The Weekly 411 (3/25/16)

© Ruth Chan

Friday, March 25, 2016, Issue #13

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AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT

This week in the Author-Illustrator Spotlight we are very excited to feature RUTH CHAN! Be sure to enter to win a copy of her picture book, WHERE'S THE PARTY?

KIDLIT NEWS

New Literary Agent Alert: Ryann Wahl of Holloway Literary- Seeks YA

Bologna 2016: Agents Talk Childrens' and YA Trends

For Writers

The Top 55 Apps for Writers in 2016

Submissions: Agents & Editors

The Many Roles of an Agent

Agents Looking for Children's Books

Marketing & Creating a Platform

4 Lessons for Authors on the Current State of Publishing

Young Adult

Writing For the Young Adult Audience

Publishing Road Map: Your Guide to Writing and Publishing Young Adult Fiction

Social Media

The Pros and Cons of Using A Facebook Profile but Not an Official Page

4 Ways Authors Can Use Twitter 

Inspirational Things

Why Every Writer Needs a Purpose --and How to Discover Yours

Revisions

Favorite Picture Book Revision Tips

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