What better way to structure your year, and master your craft! A UW Continuing Education certificate course, Writing for Children, is taught by our former Regional Advisor and esteemed retreat director emerita Jolie Stekly. She can be reached via email at [email protected] if you have any questions. The course has led to many publications in... Continue Reading →
UW’s Writing for Kids webinar on WEDNESDAY
If you have ever considered applying for, or want to know more about, the University of Washington's Professional & Continuing Education/Writing for Kids program, you're invited to register for a webinar taking place this Wednesday, August 13 at 6pm. Learn more about the Writing for Kids certificate program and chat with instructor Jolie Stekly, as... Continue Reading →
UW Writing for Kids class open house
If a class description went like this–– "Investigate the world of children's fiction and nonfiction, including picture books, chapter books and novels. Learn to bring your own tales to life and captivate children's imaginations. Discover how to transform the idea of a story into an enthralling narrative. Explore how to use your own inner resources... Continue Reading →
Weekend on the Water’s fearless leader
The indefatigable and superhuman Jolie Stekly, retreat director for Weekend on the Water, dishes on this year's upcoming event: What is the biggest reason to come to this year's WOW retreat? Personally, I'm so excited for this year's retreat faculty. Usually it's the faculty that gives each retreat a new flavor. Those who have been... Continue Reading →
February PSM Last Night with Jolie Stekly and Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Thanks to everyone who came out last night for a dash of Scrivener and a dollop of Portfolio Critique! We were minus a few of our Adcom volunteers due to illness, including Co-Regional Advisor, Kim Baker, here's a get well message for her: We missed you all! Giant gobs of thanks to Laurie Thompson, Brenda... Continue Reading →
Great Blog Post on Writing Prompts
It's so wonderful to be part of SCBWI! We have so many great members nationally & of course in our own fabulous region! Fellow SCBWI WWA member Helen Landalf just wrote a great blog post on "The Joy of...Writing Prompts". It's a fantastic post to check out (and she mentions one of my favorite writing... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series-Distinguished Faculty: Jolie Stekly
The 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating Conference is just around the corner!!! Although the event is full, you can still get your name on the waiting list. One reason I'm so excited is because we have the most amazing faculty! The talent, experience, and all-around-awesomeness is overwhelming! Another one of those super stars is our... Continue Reading →
Conference trivia: the age range #scbwiwwa
We have a 51-year age span of our conference attendees. Our youngest new attendee is 25; the oldest is 76.
Conference newbie tip – talking to agents and editors #scbwiwwa
Jolie Stekly is leading a packed pre-conference session for first-time attendees.The question came up: Should you pitch an agent or editor at a conference like this?Answer: No. There will be opportunities for that, and it's better that you get to know the editors and agents a bit before you try to sync up on projects.... Continue Reading →
Some links from last night
What a great meeting we had last night featuring Lisa Schroeder and Liz Gallagher talking about the ABCs of crafting a career as a YA author, and Jolie Stekly talking about using music to tune your writer's voice.As the caffeine hasn't yet made it to my brain, I post this with a warning...I'll probably be... Continue Reading →