What if NO Publishing House Approval was Required to get published? Guess what? It’s NOT anymore! 😀 You may not realize it, but Kindle books an eBooks outsell printed books by two-to-one these days. For my books, I sell on … Continue reading →
POLISHING YOUR MANUSCRIPT by Sandra L. Cook, All Rights Reserved Tightening up your manuscript is always necessary. It is difficult in the beginning, but becomes easier with practice. As you consciously go through your manuscripts, you will develop an eye … Continue reading →
Can false teeth fly in a tornado? Finding The Experts By Kathryn Lay I had a great idea for a cave story. In actuality, the story was about a boy with claustrophobia and the creative way he dealt with it … Continue reading →
If you are new to children’s writing, you may feel like there is a lot to learn.. and there IS! There are some good courses available through providers like the Institute of Children’s Literature and Writer’s Digest University. The issue … Continue reading →
Finding an agent who will work well with you and will represent your work well is a task that is just as difficult and involved as finding a publisher.  Agents are selective and will not accept work that is not publishable.  Often … Continue reading →
If you are interested in writing and/or illustrating children’s books for publication, you will need to study various aspects of the industry prior to seeking publication. You must learn what makes a manuscript publishable, how to find the right publisher … Continue reading →
HOW TO FORMAT YOUR MANUSCRIPT FOR SUBMISSION SUCCESS by Sandra L. Cook, ©2001, All Rights Reserved Preparing your manuscript for the publisher is like preparing a term paper. “Ahhh!!” You scream! Do not fear, because it isn’t THAT scary. Like … Continue reading →
One of the questions I am asked most frequently is, “How do I find an illustrator?” My response is, “You don’t!” Many new authors who write picture books assume that they must have illustrations before submitting their story to a … Continue reading →
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO FINDING THE PERFECT PUBLISHER FOR YOUR MANUSCRIPT by Sandra L. Cook, © All Rights Reserved When getting ready to submit your manuscript to publishers, there are several things to consider before making your first submission. Start with … Continue reading →
When you think your manuscripts are ready for publication, the best thing you can do for your writing career is join a critique group.  Be aware that a bad critique group can hinder your career, but a good one can cut … Continue reading →
