I am excited to announce the Sub Six Blog Series: ALL ABOUT SUBMISSIONS. We will launch the series tomorrow with guest blogger Sylvia Liu in a post titled CONTESTS AND OTHER SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS. Sylvia will be sharing a list of writing contests and illustration contest. Her list also includes opportunities to apply for grants, mentorships, scholarships and so on.
Each month, the Sub Six Series will feature a different guest blogger who will share his/her thoughts and knowledge on various subjects (see list below). Some months, we will be offering some bonus posts. January is a bonus month with three posts instead of one.
Our titles are not quite worked out, but I can give a basic idea of what will be happening in the coming months.
January is a busy month. I hope you will bear with my many posts. And I hope you will find them beneficial.
We start the month on January 4 with Sylvia Liu’s list of contest and submission opportunities for both writers and illustrators.
Polishing a manuscript before submission is crucial because you want to submit your BEST work. On January 6, I will post a list of things to look for when revising or polishing a manuscript. This post will link to my interview about revising manuscripts on Meg Miller’s blog for the ReviMo challenge.
Improving your craft is another way to submit your best work. At the end of January, guest blogger Marcie Flinchum Atkins will be showing you how using mentor texts can improve your picture book writing. She will even be offering some worksheets that you can print out and use.
February will spotlight Marcie Flinchum Atkins and her tips for submission organization.
March brings Elaine Kiely Kearns. Her topic will be about things such as, how to choose an agent, knowing when to nudge, and so on.
In April, Yvonne Mes will be helping us learn how to submit without feeling like throwing up. Can you relate?
May is another bonus month. On May 4, Kristen Fulton will share her secrets for submitting nonfiction works. Then later in the month, we will feature Jan Godown Annino who will cover the topic What Critique Pals and I Know about Submissions.
In June, Vivian Kirkfield will be sharing what she has learned about submitting to niche publishers, and she might share one interesting way to get your foot in the door.
July – I will be covering queries and cover letters.
Sylvia Liu will be returning in August to share her knowledge and experience with submitting as an author/illustrator.
September – December, we will be answering questions that writers have asked about submissions. The questions will be answered by a group of writers who are experienced in submitting to agents and editors.
The Sub Six support group submitted hundreds of manuscripts in 2013. I will be posting the actual numbers in February. I would like to invite anyone that is ready to start submitting to join us in 2014.
Thank you all for sharing your time and talent on these great topics. I’m looking forward to it.
Thanks for commenting Stacy. I am excited about it myself and looking forward to what all these talented subbers share.
Thanks for doing this series, Alayne. Looking forward to being a part of it and learning from the others.
Thank you for lending your many talents and brains to the project Sylvia. I, too, look forward to learning. And what a great way to kick the series off with your upcoming, fabulous list of submission opportunities!
Wow! I can’t wait to read these posts!! Great, great topics!
Thanks, Marcie. I’m looking forward to learning from you and using those printables!
The way you’ve laid it out is fantastic, Alayne! Everyone has so much to share…I love that you are providing a platform to encourage that.:) United, we are a strong entity…publishers – – – watch out…there are going to be some rejection-proof manuscripts coming your way this year.:) 🙂
You got that right, Vivian 🙂 Thank you for your kind words and support. I look forward to your guest post. I said somewhere else recently (maybe even here on my blog) something like it takes a village and we have a pretty good village to hang out in.
Yes, I remember that comment.:) So true!
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Wow, this is an awesome lineup. I am repeatedly impressed with and grateful for how supportive our writing community is. Thank you all for taking the time to share your advice. Truly looking forward to a productive 2014!
Thanks, Susan. I am with you, regarding our supportive writing community. Isn’t it fun to watch the successes too? Here’s to more successes in 2014.
Incredible schedule of interesting posts!
Thank you, Cathy. I am excited about the topics and digging into the question and answer months.
WoW! Looking forward to a great year!
Me too, Juliana.
Looks exciting!
A wonderful line up Alayne! Thanks so much for pulling all this together, I am looking forward to reading everyone’s posts.
Thanks, Yvonne. It has been my pleasure to pull it together. I am looking forward to reading the posts as well. I think your tips will help a lot of people.
Fantastic and inspiring! Thanks for putting this together, Alayne! Looking forward to these great topics from such fabulous people!
My pleasure, Jennifer. I’m so glad you will be keeping an eye of the series.
What a stellar roster of guest posts and your posts through the year! I’m sure I’ll learn lots from all of you.
Thanks, T.
What a great line-up of guest bloggers and topics for the new year! Looking forward to it. You’ve been working hard, Alayne!
Thanks, Romelle.
Thanks so much for doing the series, Alayne! What a fantastic lineup- I look forward to learning from everyone! Thanks for letting me be a part of it!
You are very welcome, E. And thanks to you for being a part of it.
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This is great Alayne. Sylvia Liu’s post had valuable info! Looking forward to learn more.
So glad it is helpful, Sharalyn.
Wowee Alayne! All star lineup. Go Sylvia. WOOT WOOT! I plan on joining as soon as I am sure I’ll have the time to devote. Right now with Christopher’s appointments, I just never know. But sounds great!! 🙂
Thanks, Robyn. You have your priority right now, and there is absolutely nothing more important. I appreciate you taking out time to stop by and comment. My best to you and Christopher.
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This sounds like a wonderful collection of instructive sessions coming up. Thanks so much for putting it all together.
My pleasure Marty.
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