Support for the Midlist Author: The SCBWI Jane Yolen Grant
For authors with extended dry spells (five years or more since your last contract), reasons for applying for the SCBWI Jane Yolen Mid-List Author grant.
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Strategies for Persistence: The Next Book
Do you give up on a manuscript and move on after a pile of rejections, or do you revise to take feedback into account? Arguments for sticking with a story.
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Time Travels with Nicole Valentine
Interview with Nicole Valentine on writing the time travel novel, the need for persistence, and the inspiration for her debut.
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Writing for the Market, or A Bad Volunteer Job
Drawing from Laurie Morrison’s advice, a caveat on writing for the market — unless you’ve landed a write-for-hire gig, which can open up new opportunities.
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