The Weekly 411 (4/14/17)

© Lori Ann Levy-Holm

April 14,  2017, vol. 15

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

This week we feature author Ruth Horowitz, whose book ARE WE STILL FRIENDS? (Scholastic) just came out. Be sure to enter in her giveaway for a copy.

Social Media

Twitter Basics for Writers

Social Media Image Resizing Tool 

Conferences, Workshops & Retreats

Oct 12-15, 2017 Better Books Marin An intensive craft-based workshop for MG & YA authors, with one-on-one mentor workshops with a stellar lineup: editor Emma Dryden, editor Harold Underdone, senior agent Stephen Frasier (Jennifer diChiara) and editor Tiffany Liao (Henry Holt Books). (Menlo Park, CA)

Oct 21, 2017 Rutgers One-on-One  A conference where you are paired one-on-one with an industry mentor (agent, editor, art director, or published author or illustrator). All genres and levels of writing for children (PB to YA) are welcome.  Applications are open and due by June 27.


9 Ways to Ruin a Writing Conference

Critique Groups

The Writer's Match - a place for writers to connect

Inspirational Things

Agent Monday: 6 "To Do's" if You Write

Revisions

7 Strategies for Revising Your Novel