The Weekly 411 (11/24/17)
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Nov. 24, 2017, vol. 47
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KIDLIT NEWS
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
For Writers
Middle Grade
Are you NaNoing? Or failing spectacularly? Or not at all interested? Here's an interesting article: Why NaNoWriMo is Liberating for Some Authors and Dangerous for Others
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
This week we feature Lisa Amstutz, author of over 80 children's books. Enter to win a copy of her most recent picture book, APPLESAUCE DAY! illustrated by Talitha Shipman (Albert Whitman & Co.).
For Writers
Five Things You Learn from Writing "Bad" Books
Pro Tips from a NaNo Coach: When Pants Become Plots
Ways to Thrive as a Writer: Write the End Before the Beginning
Pro Tips from a NaNo Coach: When Pants Become Plots
Ways to Thrive as a Writer: Write the End Before the Beginning
Middle Grade
Mar 22-25 Everything You Need to Know about Children's Book Publishing: A Crash Course
A Highlights workshop for serious beginners; an intensive weekend on how children's book publishing works. Learn all about submitting, producing, and selling trade books, and connect with industry professionals. (Honesdale, PA)
Social Media
Inspirational Things
Top 10 Ways Your Website Leaves Readers, and Leads, in the Dust
Cutting Open the Sausage: A Hard Look at Rewriting
Cutting Open the Sausage: A Hard Look at Rewriting
How Long is Writing Supposed to Take?
Ten Tips for Wanna-Be-Focused-Writer by Tina Cho
Helpful tips on researching Lisa!
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