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Editors Catherine Laudone of Beach Lane Books, Mabel Hsu of Stonefruit Studio/Sourcebooks & Sara Sproull of Abrams are coming to #PBSummit on 10/3! Submission opportunities available when you get a Summit + Submissions ticket! picturebooksummit.com
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November 3, 2026 at 12:42 AM
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Time to reframe rejection! We know it's disappointing, deflating, and just plain awful, but it also means you're one step closer to finding the perfect fit!

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October 30, 2026 at 1:11 AM
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Are you in the querying trenches with your #picturebooks? Grab our free training and discover what agents and editors are looking for in your submission package!

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October 28, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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NEW PODCAST ALERT!! What's the difference between a pitch and a synopsis? Why would a picture book need a synopsis when it's so short in the first place? Emma and Julie have the answers in today's episode!

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October 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Do YOU know what should be in your query letter when submitting to agents or editors? Do you know what to leave out?

Emma & Julie share #queryletter basics in the Picture Book Submissions podcast:
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October 27, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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What's the *positive* side of a rejection? Rejections help you:

✅️Discover which agents are NOT right for your work.
✅️Look for ways to improve.
✅️Identify weaknesses in your story

Refine your work and keep going until you get a yes!

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October 27, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Want to know the truth about self-publishing picture books? Emma and Julie tell you what you need to know before you self-publish (and so much more!) in our FREE training!

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October 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Be confident in your submission package! Get 3 Insider Secrets That Will Skyrocket Your Chances of Landing a Book Deal in our FREE training:
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October 25, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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What is a comp title? And, do you *really* need one? These questions and more answered in Comp Titles 101 with Emma Walton Hamilton and Julie Hedlund!

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Available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!
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October 25, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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Are you about to hit send on your query to an agent or editor? Grab our FREE Picture Book Publishing Roadmap first and avoid common mistakes! It's free!

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October 24, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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Query Tip of the Day:

Only pitch one project per query letter.

(Unless the agent or editor specifically asks to see more in your initial query letter.)

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October 23, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Considering sending your picture book manuscript directly to publishers? Get our FREE training and increase your chances of getting a book deal!

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October 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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What's the biggest advice we hear from agents about what to do when they request a revision or want to see more work?

TAKE YOUR TIME.

They will gladly wait to see your very best work! Get the free training: www.picturebooksubmi...

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October 22, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Is your pitch compelling?
- Does it give a preview of the plot & theme of your story?
- Does it pique interest in the manuscript & show your writing ability?
- Does it indicate how/why your story is unique?

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October 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Don't submit your picture book manuscript before it's ready! Get our free training & be sure your picture book is the best it can be BEFORE you hit send!

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October 20, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Should you outsource your comp title research?

Absolutely not.

Comp titles help YOU understand the picture book market and where your book fits in the market. (Reading #picturebooks helps you write better picture books!)

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October 20, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Don't submit your picture book manuscript before it's ready! Get our free training & be sure your picture book is the best it can be BEFORE you hit send!

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October 19, 2026 at 11:26 PM
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Last Day to sign up for our FREE Pitch Party! Don't miss it! We'll:

✦ Critique 10 pitches from live attendees (maybe yours?)
✦ Reveal what makes a great #pbpitch
✦ Share tips to apply to your submissions right away

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October 19, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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October 18, 2026 at 11:12 PM
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When an agent says, "I'd love to see more," what does it REALLY mean?

Do you send mss similar to the one you already sent or one that's completely different? What if your other manuscripts aren't ready?

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October 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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We're critiquing TEN picture book pitches LIVE! Will yours be one of them? Join our FREE Pitch Party on 10/20 at 8pm ET.

Learn what makes a great #pbpitch and get tips to apply to your submissions right away!

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October 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Your chance to get a FREE Pitch Critique is coming 10/20! At the FREE Pitch Party, we will:

✦ Critique 10 pitches from live attendees
✦ Reveal what makes a great #pbpitch
✦ Share tips to apply to your submissions right away

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October 17, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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Is your #pbpitch doing its job? Come to our FREE Pitch Party for a chance to get a Pitch Critique! On 10/20, we'll:

✦ Critique 10 pitches from live attendees
✦ Reveal what makes a great #pbpitch
✦ Share tips to apply to your submissions now

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October 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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Congratulations! An agent has asked to see more work! Now, and we can't emphasize this enough, take your time. Agents only want to see your best work, not your fastest work. You've got this!

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October 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Should you outsource your comp title research?

Absolutely not.

Comp titles help YOU understand the picture book market and where your book fits in the market. (Reading #picturebooks helps you write better picture books!)

Get more #querytips: www.picturebooksubmi...
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October 16, 2026 at 7:48 PM