Done!
Hi 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!
still working on it!
I’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!
We’re baa—ack! A free-tique round is open…
THIS 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! With that said, I can’t wait to get back into writing-mode, and what better way to start off the year than with a free-tique round for everyone. Woohoo!
Traffic Cop is going on now.
Q: I already had my children’s book illustrated and/or made other products to go with it…What now?
I 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 is a very tough question. But here’s the short answer. PREPARE FOR A DIFFICULT ROAD AHEAD.
Jarrett Krosoczka’s PUNK FARM raffle RAWKS!
IN 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 chance to win an original PUNK FARM character painting! Enter the raffle now.
BUT now that I told you about this, YOU CANNOT ENTER FOR THE PIG. THE PIG IS MINE. SO LAY OFF THE OINKER, alright?
Q: How do I make a picture book dummy?
A: 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 to make one.
http://www.yellapalooza.com/tutorials/dummies.html
If you’re only a writer, then follow the steps in my crash course to learn how to submit your picture book manuscript.
The paperback version of my crash course is here!
The 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 samples of editor rejection and revision letters.
Get it in time for the holidays! Yippee!
Congratulations to Beverly Patt for her book deal and agent!
This 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! Congrats, Bev!
Snoop has picked a name out of the hat…
And 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 be back to our old games like OFFICE HOURS and RLGL in the near future where everyone will get a chance at some quick feedback.
Results of the Free-tique Contest with Agent Jennifer Jaeger!
Snoop 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
* Steve Arnold, YA, PLIMOTH COLONY, IOWA
* Steve Arnold, YA, TRIPLE THREAT
* Gregory Stephen Fields, MG, BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE
* Cherie Colyer, YA, BLOOD TIES
* Miriam Spitzer, MG, THE EXTRAORDINARY INCREDIBLE PANSY SMITH