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Sometimes you have to find the right combination of factors that work best for you. That’s what Amy Harding did in her journey to getting an agent. She pursued her craft, took breaks when she

It’s always a good time for Good News, but this week it’s even better because THREE 12 x 12 books launched into the world on Tuesday! How awesome is that? Plus, we have agent signings

It’s incredible to see long-time member Deb Buschman realize her dream of having an agent! We love her advice for putting yourself out there. When we move out of our comfort zone is when BIG

It’s time to announce the winner of our June check-in. June Featured Author Mindy Yuksel is giving away a copy of IN MY MOSQUE to one lucky 12 x 12 member! And the winner is

We are so pleased to welcome Anna Lazowski to the How I Got My Agent series. Anna’s story has the perfect blend of quality research, attention to detail, and the determination to not give up.

  The Power of YES Happy July! Let’s keep things real. I can’t believe I’m this month’s Featured Author! I’ve spent the last five years reading these posts and learning from the talented members of

GOLD members! It’s time to read up on our July Featured Agents. Our 2021 Little GOLDen Book members will be able to choose one of these two agents to submit their manuscript to in July.

June was an extremely up and down month for me, both personally and professionally. I expect that will continue into July and, as such, I doubt if I will get much writing done. Sometimes non-writing

Financial Need Scholarship Guidelines

All applications will be accepted via email only between November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023 at kelli@juliehedlund.com.

Subject line of the email:

  1. 12 x 12 Financial Need Scholarship
 

Please include the following in the body of the email:

  1. An autobiographical statement and career summary in 250 words or fewer.
  2. A short statement describing the nature of the financial need/circumstances in 250 words or fewer.
  3. A sample query letter for the manuscript you are submitting with your application.
  4. Pitches for two additional completed picture books.
 

 Attached to the email:

  1.  The full text of one picture book manuscript, attached as a Word document named as FIN_YourFirstName_YourLastName_Title_of_Manuscript.doc (or docx).