The Weekly 411 (5/9/14)

© Mary Sullivan

May 9, 2104 Issue # 18

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KIDLIT NEWS

Mark your calendars: On Tuesday May 20, Kidlit411 is hosting a Twitter chat with agent Jodell Sadler to talk about picture book pacing. Use the hashtag #PBpacing, 8 p.m. Eastern/ 7 p.m. Central.

AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT

This week's author-illustrator in the spotlight is Mary Sullivan and the illustrator in the spotlight is Mira Reisberg (who also wears many other hats).

For Writers

Finding Critique Partners

Words of Advice from Jane Yolen

For Illustrators

Interview with Lauren Rille, Associate Art Director, Simon & Schuster (on the biggest mistake beginners make) 

Making a Picture Book Dummy, SCBWI British Isles

20 Questions to Ask a Picture Book Manuscript 

Nonfiction

"Writing a Nonfiction Picture Book in Just One Week" report from editors about writing nonfiction series

Nonfiction in Picture Books, A Panel Discussion

Queries

How To Format Your Query in 5 Easy Steps

Submissions: Agents and Editors

Who's Moving Where? Harold Underdown Keeps You Informed

Should you Pitch (and Sign With) a New Agent?, Chuck Sambuchino

All About Submissions Guest Blogger Yvonne Mes: How to Submit Without Feeling Like Throwing Up

Contests & Awards

June 1 Martha Weston Grant

• What: win $1500 towards expenses for the SCBWI summer conference.
• Who is eligible: SCBWI PAL published author or illustrator trying a different genre or category

Oct. 4 Writer's Doubt

• What: Write a 300-1000 word essay about overcoming writer's doubt
• Prizes: $100 Amazon gift card plus book cover design worth $500; other cash prizes

Social Media

7 Ways Writers Can Build Online Authority with Google Plus

Twitter for Writers Part 2 with Corey Rosen Schwartz - how to reach librarians and teachers on Twitter

Poetry

From Storyteller to Exquisite Writer: The Pleasures and Craft of Poetic Techniques: Literary agent and Children’s Book Academy founder Dr. Mira Reisberg, and award-winning author of over 35 books, Sudipta Bardhan-Quallan, have created a highly interactive,  once-a-year five week e-course. It includes interviews with agents, editors, authors, submission opportunities, weekly critiques, and fresh content, technical help, and inspiration. 

Inspirational Things

"Another Look at Steig"  (William Steig didn't start writing for children until he was 61)

21 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Writing