The Ultimate Query Letter Guide

How to Write a Query Letter
I’m attending a retreat this weekend and we are supposed to bring a query letter for critique. In preparation, I’ve read a variety of articles about “how to write a successful query letter” and found the best available on the internet today.

Basics
How to Write a Query A classic 3-paragraph [...]

Donna St. Cyr: 2k9 Debut Novelist

Introduced first in 2007, authors debuting children’s books have formed a cooperative effort to market their novels. Last year, I featured many of the stories of how the 2k8 Novels Were Revised. This is part of the ongoing stories from the Class of 2k9 authors and how they went about revising their novels.
From Creative Writing [...]

The Biggest Mistake in Submitting a Picture Book

This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Sandra Scofield
What is the biggest mistake made when submitting a picture book to a publisher?
You do NOT need to find an illustrator
The question most often asked is this: “How do I find an illustrator for my book?”
You don’t. The publisher chooses the illustrator.
In fact, [...]