by SCBWI Western Washington
Meet our mentors from our Mentorship Program 2018-2019 Here’s what our Picture Book Text Mentors - Peggy King Anderson and Lois Brandt have to say. Tell us a little bit about what you are working on now and your current projects. Peggy: Right now, is an exciting time,... Continue Reading →
SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program Do you have a completed manuscript that needs help with revision? If yes, then do not miss out on our new mentorship program. For a six-month period, writers will work one-on-one with a published author to analyze every aspect of their manuscript. Eligibility: This program is open to SCBWI WWA members. Tuition... Continue Reading →
Last Wednesday night Demaray Hall was jumping! It was merry, it was lively, and crumbs were flying everywhere. After sampling the SEVENTEEN delectable offerings, judges Dana Arnim, Kevan Atteberry, and Emily Russin couldn't be reached for comment, as they were all too busy swigging from a giant milk carton and making no sense whatsoever. Our... Continue Reading →
Has your family started asking you what you want for the holidays? Maybe you should start hinting about a novel revision class. Lois Brandt’s novel revision class starts January 20th at Bellevue College (North Campus). Novel Re-Vision: Editing Your Manuscript for Story Tuesdays, January 11th – March 1st 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Do you... Continue Reading →
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR WEEKEND ON THE WATER APPLICANTS! Here's a quick message from Lois Brandt, Weekend on the Water co-coordinator: Acceptances have gone out for this fall's fabulous Weekend on the Water retreat. If you applied and have NOT heard back from the retreat, please email Lois Brandt (Lois@LoisBrandt.com). Thanks!
Lois Brandt is teaching her “Write a Novel in a Month” class at Bellevue College North Campus starting October 6th. Details about the class are below. Write Your Novel in a Month Tuesday evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. October 6th to December 1st Is writing a novel one of your life-long dreams?... Continue Reading →
A friendly reminder to come to a special pre-season eventthis Thursday, September 17 at 6pm. * It's going to whet your appetite for books, children's literature, and for reconnecting to this fabulous community of writers and thinkers. NOTE: The Central Downtown Library's underground parking garage entrance is on Spring Street, between Fourth and Fifth... Continue Reading →
We already know that Lois Brandt's picture book, MADDI'S FRIDGE, has won some incredible accolades since its publication. Well, they just keep coming! Lois is thrilled to share that her book, which has not only been honored as: 2014 Christopher Award Winner 2015/2016 Washington Children's Picture Book Award Nominee One of the... Continue Reading →
Our very own Lois Brandt, author of the lauded picture book, Maddi's Fridge, just found out that her debut received a prestigious 2015 Christopher Award. [much clapping inserted here] Congratulations, Lois! A story of friendship and childhood hunger. Awarded for work that “affirms the highest values of the human spirit,” Tony Rossi, Director of Communications... Continue Reading →
If you want to get that short story written consider joining Lois Brandt's class at Bellevue College: Writing Short Stories from First Sentence to Submission Bellevue College Continuing Education Tuesday evenings, April 14–June 9 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Fee: $179 This is an intensive eight-session writing class. Each student is expected to write approximately... Continue Reading →
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