Since there are quite a few of you heading south to Olympia on Saturday, PLEASE BE AWARE OF TRAFFIC CONDITIONS on I-5 this weekend and plan your trip accordingly! Excerpted from this article: Drivers who cannot avoid I-5 in Olympia at these times are advised to: Consider traveling through the area before 10 a.m. or... Continue Reading →
15 Great Critique slots open!
If you've tried to register for THE GREAT CRITIQUE lately and you weren't able to get it to work, it was probably because we had reached capacity for this event. Well, due to popular demand we have opened (15) additional spots. If you are reading this announcement and you wanted to go to the THE GREAT... Continue Reading →
Get your big-kid pants on and sign up!
Hey y'all, there are still a few spots available for our Sept. 13 Great Critique, which is one of your best chances this year to get kind, gentle, and yet constructive feedback on your work from a pro so you can make it more outstanding than ever. Both writers and illustrators can benefit, and —... Continue Reading →
Register now for the Great Critique
Help your project go from good ... to GREAT! SCBWI Western Washington presents THE GREAT CRITIQUE on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, from 11:30AM–3:30PM, at The Evergreen State College in Olympia. This popular event offers you the opportunity to experience a model critique group led by a published professional. Participants will receive feedback from the group leader as well as from... Continue Reading →
Great Critique recap
Group led by Ann Gonzales Monday night's Great Critique was a huge success! It was fun to listen to the buzz as the groups dispersed... people talking about revision ideas, manuscript problems solved, (or at least identified,) and new friendships made. Group led by Karen Lee Schmidt A big hearty thank you to this years... Continue Reading →
The Monday Scoop…..
Happy Monday. Here's a smattering of things to get your brains percolating.... First, if you are all signed up, don't be late for tonight's Great Critique! When: 7pm Where: Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall This event is closed. If you didn't register this time around, start working on something for next year. It's one of... Continue Reading →
SCBWI Oregon’s Great Critque and more down south
Happy New Year from your neighbors to the south! If you live in the southern part of the state or want an excuse to visit Portland (food- cart phenomenon!), SCBWI Oregon has two events that might be of interest to you. Can't make The Great Critique in Seattle? Oregon has taken a leaf out of... Continue Reading →
Great Critique: Monday, January 7, 2013
As in past years, the annual Great Critique will occur in place of our January Professional Series Meeting. However, in order to reserve the maximum about of space at SPU, The Great Critique will be on Monday, January 7, 2013 rather than on that Thursday. The Great Critique gives authors and illustrators the opportunity to... Continue Reading →
Message From Great Critique Coordinator Kerri Kokias
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Great Critique this year! I keep hearing from participants who are excited about the feedback they received, and from group leaders who are just giddy about the amount of talent they saw in their groups. Happy revising everyone!