Hi Everybody,
Yes, it’s Black History Month, and boy do I have a month of treats for you!
As a reviewer with YA Books Central (www.yabookscentral.com), I come across some wonderful books, and sometimes I get the opportunity to chat with some outstanding writers. Recently, I got the opportunity to review Lockdown, by two-time Newbery Honor [...]
Hey Everybody,
Just reminding you that you have only 5 days left to enter the Highlights for children fiction contest!
Highlights for Children fiction contest specs:
WHO: Writers at least 16 years old at the time of submission.
WHAT: Fiction based on a true story from your family.
WHEN: Must be POSTMARKED by January 31, 2010
Hurry, hurry, [...]
Hi Everybody,
Here’s great news. Nickelodeon is looking for writers!
That’s right, Nickelodeon–the television show–is looking for the brightest and the best. Could it be you?
They are offering writing fellowships in live action and animated television to writers with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you’re chosen, you’ll have hands-on interaction with executives writing spec [...]
Hi Everybody,
Well, we’re down to the last three rules of Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers.
Missed Part 1? Don’t worry, click here: http://ritahubbard.com/2010/ritas-9-rules-for-aspiring-writers-pt-1-rewind
Missed Part 2? Just click here: http://ritahubbard.com/2010/ritas-9-rules-for-aspiring-writers-pt-2-rewind
If you’re ready for the last three rules, well…here we go!
7. Don’t Be a Hermit; Join Something
As I mentioned above, [...]
Hi Everybody,
Glad you came back for Part 2 of Rita’s 9 Rules for Aspiring Writers. In Part I, we discussed being professional and typing your work vs. submitting the dreaded chicken scratch manuscript to an editor. We also discussed some of the tools you’ll need to pursue your profession.
Now that the [...]