by SCBWI Western Washington
For our last professional series meeting of the year on Tuesday, May 11, we have two great speakers lined up:Lenae Nofziger, who's presentation is called: HELP! I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO CALL THIS! — HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT TITLE. A great book title is an invitation that readers can’t refuse. But how do you... Continue Reading →
Next week is sort of a huge one in publishing, people. HUGE. Like a minivan in a parking lot full of Matchbox cars. That's because April 26 marks the official release date of Karen Cushman's latest, ALCHEMY AND MEGGY SWANN (Clarion), about a girl, her goose, and their magical transformation in a gritty London world.... Continue Reading →
Hard to believe, but it's true. Here's who's on deck for the meeting, which happens Tuesday, March 9:Program 1: PLOTTING THE PICTURE BOOK, STEPPING INTO YOUR STORY with Clare H. Meeker. The best picture books combine strong, visual plots with simple, clear language that invites readers to participate in the story. Award-winning picture book author... Continue Reading →
Are you ready for Tuesday's meeting? We have two great speakers lined up. Mini-Session: CULTURAL AUTHENTICITY IN FICTION with Margaret Nevinski.When we write outside our own ethnic culture, how can we provide an authentic experience for young readers? Or can we? Cultural authenticity in our fiction involves complex issues of cultural appropriation, relationship to a... Continue Reading →
If you received confirmation that you're part of our annual Great Critique on Tuesday, Jan. 12, terrific.Registration starts at 6:45 and the meeting at 7 p.m., sharp. Please be prompt.If you did not receive confirmation that you're part of the Great Critique, please stay home. Use the evening to work on your writing--or read a... Continue Reading →
On December 8th, we held our annual holiday party and cookie contest, and wow did we have a sweet-looking table to sample from (now why didn't I bring my camera?)! This being the amazingly supportive community that it is, all three winners were willing to share their coveted recipes with us (can you believe it?).... Continue Reading →
Martha reminded you about the meeting (and cookie contest!) this coming Tuesday, but she forgot to mention the holiday book swap/book drive! (I know. It's so unlike her, isn't it?) Anyway, here are the rules:Bring in your new or gently used books (up to 20).Take one ticket for each book you bring.Place your books on... Continue Reading →
SCBWI Western Washington is seeking workshop presenters for our 2009-2010 year. Our chapter holds monthly Professional Series Meetings from October through April, and hosts an annual conference each spring. We welcome fresh and compelling workshop ideas for any of these events! Download the Workshop Presenter Application.
First, a reminder that there is a cookie contest with PRIZES and GLORY and possibly even episodes of SUGAR FITS. So get your Betty Crocker on and bake something.Here's what else have coming up on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.:Program 1: THE ABCS OF CRAFTING A CAREER IN YA, with Lisa Schroeder, Liz Gallagher, and... Continue Reading →
Wow, the response for The Great Critique 2010 was phenomenal! Because it is part of our SCBWI Western Washington regional programming, we launched it first to those who have already paid for the 2009-2010 season. Even with the additional Great Critique spots we added this year, the event was sold out within 36 hours. You... Continue Reading →
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