A couple of days ago, I attended a writing workshop sponsored by our local SCBWI chapter in San Antonio. The topic: “Writing Picture Book Biographies.” The session was awesome. I learned a lot about writing these types of stories. I’m glad I went because I am in the middle of writing a picture book biography; I’ve never tackled this before. Needless to say, the workshop was very timely.
Picture Book Biography Workshop
I recommend attending writing workshops in your area. Even if you have already been published, you always learn something new by attending. You gain a new perspective on things. If possible, join the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Or go their website, www.scbwi.org, to learn more about writing workshops, conferences, contests, etc.
If you already have something to submit, you’re ready to write a query letter. How to write one? Visit the NathanBransford blog to find out how to do it. His post is pretty specific—from “what is a query letter to samples to researching literary agents to formatting a query letter.”
Submissions:
North Star Editions
Institute for Writers
Keep writing!!