by SCBWI Western Washington
You, your manuscript, professional feedback, fresh takes on revision, yummy food, writer friends, time to write, a serene location... Can you picture it? Yes! Doesn't it sound amazing? You deserve it, and it's just the kind of thing that can get your manuscript in shape. Commit to your craft. Put yourself where you can learn... Continue Reading →
You won't want to miss SCBWI Western Washington’s sixth annual fall retreat, Weekend on the Water, taking place November 2–4, 2012. Every year it gets better and better, and this year is no different. We’ve made our own revisions to this year’s retreat, creating new paths for an even better experience. We have likable characters, a new setting, and... Continue Reading →
In this breakout session, editor Jordan Brown (Balzer Bray, Walden) defines high concept as a book that can be summarized succinctly and pitched in a sentence. Ingrid Law's Savvy reimagines the concept of super hero and her first line pulls you immediately into that world--and it's literary. A savvy isn't a gimmick; it's a metaphor.... Continue Reading →
Jordan Brown, talking about Walden Pond Press... they're looking for books that would make good movies: timeless, appeal to both boys and girls, challenging, literary, and commercially appealing.So, books like Holes, The City of Ember, and Charlotte's Web.Also, he hates American Idol and is about to engage in fisticuffs with Elizabeth Law.
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