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Joanna Bradshaw – How I Got My Agent

12 X 12 Challenge | Joanna Bradshaw

Today we are happy to welcome Joanna Bradshaw to the blog! Joanna’s journey to landing her agent show us that if you’re willing to ask yourself the tough questions and put in the work, sometimes a “no” can turn into a “yes.” Congratulations, Joanna! How long had you been writing before seeking an agent, and […]

Helen Wu – How I Got My Agent

12 X 12 Challenge | Helen Wu

Congratulations to Helen Wu! Today, Helen sets us straight on just how easy it is for an author-illustrator to get an agent. (Spoiler alert: It’s harder than you think!) She also gives one of the best pieces of advice we’ve had in this series: “The agent that fits you best will wait for you somewhere […]

Gayle Krause – How I Got My Agent

12 X 12 Challenge | Gayle Krause

Gayle Krause has been a 12 x 12 member since 2015. We’ve watched her work hard on her manuscripts and queries and we are thrilled she found just the right agent for her. Congratulations, Gayle! How long had you been writing before seeking an agent, and what made you decide it was time to look […]

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).