Stop by the Northeast Branch of the Seattle Public Library at 6 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, November 2) for a fun party celebrating Holly Cupala’s TELL ME A SECRET, put on by the Teen Advisory Group! Here is the library's info page about the event.The TAG group has been hard at work putting together decorations, a... Continue Reading →
25 Ballard Authors Event
Ballard is filled with writers, some better known in other states than locally. This is a chance to meet "the writer next door." It's a free, casual evening for anyone and everyone in Ballard to meet and mingle with neighbors - who just might be award-winning childrens' authors, young adult writers, crime writers, psychics and/or... Continue Reading →
The Novel: Live!
In a stunning, never-before-attempted marathon of literary wonder, thirty-six Northwest authors write a complete novel in just six days under the watchful eyes of Fairy God-author Nancy Pearl. YA authors Suzanne Selfors and Deb Caletti will each take a two hour shift, which will be streamed live to classrooms. Watch this process at the official... Continue Reading →
Saturday Event to Check Out…
The Soup Bowl Auction takes place on Saturday October 9, in the Methow Valley. Erik Brooks, a fellow SCBWI member is contributing 4 hand-painted bowls, 3 signed books, and some comic strip original art as a collection for the event.If anyone is interested in placing a maximum bid, Erik would be happy to facilitate, check... Continue Reading →
Corporate Essentials for Artists
Do you sell your art, but not know the difference between a sole proprietorship, LLC, or corporation? Think you need to grow your sales before you form your business? Whether you are thinking about starting a business, have started your business (but haven’t formed an entity), or if you are just looking for an overview... 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 →
Kid Lit Event
Thanks to all of you who came to the SCBWI picnic on August 11 at the Cowen Park shelter. We had gorgeous weather, lots of desserts to go around, and awesome prizes. Our next Kid Lit event will be on Tuesday, September 28, at Third Place Pub in Ravenna from 7 to 9 p.m. This... Continue Reading →
A Special Evening with Author Jane Yolen
Join the UW Information School and the UW Alumni Association for a special evening with award-winning author Jane Yolen. Often called the Hans Christian Andersen of America, Yolen is one of the most prolific contemporary writers of children's stories. She has written more than 300 books including Owl Moon, The Devil's Arithmetic, and How Do... Continue Reading →
What a Wednesday! Check Out These Free Events!!
You're invited to celebrate the publication of YOU WILL NOT COME BACK UNCHANGED, featuring poetry and prose written by K-12 students in the 2009-10 WITS program. Come celebrate this Wednesday, September 22, at the Seattle Art Museum, Plestcheeff Auditorium. There will be a reading by the authors at 7 p.m., with a reception to follow... Continue Reading →