The Weekly 411 (3/22/19)
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March 22, 2019 vol. 11
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KIDLIT NEWS
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
The Kidlit for Christchurch auction to fight Islamaphobia is up from March 24-27. Bid to win critiques, books, agent and editor consultations, and more.
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
We are so excited to feature our own Elaine Kiely Kearns and her debut picture book, NOAH NOASAURUS, illustrated by Colin Jack (Albert Whitman April 1, 2019). Enter to win one of two signed copies!
For Writers
Submissions: Agents & Editors
Contests & Awards
How to Find Your Thematic Principle
The 7 Deadly Sins of World Building
How Do You Describe a Place? 6 Setting Tips
The 7 Deadly Sins of World Building
How Do You Describe a Place? 6 Setting Tips
Submissions: Agents & Editors
Apr 1- Aug 31 Lee & Low New Visions Award
- What: submit your MG or YA novel or graphic novel, particular interest in literary science fiction, but all genres welcome
- Who: writers of color or Native American nations, U.S. residents 18 or over, previously unpublished in MG or YA
- Prize: $2000 plus standard publication contract
Apr 1- Aug 31 Lee & Low New Voices Award
- What: submit your PB manuscript
- Who: writers of color or Native American nations, U.S. residents 18 or over, previously unpublished in PB, only un-agented submissions accepted
- Prize: $2,000 plus standard publication contract
Sept. 1-31 SCBWI Emerging Voices Grant
- What: Submit your PB, MG, or YA manuscript
- Who: SCBWI members, writers or writers/illustrators from traditionally underrepresented group, un-agented, unpublished
- Prize: 2 winners will receive a paid trip & tuition to the SCBWI LA conference, a manuscript critique, and showcase to editors
Sept. 25-27 Pitchwars
- What: submit your query, first chapter and synopsis of a finished manuscript
- Who: all categories of writers (children to adult)
- Prize: obtain a published author mentor who will help you revise your manuscript and present it in an agent showcase in Feb. 2020
Conferences, Workshops & Retreats
May 8, 8:30 p.m.-9:45 p.m. Middle Grade v. Young Adult Fiction, a Q&A with Cheryl Klein Cheryl Klein, editorial director at Lee & Low, will explore the differences between middle grade and young adult fiction in this structured Q&A session. There will be time for audience questions at the end of the Q&A. Unable to attend live? All registrants will have access to the recording for 30 days after the event. (link is an affiliate link: signing up through this will help support Kidlit411)
June 14-16 Squam Writes Retreat A small group retreat for writers and illustrators of children's literature focused on craft and especially beneficial to those ready to start down the road to publication. There will be opportunities for feedback and plenty of time to write, make new friends, and recharge creative batteries in a beautiful New Hampshire lakeside setting. Every participant receives a one-on-one critique with an agent or editor. (Squam Lake, NH)
Diversity in KidlitJune 14-16 Squam Writes Retreat A small group retreat for writers and illustrators of children's literature focused on craft and especially beneficial to those ready to start down the road to publication. There will be opportunities for feedback and plenty of time to write, make new friends, and recharge creative batteries in a beautiful New Hampshire lakeside setting. Every participant receives a one-on-one critique with an agent or editor. (Squam Lake, NH)
"Go With What's Alive" and Other Writing Advice from Philip Roth
The Tao of Writing a Novel
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