We've been focusing on Keynote Speakers, Agent Faculty, and Editorial & Art Director Faculty, but we'd like to introduce some of our incredible other Distinguished Faculty. First up is Sara Easterly, who is an author and publicist, and many of you know her as the former SCBWI WWA co-Regional Advisor. Sara's first children’s book was... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series-Agent Faculty: Joe Monti
Looking for that perfect Valentines Day present for a children's writer, or illustrator you know and love? Or maybe just a gift for yourself? We've got the perfect one! A weekend at our 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference!! There's still spots available, and to help you convince yourself how beneficial this conference... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series-Agent Faculty: Sarah Davies
Time to introduce you to another one of our AMAZING 2011 Conference Faculty! And this time, it's one of our Agent Faculty; Sarah Davies, who is an agent with the Greenhouse Literacy Agency.Sarah heads the North American side of the Greenhouse (she's originally from London, and Greenhouse operates in the U.S., Canada, and in the... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series-Editorial & Art Director Faculty: Martha Mihalick
Happy Monday All! I'm home with the flu today, but thankfully I'm able to spend some time researching and posting about our FANTASTIC 2011 Conference Faculty! I'd like to introduce you to another one of our Editorial and Art Director Faculty; Martha Mihalick. Martha is the Associate Editor with Greenwillow Books at HarperCollins. She edits... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series-Editorial & Art Director Faculty: Justin Chanda
January is gone! We're headed into February, which is just a little over two months from our 20th Annual Writing & Illustrating for Children Conference! Time for a preview of another one of our fabulous Editorial & Art Director Faculty; Justin Chanda. Justin is the VP/Publisher with Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, and is the... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series-Editorial & Art Director Faculty: Lionel Bender
Are you registered for the SCBWI Western Washington 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference yet? We've covered the Keynote Speakers, and gave you some information about our Friday workshops. Next up is our Editorial & Art Director Faculty. Lionel Bender is an Editorial Director at Bender Richardson White. He's written more than sixty... Continue Reading →
Published Pro Think Tank
Are you a Published Pro? Join the SCBWI Western Washington for the inaugural Published Pro Think Tank on Friday, April 15, from 3-5 p.m. You'll meet with other SCBWI P.A.L (Published and Listed) members to enjoy refreshments; while celebrating each other's latest news, sharing, discussing, brainstorming, and enjoying the benefits of being with your peers,... Continue Reading →
Nonfiction Intensive
Interested in building a non-fiction career? The Nonfiction Intensive will take place at the Marriot Redmond Center on Friday, April 15, the day before our 20th Annual SCBWI Western Washington Annual Conference. You will meet with a small group of nonfiction authors for a four-hour workshop with a strong focus on nonfiction. The workshop will... Continue Reading →
Master Class for Illustrators
The Master Class for Illustrators will take place at the Marriot Redmond Center on Friday, April 15, the day before our 20th Annual SCBWI Western Washington Annual Conference. You will be part of a small group of 25 illustrators that will meet for a two session workshop. The workshop will be led by award winning... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series: Keynote Speaker Dan Santat
Our 2011 SCBWI Conference is filling up fast! Make sure you register before the conference is full! And of course, we have one more keynote speaker to feature; Author/Illustrator Dan Santat. Dan actually started off his college career by earning a degree Microbiology, and then ended up going to the Art Center College of Design... Continue Reading →