The Weekly 411 (10/27/17)
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Oct. 27, 2017, vol. 43
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KIDLIT NEWS
ILLUSTRATOR SPOTLIGHT
For Writers
Submissions: Agents & Editors
Agent Molly O'Neill has moved to Root Literary and will open for submissions in January 2018.
Registration is open for the annual SCBWI conference in New York, Feb. 2-4, 2018. This year's format has been changed to focus on craft-intensive workshops.
Registration is open for the annual SCBWI conference in New York, Feb. 2-4, 2018. This year's format has been changed to focus on craft-intensive workshops.
Our illustrator in the spotlight is Gabriel Evangelista, aka GEvan, a Canadian/Portuguese illustrator, concept artist, art director, and professor.
For Writers
Nine Manuscript Editing Software Programs You Should Consider
How to Use Close Third-Person to Get Closer to Your Characters
How to Use Close Third-Person to Get Closer to Your Characters
Submissions: Agents & Editors
What an Editor Does (actually, tips on writing a great book)
Writing Chapter Books - A Look at the Numbers
Writing Chapter Books
Writing for Young Adults - A Look at the Numbers (Hannah Weight Holt's number-driven look at YA writers. Don't miss her pieces on, CB, MG & PB, Parts 1 (Habits of PB writers), 2 (finances) and 3 (agents))
Why We Can't Talk about Diversity in Kid Lit without Talking About Money
March 2-4 Whispering Pines Retreat One of the premiere retreats for children's writers and illustrators, with presentations, workshops, and critiques with mentor authors, editors and agents. (West Greenwich, RI)
Oct. 27 #PitchCB
- What: Once a month, pitch your ms to the agents at Curtis Brown
- Prize: Agent attention and requests
- What: write a 100 word story appropriate for children using the words candy corn, monster, and shadow and post it on your blog
- Prizes: win critiques, webinars, books, and more
TBA Hook Line and Sinker Challenge
- What: Submit parts of your PB, MG, or YA work in four rounds, beginning with your first line
- Prize: anonymous feedback on each round; winner gets 30 min consultation with author Cynthea Liu
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