The Weekly 411 (2/3/17)

© Matt Rockefeller

Feb. 3, 2017, vol. 5

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KIDLIT NEWS

New agent alert: Quressa Robinson of D4EO is looking for YA, particularly Own Voices and inclusive narratives

14 agents seeking contemporary MG fiction now

AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT

The Author Spotlight features the talented author, Mike Vago and also Spotlight Illustrator Matt Rockefeller both from the picture book TRAIN. Enter to win a copy of their book.

For Writers

Fiction University: Online Resources (Janice Hardy's excellent list of resources)

Writing Is Rewriting

Marketing and Creating a Platform

What Authors Should Do Right After Publication

Submissions: Agents & Editors

10 Questions to Ask When Offered Representation

10 Tests to Prove Your Manuscript is Ready for Submission 

                                       Picture Books

Three Clever Ways to Build up Your Climax

7 Ways to Structure Your Picture Book

Picture Books Openings and Why They Matter

Mo Willem's Funny Failures