Joan Y. Edwards is author/illustrator of folktale Flip Flap Floodle, a happy little duck who never gives up on his song even in the Mr. Fox's belly. She is author of 4RV Publishing's Joan's Elder Care Guide. It is full of practical hints and resources to promote healing and make caregiving easier. She has published 80 Gospel-Based Crossword Puzzles for Year A, B, and C. She has a Master of Education. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Charlotte Writers Club. She enjoys watching humorous mysteries, like Columbo and Monk. Time at home, beach and mountain with family and friends energizes her..
“Believe in You – Submit Your Manuscript” by Joan Y. Edwards
Believe in you. Show belief and love of yourself and your writing. Submit your manuscript this month.
Today is a great day to fall in love with you and your writing. This is the month to get seriously romantic about your manuscripts and your submissions to publishers, agents, contests, and critiques.
What? You don’t have a plan! You don’t have a clue about how to do submit your manuscript. This is your lucky day. I have a plan that will work for you. There’s only one catch. You have to believe in yourself and your writing. You have to keep that belief alive through thick and thin. I know that is not easy. I’ve been disheartened myself…many times. But we have to keep that little light of belief shining within us.
Step 1Get work critiqued, revised, printed, and proofed.
Step 2 Choose the publisher, editor, agent, or contest for this writing project.
Step 3Write the pitch, query letter, cover letter, resume, bio, and/or proposal as required by the guidelines of the editor, agent, or contest you chose for submission this time.
Step 4 Proof and Send your pitch, query letter, cover letter, resume, bio, and/or proposal as required by the guidelines of the editor, agent, or contest you chose for submission this time.
Celebrate you every day.
You are a gift to our world
Never Give Up
Joan Y. Edwards