Dragonfly Publishing Inc. announces picture book contest
March 11, 2010 by Lori Calabrese · View Comments
What a way to celebrate National Small Press month–Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. just announced their 2010 Picture Book contest!
Do you have a picture book manuscript ready for submission? Have you ever considered publishing with a small press? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should consider entering the 2010 DFP Picture Book contest. (alright, so I’m a little partial since I won last year’s contest but I’m living proof that you can win!) 
Contest Prizes:
1st Place: $100.00 plus a trophy and a possible book contract
2nd Place: $50.00
3rd Place: $30.00
Be sure to check out the last few year’s winners to get an idea of the books Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. publishes:
2009: Best Children’s Book Award:
The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade by Lori Calabrese
(Coming Spring 2010)
2008: Best Children’s Book Award:
Alley Loo: A Spooky Swamp Tale
2nd and 3rd place winners from 2008 were also published:
Al, The Spotted Zebra
Albert’s Perfect Pet
Not sure if you want to enter a writing contest? Read:
My announcement after winning last year’s contest
Should you enter a writing contest?
Read an interview with 2008 DFP winner C.E. Walz
How to find writing contests
Be sure to visit Indie-Debut 2010 to read my interview with the Senior Editor of Dragonfly Publishing, Inc.: Pat Gaines.
Please visit Dragonfly Publishing, Inc.’s official website for contest rules and entry forms.
Should you enter a writing contest
February 5, 2010 by Lori Calabrese · View Comments
Have you ever entered a writing contest? If not, it’s something you really should consider.
I like to think of myself as sort of a poster child for contests! In 2009, I won the one page summary contest at Buried in the Slush pile (I got the opportunity to submit my middle-grade manuscript to Blooming Tree Press at a time when they’re not accepting submissions) , I took second place in The Children’s Writer’s nonfiction sports contest (that came with a monetary prize and mention in The Children’s Writer), and I won first place in the 2009 Dragonfly Publishing Inc. picture book contest (that came along with a publishing contract and I’m happy to say my picture book, The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade, is being released this spring.)
If you want to know why you should consider contests, check out this great article by Laura Aldir-Hernandez for In The Beginning at KidMagWriters.com to learn what some contest winners, including the poster child herself, have to say about them.
BIG News! The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade is Abuzz!
May 15, 2009 by Lori Calabrese · View Comments
I’m thrilled to announce I won 1st place in Dragonfly Publishing, Inc.’s 2009 Picture Book Contest for my manuscript, The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade! What a way to celebrate Children’s Book Week! I’m happy and excited to work with Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. who publishes amazing books! (If you haven’t checked out last year’s winner, Alley Loo: A Spooky Swamp Tale
When I made the decision to be a stay-at-home Mom, I had no idea where it would take me. I’m grateful to be able to spend everyday with my two sons and I’m also grateful that a new set of doors has opened for me. Reading tons of children’s books from the library inspired me to write my own, and I enjoy seeing what stories and worlds magically appear on my computer. I look forward to sharing them with children and love to see their faces light up when they’re entertained. I love being a writer, especially for children!
I enjoyed working on this manuscript and seeing it evolve has truly been an adventure! I cannot wait to share this book with everyone. I’ll keep you posted as things unfold here at my blog and my official author website at http://loricalabrese.com.
Lastly, I would like to thank all of you for your support and I look forward to sharing with you the emotions that will come on this road to publication!
P.S.: Watch out for The Bug!
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