by SCBWI Western Washington
Here's her cover assignment for the illustrator's workshop at our conference this weekend. Curious about how she did it? She put together a slide show that shows how she went from illustration to final product. It's really neat.
The amazing illustrator Kirsten Carlson, who spends most of her time these days in Europe, took the time to update us on her trip to the children's book fair in Bologna. She recommends we check out Beth Beck's blog, which summarizes the first day of the symposium. The link is here. Beth's sister was the... Continue Reading →
An SCBWI member from Vancouver, Canada, seeks a female roommate for the SCBWI Western Washington conference in Redmond, WA, this weekend: I'd like to arrive Friday so I can attend the "newbie orientation" early Sat. morning. If you're coming for just Saturday night then we can split the cost of the room for that night... Continue Reading →
Registration for the 2010 Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers Conference in Sandy, Utah is now open.Here's who's on the faculty:Rick Walton and Cheri Earl--who will team-teach the Beginning Class www.rickwalton.comBonny Becker--who will teach a Picture Book class www.bonnybecker.comKristyn Crow--who will teach a Picture Book class www.kristyncrow.comMike Knudson--who will teach a Chapter Book class www.mikeknudson.comKevin... Continue Reading →
Consider this your invitation to...KID LIT DRINK NIGHT!Anyone with an interest in children's literature is welcome to come and schmooze with children's book writers and illustrators (including some of the conference faculty!) in the Marriott’s Meritage Restaurant and Bar on Friday evening, April 9, starting at 7 p.m. We don’t know for sure who you’ll... Continue Reading →
This conference reminder is courtesy of Dana Sullivan. You can find all the details you need here.
Kirby Larson sent along this announcement:The Whidbey Island Writers Conference is determined to rise, like a phoenix, once again. They are in the process of a huge fund-raising effort to raise the $90,000 needed to host a 2011 event. Contributions are welcome, to be sure, but writers can also help by attending the June 12... Continue Reading →
Laurie Thompson interviewed Sara Crowe, one of our conference faculty. Here's a sneak peek:Welcome, Sara! Thanks so much for taking the time to answer some questions for me! Let’s jump right in at the top of my list… with a rather tricky one. Your various bios and listings say you accept nonfiction, but I don’t... Continue Reading →
If you signed up for one or more of the First Pages sessions at the 19th Annual Writing & Illustrating for Children Conference but haven't sent in your first page(s) yet, please do it soon.As a reminder, we must RECEIVE your page in our P.O. Box by MARCH 20th, and we don't want you to... Continue Reading →
It's been just three weeks since SCBWI Western Washington launched registration for our 19th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference, but:we're already over 60% sold out, many of the additional opportunities are very nearly full, and there are just a few days left to claim the special early-bird discount! We want to see you... Continue Reading →
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