Saturday, June 30, 2012

Revise and Resubmit Requests

Editors and agents don't want you to rewrite your story into something you don't want.

http://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2012/06/understanding-revisions-what-you-get.html

Friday, June 29, 2012

School Visits

Detailed advice from author Susan Uhlig and getting, planning, and doing school visits. 

http://www.susanuhlig.com/2012/03/going-back-to-school.html

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Biographies

A question and answer chat with author Joanne Mattern about writing biographies for children. 

http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/tr01/joannemattern2012.shtml

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Business Expenses

Author David L. Harrison explains what does and does not qualify as a writing business expense. 

http://davidlharrison.wordpress.com/2012/06/18/expenses-of-being-a-writer/

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

New Agency

Joanna Stampfel-Volpe, has formed a new agency, New Leaf Literary & Media .

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/book-news/deals/article/52633-stampfel-volpe-forms-new-leaf-literary.html

Monday, June 25, 2012

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Book Proposals

If you're thinking of writing a nonfiction book, you need to know how to write a book proposal.

http://www.prlit.com/bookproposal.htm

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Setting as a Character

There are many ways to let your setting also work as a character in your novel. 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/06/using-setting-as-a-character-a-tip-for-novelists/

Friday, June 22, 2012

Children's Publishers

Links to many publishers, large and small, of children's literature. 

http://www.acqweb.org/pubr/child.html

Thursday, June 21, 2012

M.F.A. Programs in Children's Literature

Here's a cheat sheet to help you decide which program is best for you. 

http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/2012/06/mfa-cheat-sheet.html

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Sound Words

An onomatopoeia is a word that sounds like a sound. 

http://www.writtensound.com/index.php

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

What do Agents Do?

Agents do much more than submit your manuscript. 

http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2009/09/what-do-literary-agents-do.html

Monday, June 18, 2012

Editor and Publisher Interviews

Author Cynthia Leitich Smith interviews editors and publishers.

http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/for_writers/links/editors_publishers.html

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Agents for Jewish-Themed Books

These agents have shown interest in children's books with a Jewish theme. 

http://thewholemegillah.wordpress.com/category/agents/

Friday, June 15, 2012

Writing Mistakes

Common mistakes of new (and sometimes veteran) children's book writers. 

http://www.absolutewrite.com/specialty_writing/top_ten.htm

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Talking Animals

What are the "rules" for having talking animals in your story? 

http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/wt02/tkganimals.shtml

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Word Count

Here are is the range of word counts for the various genres of children's books.

http://kidlit.com/2009/11/13/manuscript-length/

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Work for Hire

Here are some great links to get you started in the world of work for hire. 

http://www.vijayabodach.com/Handout%20Work-for-Hire.htm

Monday, June 11, 2012

Picture Book Apps

Five reasons why picture book writers should stay the course. 

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2011/11/tamson-weston-what-about-apps-five.html

Sunday, June 10, 2012

The Call

Questions to ask when you receive "the call" from a prospective agent. 

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2010/02/call-or-what-to-ask-literary-agent-when.html

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Reader Age

Some hints to make sure your writing fits the age of your reader. 

http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/ws05/agerange.shtml

Friday, June 8, 2012

Publishing Contracts

What are the typical things a publishing contract contains? 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/05/what-does-a-publishing-contract-cover/

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Ideas

Some ways to help you never run out of ideas. 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/05/never-run-out-of-ideas/

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Character Names

Some things to think about when you're naming your characters. 

http://www.jeffcarney.net/blog/?p=120

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Email Lists

Strategies to expand the email list you use for promoting your book. 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/05/michael-hyatt-platform/

Monday, June 4, 2012

Advances

How do advances work and are they negotiable? 

http://www.rachellegardner.com/2012/05/all-about-advances/

Sunday, June 3, 2012

CBC Diversity

The aim of this Children's Book Council is to promote and celebrate diversity in children's literature. 

http://www.cbcdiversity.com/

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Grounding Your Reader

You don't want your characters to be just talking heads. 

http://kidlit.com/2010/08/04/grounding-the-reader/

Friday, June 1, 2012

Conference Critiques

How to get the most out of your professional manuscript critique. 

http://www.writingforchildrenandteens.com/agents/making-the-most-out-of-your-conference-critique/