The Weekly 411 (8/10/18)

© Zara Gonzalez Hoang

Aug. 10, 2018 vol. 32

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS

We are excited to feature picture book author Alice Faye Duncan and her picture book, MEMPHIS, MARTIN, AND THE MOUNTAIN TOP-The Sanitation Strike of 1968  (Calkins Creek; August 28, 2018) illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. 

This week we also feature middle-grade author Brigit Young and her debut book, WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS (Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan, August 14, 2018) illustrated by Boyoun Kim.

For Writers

Make Your Novel's Opening Pop

The Plot Clock: The Structure Template that Saved My Career

Evaluate Small Publishers Like A Pro


155 Words To Describe An Author’s Tone

What Authors and Editors Wish They Could Say to One Another

Submissions: Agents & Editors

you didn't. oh gadzooks. you did (Janet Reid on exclusive submissions)

What To Know Before You Submit: 28 Great Tips from Literary Agents

Writing Courses

The Heart of Picture Books (course by Julie Hedlund) (now 30% off through Aug 12). In this webinar, find out: 

• Top 10 layers of great picture books
• What the HEART layer is and why it is so important
• What words agents and editors use to reject manuscripts that don't have enough heart
• Examples and analysis of picture books with big heart
• How to write with heart
• Pitfalls to avoid
• Questions to ask of yourself and beta readers when evaluating your manuscripts for heart

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