Interested in writing for children? Don’t miss this great post on literary agent Jill Corcoran’s blog. While you’re there, check out other useful information for writers. I have heard her speak at conferences. Writers who have her as an agent are very lucky. She is warm, honest, and experienced.
Category Archives: word counts
Find Out Why Picture Book Manuscripts are Shorter Than They Used to Be
If you have checked market guidelines lately, you know picture book manuscripts are shorter than ever. Read the post below to find out why.
re: What’s Up with the Super Short Picture Book Texts? | DearEditor.com.
Carly Watters, Literary Agent, Lists the Most Common Manuscript Problems
Review these common problems before you submit your work to a literary agent!
6 Things That Are Wrong With Your Manuscript | Carly Watters, Literary Agent.
Word Count for Novels and Children’s Books: The Definitive Post | WritersDigest.com
Many of us are thinking about novels right now because next month is NaNoWriMo, the annual crazy time when people everywhere try to write 50,000 words in one month.
For those who want to submit their masterpieces and wonder about word counts in the publishing biz, here’s a quick run-down. Of course, there are always exceptions, but they are exceptions.
Word Count for Novels and Children’s Books: The Definitive Post | WritersDigest.com.
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