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Debut Diaries, Ep. 1 (Picture Book Authors)

Debut Diaries, Ep. 1 (Picture Book Authors)

FromLas Musas Podcast


Debut Diaries, Ep. 1 (Picture Book Authors)

FromLas Musas Podcast

ratings:
Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jan 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, picture book authors Gloria Amescua, Donna Barba Higuera, NoNieqa Ramos, and Ana Siqueira discuss their agents, from the querying process to evaluating offers of rep to completing revisions with your agent. This panel discusses a variety of paths to this significant milestone in a writer's career and gives helpful tips on how to make the most of this important relationship. 
Resources Mentioned: 
SCBWI
DVPit
#PitMad
Bonus Resources: 
Laura Pohl’s blog series on finding an agent 

Learn more about Gloria Amescua’s picture book biography Child of the Flower-Song People: Luz Jimenez
Buy Donna Barba Higuera’s picture book El Cucuy Is Scared, Too! or MG contemporary novel Lupe Wong Won't Dance
Buy NoNieqa Ramos’s picture book Your Mama
Add Ana Siqueira’s picture book Bella’s Recipe for Success

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Released:
Jan 18, 2021
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Podcast episode

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The Las Musas Podcast pulls back the veil and shares all the details about our publishing journeys, what debut year is really like, and how we're working towards creating a sustainable writing career in an industry still struggling with diversity, equity, and transparency.