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The Weekly 411 (2/28/14) - Giveaway

© David Diaz

Feb. 28, 2014 Issue 8

The Weekly 411 gathers all the links added to this site each week. To receive this post by email, sign up for our updates. If you have news or links to share, please email them to kidlit411@kidlit411.com.



IT'S A KIDLIT411 LAUNCH CELEBRATION CONTEST! 
We're running a contest to celebrate the launch of Kidlit411! Enter to win the chance of a magnificent picture book critique from author Susanna Leonard Hill or the opportunity to submit a PB, MG, or YA manuscript to agent Mira Reisberg of Hummingbird Literary (which is currently closed to queries!) 

 Go to the bottom of this page to enter! The giveaway ends on Friday, March 7, 2014.


AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT
We couldn't be more excited to announce that we have the very talented author, Beth Coulton is in our Author Spotlight today! We are also thrilled to feature the multi-award winning illustrator (Caldecott! Pura Belpré!) David Diaz in the Illustrator Spotlight. 



New MG and PB wish lists on Pitch Smart Kid Lit

 3 Agents Wish Lists  (Jen Rofé, Debora Warren & Ammi-Joan Paquette)

 A big list of agent wish lists from Thriller Fest IX (a conference for thriller fans in July in NYC)

FOR WRITERS






Kate Messner's Plot Intensive Handouts

 Do You Prefer to Write Character Driven or Plot Driven Stories? Checklist.

Surviving Rejection

 50 Tools that Can Improve Your Writing

FOR ILLUSTRATORS



"Links and Tips for Storyboarding and Illustration" - long list of links on how to storyboard


"Just Enjoy the Pictures: Handcrafted versus Digital Pictures" article in the Horn Book about choosing your medium



NONFICTION


"Layer upon Layer: Building a Nonfiction Manuscript" by Melissa Sweet 


SUBMISSIONS: AGENTS & EDITORS


Questions to Ask Your Prospective Agent- Writer Beware rounds up excellent links for questions to ask a prospective agent

INDIE PUBLISHING


When to Self Publish, a publisher's perspective



Raising Book Monsters- Cindy Williams Schrauben - A go to blog for helpful hints about children and books.

The Blabber Mouth Blog- Linda Epstein, DiChiara Literary Agency A peek inside an agent's world.

Check out our newly listed contests and awards (details are on the Contests & Awards page)

 March 12   Lucy Cavendish Annual Fiction Prize

 March 20 - 24  March Madness Writing Contest with Susanna Leonard Hill
How to Become Fearless!

Quotes on Writing

ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY:

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  1. Robyn CampbellFebruary 28, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Speedy entered. *wink*

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    1. Elaine Kiely KearnsMarch 1, 2014 at 2:06 PM

      Speedy, indeed! If there was a prize for 1st- you'd win, Robyn!

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  2. Sharon K. MayhewFebruary 28, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    Wow, what an amazing amount of information you guys are sharing! I will be sharing for sure!!!

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  3. Michelle Lynn SentersFebruary 28, 2014 at 11:13 PM

    What a fantastic resource KIDLIT411 is. Thank you. -Michelle Lynn Senters

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  4. Lauren KersteinFebruary 28, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    Thank you for all of the information you've shared. I really appreciate the opportunities you offer as well!

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  5. UnknownMarch 1, 2014 at 12:22 AM

    :D

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  6. AnonymousMarch 1, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    You guys are doing great things! Enjoy it!

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  7. LJMarch 1, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Thanks. This site is turning out to be a wonderful resource.
    Laura Jenkins

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  8. WendyMarch 1, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    I shared your site at a workshop I gave at the local community college this week. It's a great resource.

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    1. Elaine Kiely KearnsMarch 1, 2014 at 2:08 PM

      Thanks so much, Wendy! I'm going to squeeze you the next time I see you! :)

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  9. Corey SchwartzMarch 1, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    Oh, how awesome!

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  10. UnknownMarch 1, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    Great information.. as always!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 1, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    There's a great new resource in Kid Lit Town...and you guys are IT! Thanks for the info, links, articles...I love it. :)

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  12. sharalynMarch 1, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    This is awesome! I shared on everything! What a great opportunity!

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  13. T. ForehandMarch 1, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    awesome.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 1, 2014 at 2:02 PM

    Thank you for your time and sharing your talent.

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  15. Kirsti CallMarch 1, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    This site is so AMAZING already!!!

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  16. Carol MunroMarch 1, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    I want a badge for my blog that says, "I follow Kidlit411." Pretty please.

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  17. Lori D.March 1, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Thank you for "bringing it all together" for writers, illustrators, and kidlit learners!

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  18. Jennifer KirkebyMarch 1, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Thank you for your fabulous site, and this great opportunity!

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    1. Elaine Kiely KearnsMarch 1, 2014 at 9:01 PM

      I am so glad you're enjoying the site! Good luck in the giveaway!

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  19. Rene Diane AubeMarch 1, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    Well Elaine, the only one I'm missing is the Pinterest...I think I wouldn't get ANY writing done if I did that board, too! :/ Thanks for this opportunity!

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  20. Lenny LeeMarch 2, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    hi!.
    my brother sent me your link. he got it from miss sharon mayhews facebook page. im just learning about writing kids stuff. yikes! not easy. this is gonna be a good place for me to get some really good info and help me to be a way better writer. thanks for a cool blog.
    ...smiles from lenny

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    1. Elaine Kiely KearnsMarch 2, 2014 at 1:45 PM

      Thanks, Lenny! We are so happy that you are finding it helpful! Welcome to the kid lit community!

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  21. UnknownMarch 2, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Fantastic prize

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  22. Michelle CusolitoMarch 2, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    So much information!

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  23. Elaine Kiely KearnsMarch 2, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Thanks, Michelle!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 3, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    So glad you started this site. It's very helpful and you guys are great.

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  25. Elaine Kiely KearnsMarch 3, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Thanks so much for your kind words, Wendy! :)

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  26. Christine BrallierMarch 3, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    Love your site!! So happy to have found it. :)

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    1. Elaine Kiely KearnsMarch 5, 2014 at 10:29 AM

      Thanks, Christine! We're so happy you are enjoying it!

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  27. UnknownMarch 6, 2014 at 2:16 AM

    I blogged about KIDLIT411...should we post on our own facebook walls? http://www.keiladawson.com/?p=378

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  28. CarolineFrye.blogspot.comMarch 7, 2014 at 1:45 AM

    Awesome site! Awesome contest!

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    1. Elaine Kiely KearnsMarch 7, 2014 at 12:13 PM

      Thanks, Sue! So happy you're finding it helpful! :)

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