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12 x 12 October Check-In!

Hello wizards, witches, and warlocks–otherwise known as picture book authors! I hope you had a MONSTER month of writing and revising. Despite the fact that my very bones are aching to write something new, I spent my writing time this month deep in revisions–again. They were quite satisfying though, and necessary. NEXT month, I will […]

Kathleen Rushall – 12 x 12 Featured Agent November 2015

Little GOLDen Book members of 12 x 12 will be able to choose one of two agents to submit their manuscript to each month. Kathleen Rushall of Marsal Lyon will be accepting picture book submissions from 12 x 12 Gold members November 1-15. Kathleen Rushall A little bit about Kathleen from the Marsal Lyon website: “Kathleen Rushall […]

Tuesday 12 x 12 – Marcy Pusey

Tuesday 12 x 12 - Marcy Pusey

I think we can all agree that no matter where are you in your writing career, The Writerly Road is full of ups and downs and maybe a few detours. Remembering why we started writing and why we continue to write is essential for getting through and climbing back up and out. Today Marcy walks […]

12 x 12 September Check In Winner!

It’s time to giveaway our September prize! This month’s winner will win an autographed copy of ROAR! by our Featured Author Tammi Sauer! And the winner is… CHRISTINE CONNOLLY! Congrats! Please contact Kelli at kelli (at) JulieHedlund (dot) com with your mailing address to claim your prize. Kelli here! I apologize for the tardiness in this […]

12 x 12 October Featured Author – Samantha Berger

Samantha Berger Featured Image

I’ll admit, I’ve been a fan from afar of Samantha Berger’s for quite some time. Mostly just of the “let me stalk her on Facebook” kind, but recently I decided to do something about it — invite her to be a featured author for 12 x 12. I mean, just check out her current headshot! […]

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).