The Weekly 411 (6/20/14)
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June 20, 2104 Issue # 24
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AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT
This week we feature Jim Averbeck in our Author-Illustrator Spotlight. Be sure to enter in his giveaway for a signed copy of his newest MG release, A HITCH AT THE FAIRMONT.
KIDLIT NEWS
Free Webinar #1: CBI & Karen Robertson present a free webinar on how to create a children's book app on Wed., June 25, 8:30 EDT/ 5:30 PDT.
Free Webinar #2: Children's author Chris Eboch debunks the five myths of writing for children and does Q&A, Wed. June 25, 1 p.m. EDT/ 10 a.m PDT
Agent news: Sheldon Fogelman Agency: Janine Le is building a list from PB to YA; Amy Stern is looking for clients; Sean McCarthy left at the end of 2013 and started his own agency, Sean McCarthy Literary Agency
Free Webinar #2: Children's author Chris Eboch debunks the five myths of writing for children and does Q&A, Wed. June 25, 1 p.m. EDT/ 10 a.m PDT
Agent news: Sheldon Fogelman Agency: Janine Le is building a list from PB to YA; Amy Stern is looking for clients; Sean McCarthy left at the end of 2013 and started his own agency, Sean McCarthy Literary Agency
Picture Books
Writing a Near Wordless Picture Book? Study Linda Ashman's RAIN manuscript.
The BIG BOOK of Picture Book Authors/Illustrators (Preview)
The BIG BOOK of Picture Book Authors/Illustrators (Preview)
All About the Offer Etiquette (And How to get a Fast Pass!)
Indie Publishing
4 Mistakes Even the Best Writers Make on Twitter
How To Make Sure You're Not Wasting Time On Social Media
Diversity in KidlitHow To Make Sure You're Not Wasting Time On Social Media
Create Education Materials To Sell More Books- Marcie Colleen
71 Ways to Promote and Market Your Book
Jan. 31 Highlights Fiction Contest
- What: write a mystery story for children up to 750 words
- Prize: $1000 or tuition to a Highlights Foundation Founders Workshop
July 21-Aug 15 Summer School with Kami Kinard and Sudipta Bardan-Quallen
What: Get craft-based writing advice on building character
Cost: Free
What: Get craft-based writing advice on building character
Cost: Free
Are You Culturally Invisible? Diversity in Children's Literature and What You Can Do About It, Sara Eastler
What Every Self-Published Author Needs to Know about Taxes
Everything you wanted to Know About Publishing a Picture Book, with Shevi Arnold (Part 1 of 4)
Everything You Wanted to Know About Publishing a Picture Book - Writing (Part 2 of 4)
Everything you wanted to Know About Publishing a Picture Book, with Shevi Arnold (Part 1 of 4)
Everything You Wanted to Know About Publishing a Picture Book - Writing (Part 2 of 4)
Am trying to get into the middle grade mystery market myself, so want to explore what Jim does. His latest book sounds pretty good - well, that's lame, isn't it? Really great! (Better)
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading this blog.
ReplyDeleteBut NOT as much as I might enjoy reading HITCH AT THE FAIRMONT :)