Really great content packed post! Thank you so much! I also also would highly recommend WeNeedDiverseBooks (DiverseBooks.org) for their mentorship programs for authors, author/illustrators, and illustrators working on their craft and making connections with industry folk. Also InkedVoices.com (great workshops with editors), the HighlightsFoundation.org, and the RUCCL.org One-on-One Plus Conference (fantastic weekend with editors) are fantastic resources, workshops, and submission opportunities too. Most workshops cost $, but some opportunities like applying to mentorships are free. Also, I would add that everything in publishing takes wayyy longer than one would think, so patience along with paying mindful attention to your self esteem during it, and strengthening your resilience through passes/rejections is key. Remembering that we all are on our own journey and to not compare ourselves to others’ successes is helpful too, and to always remember why we are writing the book and who it’s ultimately for. Thanks again Vicky and Christine!
Really great content packed post! Thank you so much! I also also would highly recommend WeNeedDiverseBooks (DiverseBooks.org) for their mentorship programs for authors, author/illustrators, and illustrators working on their craft and making connections with industry folk. Also InkedVoices.com (great workshops with editors), the HighlightsFoundation.org, and the RUCCL.org One-on-One Plus Conference (fantastic weekend with editors) are fantastic resources, workshops, and submission opportunities too. Most workshops cost $, but some opportunities like applying to mentorships are free. Also, I would add that everything in publishing takes wayyy longer than one would think, so patience along with paying mindful attention to your self esteem during it, and strengthening your resilience through passes/rejections is key. Remembering that we all are on our own journey and to not compare ourselves to others’ successes is helpful too, and to always remember why we are writing the book and who it’s ultimately for. Thanks again Vicky and Christine!
Ah, these are all great additions, thank you, Shirley!!