Christina Dendy – How I Got My Agent
If you couldn’t tell by her adorable picture, Christina Dendy is a bright light in the 12 x 12 universe! We’re so excited she’s found a partner in her writing journey and that she didn’t let rejection and disappointment hold her back. Thanks for sharing your story, Christina! Our eyes are crossed for you too! […]
Sharon Giltrow – How I Got My Agent
We’re so excited for long-time member Sharon Giltrow! It’s always thrilling to see someone who’s been so diligent over the years realize their dream of becoming agented. We also enjoyed hearing how publishing works a bit differently down under! Congrats, Sharon! How long had you been writing before seeking an agent, and what made you […]
12 x 12 October 2022 Check-In Winner!
It’s time to announce the winner of our October check-in. October Featured Author Shachi Kaushik is giving a Diwali Kit that includes a copy of her book DIWALI IN MY NEW HOME to our October check-in winner! And the winner is… PENELOPE MCNALLY!! Congrats! Please contact Kelli at kelli (at) JulieHedlund (dot) com with your […]
Jenna Waldman – 12 x 12 Featured Author November 2022
My Mantra by Jenna Waldman Hello, everyone! I’ve loved being a member of 12 x 12 for the past six years, and it’s a pleasure to be your Featured Author. Thank you, Julie and Kelli! It feels like I began my writing journey only yesterday, and now I’m on book number three. PURR-IM TIME! releases […]
12 x 12 October 2022 Check-In!
BOO! It’s the scariest day of the year – when we realize there are just two months left in 12 x 12 for the year. 🙂 I hope you are all having a Happy Halloween AND are celebrating having written and revised this month. I revised a couple of manuscripts for workshops, but did not […]
12 x 12 October 2022 Good News!
October has brought an incredible harvest of 12 x 12 Good News! Check out these new books from your fellow 12 x 12 members, plus, agent signings, new book deals, and awards to celebrate! If you have good news in any of these categories, be sure to let us know by filling out the Good […]
Becca Langton and Amy Stern – 12 x 12 Featured Agents November 2022
GOLD members! November is creeping in and with it your last chance to use your 12 x 12 submission opportunity this year. Take a close look and decide who is the best fit for you and your work this month. Then read the guidelines on the forum as you prepare your submission. Be sure to […]
Sandhya Acharya – How I Got My Agent
Welcome to Sandhya Acharya’s How I Got My Agent story! We love how Sandhya approached her agent much like she approached projects in her previous corporate life: she worked on her craft, did her research, and did even more research after THE CALL. Congratulations, Sandhya! It’s great to see your hard work pay off! How […]
Jessica Yoon – How I Got My Agent
One of the little-known benefits of 12 x 12 is that it shortens the learning curve for new writers just discovering how the business of publishing works. Jessica Yoon is proof that it works! She joined 12 x 12 this year, did her agent research, and targeted her submissions to agents whose work aligned with […]
12 x 12 September 2022 Check-In Winner!
It’s time to announce the winner of our September check-in. September Featured Author Valerie Bolling is offering a choice of a copy of TOGETHER WE RIDE or a 15-minute ask-me-anything chat to our September check-in winner. And the winner is… SHIRLEY MENENDEZ! Congrats! Please contact Kelli at kelli (at) JulieHedlund (dot) com with your prize […]
