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ANNOUNCING THE NEW SUB SIX BLOG SERIES: ALL ABOUT SUBMISSIONS

January 4, 2014 by Alayne Kay Christian

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.

Posted in creative coaching, Editing Picture Books, Illustrating, Picture Book Writing, Picture Book Writing Contests, Writing, Writing Courses | Tagged Eleain Kiely Kearns, Jan Godown Annino, Kristen Fulton, Manuscript submissions, Meg Miller, mentor text, Sub Six, Submissions, Submitting to agents and editors, Sylvia Liu, Vivian Kirkfield, Yvonne Mes | 38 Comments

38 Responses

on January 4, 2014 at 10:11 am | Reply Stacy S. Jensen

Thank you all for sharing your time and talent on these great topics. I’m looking forward to it.
- on January 4, 2014 at 5:17 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  Thanks for commenting Stacy. I am excited about it myself and looking forward to what all these talented subbers share.
on January 4, 2014 at 10:41 am | Reply Sylvia Liu

Thanks for doing this series, Alayne. Looking forward to being a part of it and learning from the others.
- on January 4, 2014 at 5:19 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  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!
on January 4, 2014 at 11:12 am | Reply marcieatkins

Wow! I can’t wait to read these posts!! Great, great topics!
- on January 4, 2014 at 5:20 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  Thanks, Marcie. I’m looking forward to learning from you and using those printables!
on January 4, 2014 at 11:34 am | Reply viviankirkfield

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.:) 🙂
- on January 4, 2014 at 5:22 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  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.
  - on January 5, 2014 at 6:59 pm viviankirkfield
    
    Yes, I remember that comment.:) So true!
  - on January 5, 2014 at 9:35 pm Alayne Kay Christian
    
    🙂
on January 4, 2014 at 12:03 pm | Reply Susan Cabael

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!
- on January 4, 2014 at 5:24 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  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.
on January 4, 2014 at 12:15 pm | Reply Cathy Ballou Mealey

Incredible schedule of interesting posts!
- on January 4, 2014 at 5:25 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  Thank you, Cathy. I am excited about the topics and digging into the question and answer months.
on January 4, 2014 at 1:28 pm | Reply Juliana Lee

WoW! Looking forward to a great year!
- on January 4, 2014 at 5:26 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  Me too, Juliana.
on January 4, 2014 at 3:27 pm | Reply orthodoxmom3

Looks exciting!
on January 4, 2014 at 4:53 pm | Reply Yvonne Mes

A wonderful line up Alayne! Thanks so much for pulling all this together, I am looking forward to reading everyone’s posts.
- on January 4, 2014 at 5:28 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  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.
on January 4, 2014 at 7:10 pm | Reply jenniferkirkeby

Fantastic and inspiring! Thanks for putting this together, Alayne! Looking forward to these great topics from such fabulous people!
- on January 4, 2014 at 7:15 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  My pleasure, Jennifer. I’m so glad you will be keeping an eye of the series.
on January 4, 2014 at 10:07 pm | Reply teresarobeson

What a stellar roster of guest posts and your posts through the year! I’m sure I’ll learn lots from all of you.
- on January 4, 2014 at 10:30 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  Thanks, T.
on January 4, 2014 at 10:15 pm | Reply Romelle Broas

What a great line-up of guest bloggers and topics for the new year! Looking forward to it. You’ve been working hard, Alayne!
- on January 4, 2014 at 10:31 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  Thanks, Romelle.
on January 4, 2014 at 11:19 pm | Reply elainekielykearns

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!
- on January 5, 2014 at 9:06 am | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  You are very welcome, E. And thanks to you for being a part of it.
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on January 5, 2014 at 11:44 am | Reply Sharalyn Edgeberg

This is great Alayne. Sylvia Liu’s post had valuable info! Looking forward to learn more.
- on January 5, 2014 at 12:04 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  So glad it is helpful, Sharalyn.
on January 5, 2014 at 6:20 pm | Reply Robyn Campbell (@authorswrite)

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!! 🙂
- on January 5, 2014 at 9:35 pm | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  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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on January 13, 2014 at 7:21 pm | Reply Marty McCormick

This sounds like a wonderful collection of instructive sessions coming up. Thanks so much for putting it all together.
- on January 15, 2014 at 8:14 am | Reply Alayne Kay Christian
  
  My pleasure Marty.
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on February 10, 2014 at 4:09 am | Reply Cecilia Clark

thanks Alayne
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