international jury.
- Who: Children’s Illustrators
- Prizes: Monetary prizes including 1st USD 8000 and inclusion in the Reading Festival Exhibition
- Deadline: Forms and ID documents due January 31st, finished works due February 15th. More about the Festival here.
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