Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course, Updated in 2022
November 26, 2022Hello, WFCAT fans, The pooch crew has been hard at work on an update of the Crash Course that started it all! Strap on your helmet. Buckle up! Writing for Children and Teens: A Crash Course has been updated in 2022. ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Done!
January 11, 2008Hi everyone, the crits are complete. If you did not receive yours for any reason, feel free to forward me your original email again and let me know.  Stay tuned for another free-tique round next month!
<<Continue Reading...>>still working on it!
January 8, 2008I’m still working on the quick-crits. They’re supposed to be quick, but with so many entries it’s hard to be THAT quick! I hadn’t expected to get nearly one hundred entries! Yowza. Have patience–your crit is coming soon. Thanks!
<<Continue Reading...>>We’re baa—ack! A free-tique round is open…
January 3, 2008THIS FREE-TIQUE ROUND IS NOW CLOSED. IN WRITING NEWS: First, a big thanks to those of you who wished Baby Liu a warm welcome to the world. Your messages were lovely, the presents divine, and the good vibes were very much appreciated! ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Q: I already had my children’s book illustrated and/or made other products to go with it…What now?
December 10, 2007I get this question a lot. And often the person wants to know 1) how the book can be picked up by a major publisher or 2) how to get the book and related products in the traditional bookstores. This ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Jarrett Krosoczka’s PUNK FARM raffle RAWKS!
December 9, 2007IN OTHER NEWS: I thought this was such a kewl idea, I had to blog about it (EVEN THOUGH MY REVISION IS DUE TOMORROW. Yes, I’m working, I swear!) If you like Jarrett Krosoczka’s PUNK FARM books, you’ll LOVE THIS–your ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Q: How do I make a picture book dummy?
December 3, 2007A: If you are both a writer and a professional illustrator, then what you will want to do is create a picture book dummy. I’m not an illustrator myself, but I can point you to a great article on how ...
<<Continue Reading...>>The paperback version of my crash course is here!
November 20, 2007The paperback version of my crash course is finally available. It’s called WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS: A CRASH COURSE. The paperback contains revised and expanded versions of my articles featured online in addition to bonus materials that include real-life ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Congratulations to Beverly Patt for her book deal and agent!
November 8, 2007This is a virtual shout out to my beloved critique partner and friend, Beverly Patt (or beberly). She just sold an extremely unique and creative book to Marshall Cavendish and acquired a highly-estemeed literary agent. Doubly-good news! ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Snoop has picked a name out of the hat…
November 5, 2007And our random winner of a free-tique is…. LINDSEY LEAVITT, YA, SEAN GRISWOLD’S HEAD This concludes the results of our free-tique contest! We’re sorry we couldn’t respond to everyone for this contest, but Snoop and I promise we’ll ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Results of the Free-tique Contest with Agent Jennifer Jaeger!
November 5, 2007Snoop would like to announce the results for the Free-tique Contest with Agent Jennifer Jaeger of ABLA! FINALISTS – (you have won a quick-crit) (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER) * Sarah Tregay, YA, A KISS IN PARIS ...
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