The Weekly 411 (9/25/15)
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Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, Issue #39
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KIDLIT NEWS
Marketing & Creating a Platform
Read about the latest trends in ebooks: The Plot Twist: Ebook Sales Slip and Print Books are Far From Dead
Submission Opportunity to Balzer + Bray for SCBWI members only until Dec 1.
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTSubmission Opportunity to Balzer + Bray for SCBWI members only until Dec 1.
KidLit411 Peeps! Last chance to register for the Picture Book Summit, an online conference taking place on October 3rd. Recordings will be available for those who can't attend live, but you have to register. PLUS, this just in: there will be a (virtual) PJ party on Sunday, Sept. 27th where your hosts, Julie Hedlund, Katie Davis, Emma Walton Hamilton, Laura Backes, and Jon Bard will all be wearing pajamas AND giving away cool prizes. All four agents participating will be accepting submissions from attendees. There will be NO latecomers (sorry!)
Manuscript Swap: Kidlit 411 Manuscript Swap has successfully matched writers seeking to swap critiques. Come check it out!
This week we have the distinct pleasure of featuring the talented author Yvonne Mes with two new picture books, MEET SIDNEY NOLAN and OLIVER'S GRUMBLES.
Oct. 22-25 Better Books Marin: A Craft Based Workshop for MG & YA Novels Spend three and a half intensive days working with three editors and an agent on your MG or YA novel. (Marin County, CA)
KIDLIT COLLEGE- Has just posted exciting new webinars & workshops with Agents, Editors, and Award-Winning Authors & Illustrators. Check it out and sign up here!
KIDLIT COLLEGE- Has just posted exciting new webinars & workshops with Agents, Editors, and Award-Winning Authors & Illustrators. Check it out and sign up here!
Marketing & Creating a Platform
How to Talk to a Bookseller: A 10-Step Guide for Authors
8 Rules of Writing Historical Fiction Research
7 Rules to Be Successful as an Author
10 Tips For Writing Children's Picture Books
Some Kids' Books Are Worth The Wait: 'They Do Take Time,' Says Kevin Henkes
90 Things to Know About Your Characters Before Writing
Oct. 1 #WriteDummy Fall Writing Challenge
- When: September - December
- What: In anticipation of 2016 round Picture Book Dummy Challenge, #KidLitArt is hosting a writing challenge. To be put in a critique group, you must register by October 1st. All participants are asked to sign the Honor Agreement. The goal is to have a final draft ready to use for the PB Dummy Challenge in 2016.
- Who: Anyone who has signed the honor agreement
- Recorded Google Hangout: https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c29ngva9lotb77i4g9o34ivqkhg
Fantastic list! Thanks for sharing.
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