Edward Necarsulmer: There's going to be a WRINKLE IN TIME graphic novel.Paul Rodeen: jury out on how well they'll do. We're still trying to figure out how to do hardcover and paperback GNs.Elizabeth Law: Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate...heavily illustrated paper-over-board MG fiction that brings the accessibility of graphic novels are the trending... Continue Reading →
Paul Rodeen literary agent #scbwiwwa
Paul Rodeen Literary Management is a young company, founded about 18 months ago (he was at Sterling Lord Literistic earlier).He's based in Chicago. He also moonlights for his clients as a life coach, financial adviser, and relationships counselor. (Why did he look at Peter Brown when he said this?)Most of his clients came to him... Continue Reading →
Lynne Polvino of Clarion #scbwiwwa
She's an editor who acquires everything from young picture books to older PBs (such as the Jimi Hendrix book Edward Necarsulmer mentioned and another one about John Coltrane), chapter books, and some nonfiction titles. She also does middle grade and YA.She likes Clarion because it's a small, very selective imprint. She believes you can find... Continue Reading →
Edward Necarsulmer of McIntosh & Otis, Inc. #scbwiwwa
Interesting: McIntosh & Otis is the third-oldest literary agency in the world (and the second-oldest in the states).He represents everything from board books and picture books to YA. Stay tuned for a Jimi Hendrix picture book. He's looking for a Grateful Dead book, too ("perhaps for older readers").He met his client Holly Cupala at an... Continue Reading →
Elizabeth Law defends American Idol #scbwiwwa
No, seriously. She watches and feels as though her job is represented in this show.You see people on the show who are given good advice but still aren't able to hear it.The question is, when to listen to advice vs. trust your instinct.We really have to learn how to take in important feedback, even if... Continue Reading →
Lisa Graff talks about FSG #scbwiwwa
Though she's now an author, she still adores her former employer, Farrar, Straus & Giroux.They're a literary house focusing on quality, literary books (as well as ones that make a trillion dollars). They pride themselves on publishing "authors, not books."There are six editors there. They publish longer picture books and historical fiction, which many other... Continue Reading →
Jordan Brown wants this… #scbwiwwa
Jordan Brown, talking about Walden Pond Press... they're looking for books that would make good movies: timeless, appeal to both boys and girls, challenging, literary, and commercially appealing.So, books like Holes, The City of Ember, and Charlotte's Web.Also, he hates American Idol and is about to engage in fisticuffs with Elizabeth Law.
Quote of the day: Michael Bourret #scbwiwwa
"How many of you are unpublished?"(Many hands are raised.)"Being unpublished is a very special time in your career."(Much laughter.)
Editor, Agent, Art Director panel #scbwiwwa
Our panel includes Michael Bourret, Jordan Brown, Sara Crowe, Tim Gillner, Lisa Graff, Elizabeth Law, Edward Necarsulmer IV (who apparently no longer plays tennis), Lynne Polvino, and Paul Rodeen.We're about to begin!
A good reminder: buy books #scbwiwwa
Kim Baker just reminded us that we can help create the market for our own work by buying children's books and books on the craft of writing and illustrating.Secret Garden Books in Ballard brought a terrific selection of books to sell at the conference. You can get many of these books signed by our faculty.... Continue Reading →