The Weekly 411 (12/12/14)

© Angelo Lopez

Dec. 12, 2014, Issue #49

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KIDLIT NEWS

New agent at the Bent Agency: Molly Ker Hawn  (looking for YA, MG, chapter books) 

Agent Sarah Megibow launches a new agency, will be accepting queries January 1, 2015 (she reps YA, MG, romance, science fiction, fantasy)

AUTHOR & EDITOR SPOTLIGHT

This week we feature Corey Rosen-Schwartz in the Author Spotlight and Harold Underdown in the Editor Spotlight. Be sure to enter both their giveaways for their books.

For Writers

Word Count Literary Rejections

Write Tip: Keeping Out the Intruder Words

Me or You? Choosing Between First and Third Point of View 

Close Third Point of View

Writing Contests & Awards

Dec. 31 Nightlight Reading Writing Contest

• What: submit a short story (5,000 word max) geared to 10-12 year old boys with an adventure theme
• Who: anyone over 18 years old
• Prizes: $1,000 first prize & publication (plus $500, $300 second & third prizes with publication)  

Nonfiction

Do Nonfiction Picture Books Always Have a Story Arc?

Revisions

Overcoming Your Book Doubts By Asking Why

Flexibility is Key to Being a Published Author

Inspirational Things

16 Tips to Increase Your Productivity

The Accidental Bestseller: Editors Tell Us the Stories Behind Sleeper Hits