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One month into the 12×12 challenge and something is already very clear: We are a fantastically diverse group of writers, each with a unique voice and point of view, ready to share stories only we

Hello, everyone! Welcome to your FIRST check-in post of 2022. I love the shiny, new feeling we all still have at this stage. So much to look forward to! I sat down this morning and

It’s a brand new year and we have a brand new set of celebrations with our 12 x 12 members! Read on for new 12 x 12 books, agent signings, book deals, and some awesome

A new 12 x 12 year has begun and we’re almost ready to open submissions to our 2022 GOLD members! It’s your first submission opportunity of the year! Be sure to read all the posts

Today we get to celebrate author-illustrator Michele Ziemke and you know that means! Adorable illustrations! We love Michele’s story for so much more than the pictures, because Michele is all about building relationships. The care

Get ready for a trip around the world as Eva Wong Nava shares her journey to landing an agent! Part travelogue, part writing tutorial, and part motivational essay, there’s a little something for everyone in

It’s time to announce the winner of our December check-in. December Featured Author Derick Wilder is giving away is a picture book critique! And the winner is… ABBY WOOLDRIDGE! Congrats! Please contact Kelli at kelli

Today, we’re thrilled to bring you Brandi-Ann Uyemura’s agent story. Brandi-Ann’s story is one of perseverance, patience, and research. Whether you’re in the query trenches or not, we hope you’ll connect to Brandi-Ann’s tenacity and

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).