Michele Ziemke – How I Got My Agent

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 she took in crafting customized queries for agents paid off in champagne rejections that helped her refine her craft and […]
Matt Tesoriero – How I Got My Agent

Today’s How I Got My Agent post puts the biggest smile on our faces! We’ve believed in Matt Tesoriero’s talent since he was a 12 x 12 Scholarship Winner in 2016. We’ve seen him post manuscripts for critique in the Full Manuscript section, we’ve watched him give critiques to help fellow members, and we’ve applauded […]
Lori Dubbin – How I Got My Agent

It’s so gratifying to see long-time 12 x 12 members realize their dreams of becoming an agented writer! Today we get to celebrate with one such long-time member—Lori Dubbin! And, Lori’s story proves that sometimes the best things come out of the worst of times. Congrats, Lori! We’re doing a happy dance for you! How […]
Lynnette Novak and Minju Chang – 12 x 12 Featured Agents June 2020

It’s a new month and time for two more agents to accept submissions from our 12 x 12 GOLD members in June. Our 2020 Little GOLDen Book members will be able to choose one of these two agents to submit their manuscript to this month. Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency will be accepting picture […]