Picture Book Writing Challenge And Membership Program
Shel SILVERstein level benefits all levels of writers looking for motivation to prioritize writing and accountability to get picture book drafts written. Enjoy the support of a community of writers passionate about picture books and dedicated to improving their craft.
Shel SILVERstein also provides the opportunity to get feedback on YOUR work — queries, pitches and manuscripts — perfect for writers who want to focus on both writing and revising while improving their craft.
Shel SILVERstein is also perfect for agented, published authors who, along with the other benefits, have access to an instant platform. A place to share your books, events, trailers AND to get promotion assistance from fellow members (via Member Forum).
Shel SILVERstein includes:
- Full access (view and post) to the Member Forum.* The Forum enables you to find critique partners, discuss specific picture book genres, and stay informed on special membership opportunities that arise through the year.
- Receive feedback from your peers, via the Member Forum, on: 1)query letters in the Query Corner, 2) pitches/hook sentences in Pitch Perfect, 3) the first 250 words of your manuscript in Manuscript Makeover Lite; and, 4) your complete picture book manuscript up to 1000 words in Manuscript Makeover.**
- Benefit from the feedback of seven (spread throughout the year)working, professional, traditionally-published authors who will serve as guest critiquers in the Member Forum.** All of our guest critiquers have been published within the last five years and are known for the quality of their critiques. You’ll benefit from their knowledge via your 12 x 12 membership and participation in the Forum.
- FREE registration for all twelve webinars in the 12 x 12 webinar series. Replays available for one month for those who can’t attend live. In 2016, webinars will be available ONLY to 12 x 12 members.***
- Full access to the members’ only 12 x 12 Facebook Group.
- Opportunity to win craft-related prizes offered by the monthlyfeatured authors.
- Ability to demonstrate your commitment to your career by placing the 12 x 12 participant badge on your blog or website, and being able to mention your participation in the bio paragraph of query letters.
For less than the cost of a single conference, become a member of 12 x 12 and get the motivation and accountability you need to write picture book drafts in 2016. Learn from industry experts, receive advice on the craft of writing picture books from published authors, literary agents, and editors, and enjoy the fellowship of community — without having to travel.
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