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Archive for March 6th, 2010

I just took the time to check out the workshop with Evelyn B. Christensen on the Institute of Children’s Literature’s Writer’s Retreat. Evelyn is the author of many puzzle books which is something that I have always wanted to do.

She graciously shared the link to her website where her instructions for making puzzles and word searches exists. Be sure to check out the website @ http://echristensen.atspace.com/ and the ICL workshop she did @http://institutechildrenslit.net/.

Often a writer can only guess if they are doing something right. It helps to see what my readers are thinking, so your comments are most appreciated.

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UPDATED SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Thank you all for the fantastic queries and manuscript pages. So many of you are great writers and it is often a matter of chemistry between me and a manuscript that determines if I will ask for a full and/or offer representation–yes, it is a bit like dating, isn’t it. I have to love a manuscript to represent you and your work.

As a writer, I know how lousy it is to not get closure, to never hear back from an editor or agent. However, I find the simple act of replying, even with a form decline, multiplied by the amount of queries I receive, is taking time away from my my clients and my family. Hopefully, knowing if I am interested or not within 1 MONTH will compensate for my lack of response.

I look forward to reading your work so keep on querying!

UPDATED SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Email Queries Only. NO snail mail.
Please email your query plus the first 10 pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email to jill@HermanAgencyInc.com

I ONLY represent Chapter Book, Middle Grade & Young Adult authors.
Ronnie represents Picture Book author/illustrators and illustrators.

I no longer send form declines. If you do not receive an email response to your query + 10 pages within a month, I am sorry but I am not the right agent for your work.


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I am an aspiring picturebook writer with some magazine credits just no picture book contract yet. I know it is coming and I am more than willing to work for it.

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My Favorites:

I love the children's movies Wizard of Oz and the Neverending Story. Both movies make me feel the lesson that hope is alive and well. After seeing UP this past week, it just might have a chance at being added to this list.

I love the cool colors of blues and purples.Those colors are peaceful for me.

I love The Velveteen Rabbit. Even as an adult, I still feel the urge to cry when he becomes real. I know, silly, but a good book can make me laugh and cry as it takes me on a magical journey.

Authors and Illustrators:

Authors, Author/Illustrator, Illustrators that I know and/or Like.

Catergories:

C= Children

MG= Mid Grade

T= Teen

YA= Young Adult

A= Adult

Names:

Bonnie Adamson *

Kathi Appelt *

Tedd Arnold

Avi

Natalie Babbit

Molly Bang

Bonnie Becker

Jan and Stan Berenstain

Judy Blume

Tracey M. Cox

Linda Crotta Brennan *

Jan Brett

Janie Bynum *

Eric Carle

Pam Calvert

Nancy Carlson

Beverly Cleary

Kevin Scott Collier

Sharon Creech

Doreen Cronnin

Tomie dePaulo

Kate DiCamillo

Kathleen Duey *

Dotti Enderle

Jan Fields *

Denise Fleming

Mem Fox

Kelley Milner Hall

Amy Heist

Kevin Henkes

Ellen Jackson *

Jeff Kinney

Jackie French Koller

Ursula K. LeGuin

Leo Lionni

Lois Lowry

Mercer Mayer

Robert Munsch

Laura Numeroff

Linda Sue Parks

Dav Pilkey

Patricia Polacco

Peggy Rathmann

Bethany Roberts

David Shannon

Aaron Shepard

Donna J. Shepherd *

Cynthia Leitich Smith

Jerry Spinelli

Diane Stanley

Chris Van Allsburg

Rick Walton *

Lisa Wheeler

Mo Willems

Karma Wilson *

Audrey Woods

Jane Yolen *

Favorite Websites:

http://www.institutechildrenslit.net/

http://www.cbiclubhouse.com/

http://www.scbwi.org/

http://www.underdown.org/

http://www.verlakay.com/

http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com

Favorite Blogs:

• ShelfTalker: A Children’s Bookseller’s Blog
• Alice’s CWIM Blog
• A Fuse #8 Production
• Cynsations
• Nathan Bransford – Literary Agent
• Editorial Anonymous
• Miss Snark’s First Victim
• Writing for children and teens

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