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...>>Q: I am writing a picture book manuscript. Should I include art specs for each page?
August 30, 2007Q: I am writing a picture book. Should I include art specs for each page? Or should I just explain the general idea in the cover letter and hope the editors will “get†what I’m visualizing for the art? A: ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Q: Should you copyright your manuscript before sending it out?
August 30, 2007Q: Should you copyright your manuscript before sending it out? How do you someone won’t steal your ideas. What is the common practice among authors? A: Your work is copyrighted as soon as you’ve written it. You do not need ...
<<Continue Reading...>>why bloggers blog? seven writers respond…
August 29, 2007An article in the SCBWI-IL Prairie Wind, written by charlottesmom, features our very own Beverly Patt, Anna Lewis, and Snoop!
<<Continue Reading...>>Q&A: Is winning a free-tique round something I should include in my query letters?
August 17, 2007Question: So a fellow tiquee has asked, “is winning a free-tique round a credential for a query letter?” Good question. Answer: As much as Snoop would like everyone to believe that he is world-famous, Cynthea must deflate his ego ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Top Ten Highlights SCBWI-LA Conference 2007
August 13, 2007Saw my SECOND taping EVER. (Can we say Season 3 premiere of DEAL OR NO DEAL, featuring guest Donald TRUMP?!). Of course it wasn’t as fun as it sounded. They kept me, my hubby, Tammi and Flora hostage for over ...
<<Continue Reading...>>More on rhyming picture books
August 10, 2007For more on rhyming picture books, you have to check out this transcript of an ICL chat with Shelly Becker on rhyming picture books. This is nitty-gritty stuff, man. Happy reading, Cynthea
<<Continue Reading...>>And our free-tique winner is…
August 10, 2007Snoop has picked a name out of the hat, and it is…. Angela Cerrito Congrats, Angela!
<<Continue Reading...>>And the answer is to the free-tique question is…
August 9, 2007It’s a girl! Responses to winning free-tique entries are being returned now. The drawing for a regular free-tique will be announced tomorrow!
<<Continue Reading...>>A special free-tique round is opening!
August 5, 2007A SPECIAL FREE-TIQUE round will be opening on Wed, August 8th. But if you want to participate, you’ll need to jump on my freetique list between now and then (that’s August 8th, 11:59 PM) to find out the details. There ...
<<Continue Reading...>>Top Do’s and Don’ts: Attending a Children’s Writer and Illustrator Conference
July 29, 2007Are you gearing up for a conference and find yourself wondering what to wear, what to bring, and how NOT to make a fool of yourself in front of editors and agents? Then this is the article for you. Practical Do’s ...
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