The Weekly 411 (7/25/14)

© Lori Ann Levy-Holm

July 25, 2014, Issue #29

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AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT

This week KidLit411 is proud to feature the incredibly talented Paula Yoo in the Author Spotlight and Lori Ann Levy-Holm in the Illustrator Spotlight.

KIDLIT NEWS

Agent Alert: Jill Corcoran is now open to submissions: seeking Middle Grade and Chapter Books- Jill Corcoran Literary Agency

Agent Jennifer Laughran (@literaticat) is open to MG & YA queries. 

Contests & Awards

July 30 Dear Lucky Agent Contest

• What: submit the first 150-200 words of an unpublished MG novel
• Prize: critique of the first 10 pages of your manuscript from the agent-judge (Peter Knapp, Park Literary Group), and 1 year subscription to Writer's Digest

Picture Books

Challenging Content in Picture Books by Emma O'Donovan

3 Revision Tips From an L.A. Times Editor

For Writers

How Long Does It Take to Get Published?

22 Lessons From Stephen King on How to Be a Great Writer

Opportunities for Writers: Over 90 competitions, publication opportunities, fellowships and more


11 Things Every Writer Should Know About Copyrights

Ten Tips for Promoting Your Book on Twitter

For Illustrators

"What I've Learned in 7 Years" inspiration from Zelda Devon

Social Media

Marketing on Twitter Without the Spam

Marketing and Creating a Platform

Platform Building for the Prepublished Author

Diversity

"One Weird Old Trick to Undermine the Patriarchy" how to combat gender stereotypes at reading time

Submissions: Agents and Editors

Agents: Red Flags

All About Submissions: Guest blogger, Heather Ayris Burnell: Create a Great Introduction: Query and Cover Letters

11 Steps to Finding the Agent Who'll Love Your Book

Conferences, Workshops & Retreats

Write On Con (Aug. 26-27) Join this two day, free,  interactive, online writing conference. Includes critique forums, interactive sessions, and opportunities to pitch to editors and agents. Follow on Twitter for updates @writoncon.