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How I Got My Agent: Melissa Guion
“How I Got My Agent” is a recurring feature on the Guide to Literary Agents Blog, with this installment featuring Melissa Guion, author of the fun picture book BABY PENGUINS EVERYWHERE. These columns...
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What to Expect When You’re Promoting: Why a First-Time Author Changed Her...
I’m a proud, picture book mommy. This means that you’ll most likely see me (a) squeal at the sight of my book, (b) pass off a copy to family, friends, and anyone within arm’s reach, or (c) smell my new...
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Literary Agent Interview: Susan Hawk of the Bent Agency
“Agent Advice” (this installment featuring agent Susan Hawk of the Bent Agency) is a series of quick interviews with literary agents and script agents who talk with Guide to Literary Agents about their...
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New Literary Agent: Brittany Howard of Corvisiero Literary Agency
Reminder: New literary agents are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. This installment is for agent Brittany Howard...
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6 Reasons Being a Pirate is Like Being a Writer
Here are 6 things I learned from a pirate about writing. It turns out pirates and writers need the same things in their arsenal. Every pirate (and writer) needs:1. A hook: Hooks grab the reader in the...
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New Literary Agent: Rachel Hecht of Foundry Literary + Media
Reminder: New literary agents are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. This spotlight features agent Rachel Hecht of...
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Picture Books Are Not Just for Children: 10 Reasons Why
Picture books are often seen as literary baby food, the stuff we feed children until they have the teeth to eat real food. I would argue, however, that picture books are not baby food. They are not...
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7 Things I’ve Learned So Far, by You Byun
This is a recurring column I’m calling “7 Things I’ve Learned So Far,” where writers (this installment written by You Byun, author of DREAM FRIENDS) at any stage of their career can talk about writing...
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7 Things I’ve Learned So Far, by Susan Stockdale
This is a recurring column I’m calling “7 Things I’ve Learned So Far,” where writers (this installment written by Susan Stockdale, author of the picture book STRIPES OF ALL TYPES) at any stage of their...
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New Literary Agent Alert: Christa Heschke of McIntosh & Otis
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring literary agent Christa Heschke of McIntosh & Otis) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is...
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New Literary Agent Alert: Kathleen Zakhar of Harold Ober Associates
Reminder: New literary agents are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building his or her client list. This spotlight is for literary agent Kathleen...
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New Literary Agent Alert: Danielle Smith of Foreword Literary
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Danielle Smith of Foreword Literary) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building...
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Debut Author Interview: Kenneth Kraegel, Author of the Picture Book KING...
It’s rare to get to sit down and chat with a debut picture writer. It seems that because picture books are sometimes a tough sell, finding a true blue debut is not the easiest task. But today I am...
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“How I Write a Picture Book”— Author Steve Light Explains His Process
Column by Steve Light, who has drawn corporate illustrations for AT&T, Sony Films, and the New York Times Book Review. He has published 12 children’s books by Abrams, Candlewick Press and...
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Debut Author Interview: C.L. Clickard, Author of the Picture Book VICTRICIA...
It’s time for another awesome debut author interview — illuminating the pathway of a first-time author who got their book published. Blog interviews like these are designed to show what writers did...
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Debut Author Interview: Jesse Klausmeier, Author of OPEN THIS LITTLE BOOK
Anybody who reads this blog knows that I love interview debut authors and novelists. It’s a special treat to get to know debut author Jesse Klausmeier today, because 1) she is a debut picture book...
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New Literary Agent Alert: Fiona Kenshole of Transatlantic Agency
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Fiona Kenshole of Transatlantic Agency) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a literary agent who is likely building...
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How I Got My Agent: Natasha Yim
“How I Got My Agent” is a recurring feature on the Guide to Literary Agents Blog, with this installment featuring Natasha Yim, author of pictures books, including SACAJAWEA OF THE SHOSHONE. These...
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New Literary Agent Alerts: Jodell Sadler and Loretta Caravette of...
Reminder: New literary agents (with this spotlight featuring Jodell Sadler and Loretta Caravette of Sadler-Caravette Children’s Literary) are golden opportunities for new writers because each one is a...
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Agent Anna Olswanger Puts Out a Call For New Submissions
Although this is not technically a New Agent Alert because agent Anna Olswanger of Liza Dawson Associates is not new, but it resembles one because Anna confirmed to me that she is actively seeking...
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