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Today we get to celebrate Laura De La Cruz! It always feels like a bit of full circle moment when one of our scholarship recipients signs with an agent and it’s no different with Laura.

My goodness! This is the first time I have ever forgotten to check in on the last day of the month! I think it’s a combination of “puppy brain” and not wanting to accept that

Author Amanda Davis and her fellow creatives offer ways to include self-care in your writing routine—especially if you write tough topics.

There is SO much to be thankful for this November including the bounty that is the 12 x 12 Good News! Check out these new books from your fellow 12 x 12 members, plus, new

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

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

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

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!

Financial Need Scholarship Guidelines

All applications will be accepted via email only between November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024 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).