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A comp title is a traditionally published book similar to your story in subject matter, theme, style OR character. Including 2 comp titles in your query shows agents you know the market & where your book fits. Learn more in the free training: picturebooksubmissio... #querytip #amquerying #kidlit

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“Can I submit directly to a publisher?” Some publishers accept unagented submissions. We have an up-to-date list in The Complete #PictureBook Submissions System. See if this is the right option for you in our free training: picturebooksubmissio... #amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit

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One of the most common submission questions we hear is: “How do I find the right agent for me?” The truth is you must do your research. It’s the only way. So where do you start? Get the free training: picturebooksubmissio... #amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit #bluepit

Increase your chances of landing a book deal with our FREE training, The Picture Book Publishing Roadmap: 3 Insider Secrets That Will Skyrocket Your Chances of Landing a Book Deal! It's your roadmap to success. Get it here: picturebooksubmissio... #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit

Do you *need* an agent to get published in today's market? Emma & Julie have the answer in their FREE training: #PictureBook Publishing Roadmap: 3 Insider Secrets That Will Skyrocket Your Chances of Landing a Book Deal! picturebooksubmissio... #amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit

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Kate McKean@katemckean.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"If you can’t tell me what your book is about, then a reader can’t tell their friends why they should read it." --> that's just one of the things I've learned in my twenty years being a literary agent. The other 19 are here: www.agentsandbooks.com/20-things-i-...

“Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.” ~~~Ray Bradbury

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NEW #PODCAST ALERT! @juliefhedlund.bsky.social is chatting w/ #PBSummit Speaker Deborah Underwood: picturebooksummit.co... They discuss common elements in her books, unexpected endings, & the importance of being honest w/kids. #amwriting #picturebook #kidlit #booksky @underwoodwriter.bsky.social

Submission opportunities at Picture Book Summit coming October 3rd. Early Bird open now! \ picturebooksummit.com #kidlilt #writingconference #subtip #editor

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Picture Book Summit@picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Editors Catherine Laudone of Beach Lane Books, Mabel Hsu of Stonefruit Studio/Sourcebooks, and Sara Sproull of Abrams are coming to #PBSummit on 10/3! Submit to these editors when you get a Summit + Submissions ticket! Save $100: picturebooksummit.com #querytip #picturebook #kidlit #pbpitch

Check out the submission opportunities at this year's Picture Book Summit! #kidlit #subtip #agenttip

Picture Book Summit@picturebooksummit.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Check out the Featured Agents & Editors coming to #PBSummit 2026! Get SIX submission opportunities when you get the Summit + Submissions ticket to the ONLINE event coming 10/3! Save $100 with Early Bird pricing now! picturebooksummit.com #amwriting #querytip #subtip #picturebook #kidlit

Check out the Featured Agents & Editors coming to #PBSummit 2026! Get SIX submission opportunities when you get the Summit + Submissions ticket to the ONLINE event coming 10/3! Save $100 with Early Bird pricing now! picturebooksummit.com #amwriting #querytip #subtip #picturebook #kidlit

Do you need more than one agent if you write in multiple genres? The answer might surprise you! Get more tips in our free training: picturebooksubmissio... #amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit

How many queries should you send at a time when you start submitting to agents? Julie Hedlund has the answer! Get more tips in our free training: picturebooksubmissio... #amwriting #querytip #amquerying #pbpitch #kidlit