Welcome… I’m New Here! Children's picture book author is a bit lost

[JGTurla]

Hi all! Newbie here... My name is Julie and I write children's picture and board books- is there a forum or area for that?

My current MS is titled Twila Twigglefitz-Witch with a Glitch!
I also have Saylor the (Almost) Unicorn! and Ollie the Octopus Learns to Listen plus a couple more in the wings.

Been doing the query quake (it's daunting and a bit scary!) and have sent out quite a few but got totally overwhelmed with some misorganization and need to step back, breathe and try again. I am looking for critiques on all my projects but would love to critique other picture book authors- is there a forum or area for that?

I am feeling a bit overwhelmed and lost right on this site right now. I don't know how to get started in critiquing others.

 

[Vagabond Heart]

Hello Julie,
Welcome to the colony.
I’m not sure if we’ve got any active picture-book authors on the site at the moment. But we are parents and grandparents, and can test out your work on our sprogs to give you feedback.
We can also help you with query letters, submission packages, etc.
So just take your time to get to know the site and the people on it.
It’s nice to have you here.
Xxx VH

 

[Sedayne]

Hi Julie and welcome,

As VH says, there are lots of people here who will be able to help with feedback on your books. There are quite a few children's and YA authors here, but I haven't come across writing for very young children on Litopia so far. So this is a very welcome addition to our collective scope.

Do you do your own illustrations? I think there are a few other visual artists around Litopia.

(I'm afraid I, personally, will not be much use to you, being childless and too old to have any now. But I daresay there are other things to talk about.)

Any questions, just ask. Someone around here is bound to know the answer.

Rachel