African-American Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators 1st Conference Apr. 25, 2009, Charlotte NC
African-American Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference provides new and seasoned writers and artists with opportunities to network and learn from expert editors and published authors and illustrators in Charlotte, NC, April 25, 2009.
“I bet I could write or illustrate a kids’ book.” Has this thought ever crossed your mind? Or are you a published author or illustrator that needs a boost? If so, register now for the history-making African-American Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (AACBWI) conference online at AACBWI.com to be held at the Hilton Charlotte University Place hotel in Charlotte, NC.
NEW RELEASES | January 2009
Written Voices Blog will highlight the latest in AA Christian Fiction. We encourage you to spend quality time in God’s Word this month.
Thank God for the New Year
Thank God for the New Year
by Cheryl Lacey Donovan
Well, it’s that time of year again. Everyone is making resolutions and setting goals for the new year. But as Christians this is a time of reflection. I time to renew our spirit and renew our faith in God. It’s an opportinity to remind ourselves of the fact that even though we may have failed and even though we may not have achieved all the goals we set on last year. God still loves and cares for us. Because we know and love God, we can be assured that we don’t have to live in guilt and condemnation. We can freely release our past and move into our future.
Query Holiday Special from Firebrand Literary Agency
Beginning on December 15 and ending on January 15, writers have the opportunity to submit their first chapter instead of a query to the Firebrand Literary Agency.
They say on their blog.
“The ability to write an amazing first chapter is a much more important skill, as a novelist, than the ability to write a good query letter. So why even bother with a query?
That’s why we’re announcing the first annual FIREBRAND QUERY HOLIDAY—to support authors who want to spend their time and energy perfecting their manuscripts and not just polishing their sales skills.”
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Tyora Moody is the editor at Written Voices Blog and the Podcast Host. She is a writer, online book promoter, graphic designer and an all-around encourager. Join her each week as she blogs about "African American Literature That Edifies the Soul.