By Ebony Lynn Mudd This time two years ago, if you would’ve told me that I’d be preparing a blog post for Sub It Club instead of reading it still crossing my fingers wishing that just ONE query would stick…well, you know the line….I wouldn’t have believed you. In 2020, I was the new girl... Continue Reading →
MEET ILLUSTRATOR JOSH CLELAND AND STARRY FOREST BOOKS
Today at Sub It Club, we are happy to welcome illustrator Josh Cleland and Starry Forest Books! Starry Forest Books is an independent children’s publisher passionate about making something beautiful. It takes just one look at their upcoming picture book, THE END, written by John Bray and illustrated by our guest today, to know that... Continue Reading →
2021 Subbing Success!
Oh, 2021. What a year. If you got any writing, illustration, or submissions done at all, know that you are absolutely a rock star. If you didn't, know that you are still a rock star! (Read this post on Debbi Ohi's blog to see that you are in good company!) Lucky for us all, good... Continue Reading →
2022 Contest Roundup!
Hello writing and illustrating friends! Here we are looking at a new year with new opportunities! Inspired, I have been scouring the interwebs for contests and pitch events. January and February are looking pretty promising with quite a few listings. Looking forward and having a deadline can be helpful too, so I have gone through... Continue Reading →
The Road to Mordor by Rachel Menard
Not long ago, Rachel Menard announced the sale of her debut novel, GAME OF STRENGTH AND STORM, in our Sub It Club submission support group. She also shared some quick stats on her journey, and they are amazing! Certain that we all needed to know more, I asked Rachel if she would tell us about... Continue Reading →
Contest Roundup Calendar 2021
Did you know that we keep a calendar of writing and illustration contests here at Sub It Club? Pitch days and contests can be a fun way to change up your submission process, find opportunities that may not be available otherwise, or obtain helpful feedback. Of course, not all contests are created equal. We have... Continue Reading →