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Aspiring PB, MG, YA authors, let& #39;s talk about some FREE resources for you to get to know the current market for your book, hone your craft, and start preparing to submit to agents:
First off, if you didn& #39;t know, @literaticat is a powerhouse agent who is as generous w her time as she is brilliant. She offers all kinds of wise pub advice on her ASK THE AGENT blog: http://literaticat.tumblr.com/ ">https://literaticat.tumblr.com/">...
Plus, @literaticat started a podcast (Literaticast!) where she interviews pub professionals from all areas of the industry, from PB - YA (there& #39;s something for everyone!). It& #39;s a goldmine of info and perspectives: http://www.jenniferlaughran.com/literaticast ">https://www.jenniferlaughran.com/literatic...
Second, are you subscribed to @PWKidsBookshelf? It& #39;s a smart way to familiarize yourself w the market & start considering how to frame your work. Market research is important. Remember: what& #39;s on shelves now sold years ago (and you want to sell now!): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/index.html">https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-top...
Are you working on picture books? @joshfunkbooks offers a truly excellent (and FREE) 12 step guide for making your picture book stand out from the crowd: https://www.joshfunkbooks.com/resources-for-writers">https://www.joshfunkbooks.com/resources...
Wondering what goes into formatting a picture book text or art dummy? @inkyelbows offers terrific resources for both writers and illustrators, including free PB templates! http://debbieohi.com/pbcreation ">https://debbieohi.com/pbcreatio...
Are you writing kid& #39;s nonfiction? @mstewartscience is a NF goddess. I highly recommend her post on the 5 different kinds of nonfiction. (Did you know there are five to choose from?? Make sure you can identify yours!): http://celebratescience.blogspot.com/ ">https://celebratescience.blogspot.com/">...
Maybe you& #39;re confident w your manuscript but wondering how to best use social media to help your kidlit career. @Jess_Keating has you covered w her free Social Media Playbook for Authors: https://jesskeating.com/for-writers/jess-keating-playbook/">https://jesskeating.com/for-write...
P.S. If you liked that last link, @Jess_Keating has a whole "For Writers" tab on her website that& #39;s not to be missed, with tips ranging from drafting to platform development: https://jesskeating.com/for-writers/drafting-tips/">https://jesskeating.com/for-write...
OR perhaps you& #39;ve already got a book deal and you& #39;re starting to think about school visits (what goes into a school visit anyway?!). Check out @KimNormanAuthor& #39;s helpful blog on everything from money matters to presentation planning: http://coolschoolvisits.com/ ">https://coolschoolvisits.com/">...
If you& #39;re just starting to write your query letter, I love @NathanBransford& #39;s mad libs for query letters. It& #39;s a fresh way to shake things up and get drafting that letter! Plus, it lets you know right upfront all the necessary elements to include: https://blog.nathanbransford.com/2008/03/query-letter-template">https://blog.nathanbransford.com/2008/03/q...
Alrighty, that& #39;s all for today! But don& #39;t worry if you missed anything: All of these free writing and publishing resources (and many more!) are catalogued for you on my website, for whenever you& #39;re ready.
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