Many of us write--or dream of writing--for our day jobs. If you want to polish your writing skills so that you can get more freelance work, or write more effectively in general, you might enjoy an upcoming seminar on July 26 at the University of Phoenix Bellevue Learning Center. The instructor, John Sturtevant, is offering... Continue Reading →
Children’s Book Illustration and Painting Classes with Craig Orback
Local illustrator Craig Orback has some new Children's Book Illustration and painting classes starting soon in Bellevue and Seattle. Visit him at his website and blog. Children's Book Illustration IImmerse yourself in the world of children’s book illustration with this introductory course. Through in-class assignments using a variety of media, you'll learn basic techniques to... Continue Reading →
Craig Orback Children’s Book Illustration Classes
Local illustrator Craig Orback has some new Children's Book Illustration classes starting soon in Bellevue and Bellingham. Craig Orback is an award-winning illustrator of over 15 children's books, and was recently featured on our Local Success Story Panel at the SCBWI WWA 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference.Children's Book Illustration IImmerse yourself in... Continue Reading →
Conferences & Classes to Check Out
The Western Washington University Children’s Literature Conference is now in its eighth year! This event is where teachers and librarians, readers and writers gather to celebrate and learn about children’s literature. At the end of last year's conference the creator and director, Nancy Johnson, announced that she had accepted a two-year appointment at the Singapore... Continue Reading →
Novel Revision Class with Ann Gonzalez
Did you resolve to finish your novel, or revise it to completion? Do you think you'd benefit from an occasional nudge and professional critique of your work? If so, consider signing up for the next online version of Ann Gonzalez's novel revision class starting January 16. The class costs 125.00 for eight weeks and comes... Continue Reading →
Novel Re-Vision Class with Lois Brandt
For our members who are stuck on revisions:Novel Re-Vision: Editing Your Manuscript for StoryEight Saturdays, January 8 – March 5, 201110:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Do you have a completed draft novel? Wondering what to do next? This Bellevue College class walks writers through the novel revision process. In-class exercises and critiques help students recognize... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Selfors’ Classes…
Registration is now open for "Writing the Teen Novel," taught by Suzanne Selfors and sponsored by Field's End. Writers of all levels welcome but a completed first chapter of a YA novel is required. This class will begin February 24, 2011, and will combine lecture and workshoping, with lots of attention given to individual projects.... Continue Reading →
“Reading Like a Writer” Class
Seattle poet and picture book writer Julie Larios is presenting a class through Field's End, "Reading Like a Writer," on Bainbridge Island on two Sundays, November 7 and 14, from 2-4 p.m. The cost is $50 for individuals, and groups of 5 or more registering together cost is $40 per person. We turn to books... Continue Reading →
Events, Classes, and More!
There's so much going on this Fall. Make sure you check out these upcoming events and classes.Writing for Teens and Tweens Online Class Scheduled to Start Soon!Looking for feedback on and help shaping the young adult or middle-grade novel you're working on? The next session of Ann Gonzalez's online craft and workshop class is set... Continue Reading →
More Fall Classes & Events
Field's End, A Writer's Community, on Bainbridge Island, is offering Fall Writing Classes. The Classes: Saying the Unsaid class taught by Michael Overa, and Reading Like a Writer, taught by Julie Larios, who is a children's book author as well as adult poet. For more information on these classes, and other Field's End information, visit... Continue Reading →