The Weekly 411 (12/4/15)

© Lori Ann Levy-Holm

Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, Issue #49   

KIDLIT NEWS

New Literary Agent Alert: Tara Carberry of Trident Media Group - Seeks YA

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

This week we feature author Cindy Williams Schrauben in the spotlight.

Conferences, Workshops and Retreats

Mar 4-8  Time to Write Revision Retreat Join Kate Messner and Linda Urban in craft lectures, mentor-facilitated critique groups, quiet work time, and more. (Plattsburg, NY)

Social Media

How to Start a Blog (including free PDF)

Avoid these 4 Author Bio Mistakes

Freelance Editors & Critiques

Maya Rock - Rock Editorial Services

Marketing and Creating a Platform

The Basics for Building a Strong Platform through Social Media

Tricks and Tips for a Successful Book Launch Party

For Illustrators

How to Put Together a Portfolio for Children's Book Illustration

Picture Books

Top 15 Children's Agents

Tips for Writing Believable Kids' Dialogue

Manuscript Formatting Basics

Character Arcs for Your Children's Book

The 9 Ingredients for Character Development

Young Adult

Tips for Writing YA