Your first page is your first impression on your reader (or a literary agent).
And you might be inadvertently turning them off.
Here are the 7 biggest first-page mistakes I've seen in 10+ years as a book editor — and exactly how to avoid or fix them. 👇
Had a sizeable turnout in Chico, California for today's No Kings March. Lots of community support and nobody yelling at us or flipping us off (somewhat to my surprise). #defendersofdemocracy
Have you entered the #PBParty contest yet? I love how people join from around the world. Where do you live and what genre did you submit? What else do you write or illustrate?
You have until 8 pm Eastern to enter. Good luck. :)
https://t.co/YwXtPiVEjx
Sharing MGHub's Bluesky post:
MGHub's pitch party is back! Last year 50 agents and editors joined us. 66% of our 282 authors received at least one request.
All #kidlit genres are accepted! Plus,you can join a critique group!
Details and links to sign-up at https://t.co/pn5Q0hxtQA
Had an opportunity to read and review
@JLockettAuthor1 's new #kidlit book, MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT, coming out on 4/14. It's an important read for children coping with asthma, but also for friends and classmates wanting to offer support. #Disability
https://t.co/aD6nq2Xx3A
@FreelanceOwl 🤣
I do this, usually with at least 4 books: 2 #kidlit books (1 physical, 1 audio) and 2 adult novels or nonfiction (again, 1 physical, 1 audio).
Woohoo! Here it is! My next MG novel, BUSTED, comes out this October! And just look at that cover by Sarah Farber! I cannot wait for y’all to meet Oscar and Jimmy and Natasha! @MacKidsBooks