Kids Lit
Pitch Opportunities
Last month we put together pitches – the 30-second “What is your book about?” Unless you happen to end up next…
June 8, 2024-
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Kids LitWind Up and. . .Pitch!
“So, tell me about your book.” What a great invitation – whether it is from family or friends or…
May 8, 2024 -
The Intentional WriterDo you need a book proposal “cheat sheet”?
If you hope to pitch a book to a publisher, especially a non-fiction book, you will need to write…
November 24, 2023 -
Mastering Middle GradePitch Perfect
You’ve worked hard to write your middle grade novel, and now you’re ready to sell it to a publisher.…
October 16, 2023 -
Book ProposalsDo You Know Your Competition?
Many writers overlook a critical section in their book proposals: the competition section. After reading thousands of book proposals…
October 25, 2021 -
Embrace the WaitSurvival Tips for the Waiting Part of Writing Tip #13 – Be Conference Ready
Writer’s conference season is upon us. If you’re like me, this time of year gets your creative juices flowing…
March 5, 2020 -
Book Proposals
Why Do They Torture Us With Homework?
We’ve written the book, isn’t that enough? Now they want us to write a query, a pitch, a proposal,…
December 25, 2019 -
Mastering Middle Grade
Three Things I Learned in Wimberley, TX
This past month I packed up my little bag, tucked my insecurity into the glove box and drove south…
May 15, 2018 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Prepare For Pitch Sessions at a Writing Conference
I attended my first writing conference when I was sixteen-years-old. This is what lead to the publication of my first…
November 9, 2017
