Recently I have joined a wonderful online support group of approximately one hundred fifty authors who have debut books coming out in 2014. It is free and open to anyone who can satisfy the following requirements:
- be publishing your debut novel in 2014 (this must be your actual debut, not just your debut in kidlit)
- write young adult or middle grade fiction
- be working with a traditional publisher (listed in the Children’s Writers & Illustrators Market, the Children’s Book Council, or on the supplemental list below)
I have already reaped the benefits of an immediate support group with whom I can compare notes and network. Writing is a lonely business, and to all writers out there, I strongly recommend this group, or something comparable, when it is your time to move into the spotlight with your first book.
So with that said, follow me over to OneFourKidLit.wordpress.com where you will find my introductory interview with this wonderful group of new friends……
How cool! I do love how supportive the kid lit writing community is!
Going there now!
Thanks for dropping by Joyce and Carol. And speaking of support, you two are the greatest!
So awesome, Linda! Jumping up and down for you! 14Kidlit seems like such a fantastic group. 🙂
Thanks for dropping in, Martina. Yes, it seems to be a great place to hang out!