The Weekly 411 (5/22/15)
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Friday, May 22, 2015, Issue #21
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KIDLIT NEWS
Seeks PB, MG, YA, NA and Adult
AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT
So You Want to Write For Kids: The Least You Should Know
15 Essential Time Saving Tools for Busy Writers
Tips for Staying out of the Slush Pile
May 22 Query Kombat 2015
- What: Enter into a single elimination tournament-style query competition. Submit your query and the first 250 words between 5:30 p.m. EST and 6:30 p.m. EST
- Prize: Get your work noticed by agents and receive possible requests
William and Mary Quarterly - historical scholarly magazine founded in 1892 covering early American history and culture. Searchable online.
Third Thursdays - The School of Visual Storytelling's monthly challenge to illustrate to a prompt with a chance for feedback and discounts
Legal Resources for Creatives
Signing with a Literary Agent? Here's What Should Be in Your Contract
Nov. 1-30 NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
What: An annual month-long challenge to write a novel of at least 50,000 words. Sign up to track your progress and connect with fellow authors.
Nov. 1-30 PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) with Tara Lazar
What: Come up with one picture book idea a day. Sign up for inspirational posts, prizes, and community.
Agent and Editor Wish List (on Tumblr)
Nov. 1-30 NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)
What: An annual month-long challenge to write a novel of at least 50,000 words. Sign up to track your progress and connect with fellow authors.
Nov. 1-30 PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) with Tara Lazar
What: Come up with one picture book idea a day. Sign up for inspirational posts, prizes, and community.
Agent and Editor Wish List (on Tumblr)
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