Witty Banter, Meet Cute and Slow Burn What's the trick to laugh-out-loud romcom banter? What makes a meet cute...well, cute? How do you keep those sparks flying between your main characters? This workshop will provide tips, examples, and writing exercises to help you craft sparkling/adorable/intense dialogue in your YA romance novel! Register here.
YA author launches new book: The Secret Realm Gaia School of Awakening
Announcing the launch of a new YA book, The Secret Realm Gaia School of Awakening by E. O. Worth.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors Michele Bacon and Kelly Jones
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces two YA Mentors, Kelly Jones and Michele Bacon. To apply for the mentorship program visit here: https://wwa.scbwi.org/2019-mentorship-program/. Application Deadline: July 30, 2019.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors Amy Hevron and Jo Gershman
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces two picture book portfolio mentors, Amy Hevron and Jo Gershman. Applications have been submitted and selections will be made in early Fall 2020.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors: Kevin Emerson
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces the YA Mentor, Kevin Emerson. Applications have been submitted and selections will be made in early Fall 2020.
Meet The 2019-2020 Mentors J Anderson Coats and Jeanne Ryan
Part of a series introducing the Mentors for the 2019-2020 SCBWI-WWA Mentorship Program. This post introduces two YA Mentors, Jeanne Ryan and J Anderson Coats. Applications have been submitted and selections will be made in early Fall 2020.
How to submit a graphic novel to a literary agent
Literary agent Britt Seiss offers important tips on submitting a graphic novel proposal for publication in an interview with Beth Bacon.
June Bookstore Events
Mockingbird Books in Green Lake has three upcoming events that will appeal to picture book writers, illustrators, and YA authors. If you do attend any or all of these events, please comment on the blog to share your positive experience. Also, this is a great opportunity to support an Indie bookseller. June 11: 11-11:30... Continue Reading →