SCBWI member Tara Larsen Chang is an experienced illustrator who was looking for more opportunities to hone her skills at a higher level and hence took it upon herself to organize a professional-level series of workshops here in the greater Seattle area. She managed to twist the arm of some of the best and brightest... Continue Reading →
WLA Legal Arts Workshop: Laying a Solid Foundation: Business Fundamentals for Artisits
LAYING A SOLID FOUNDATION: BUSINESS LAW FUNDAMENTALS FOR ARTISTS Panel & Networking Opportunity!Whether you are thinking about starting your first business or a seasoned, serial entrepreneur, having a thorough understanding of how to setup and structure your business will maximize the potential of your venture. In Laying a Solid Foundation: Business Law Fundamentals for Artists,... Continue Reading →
Good News for Barbara Jean Hicks (and a chance to help her out!).
Good News for Barbara Jean Hicks!!! Barbara has received confirmation that she'll be leading a 3-day Founders Workshop for the Highlights Foundation in September 2012 in Honesdale, PA."Writing for Little Eyes and Little Ears" will be focused on writing read-alouds for pre-schoolers. Now she just has to plan the workshop! She'd love to hear what... Continue Reading →
Unleashing the Power of Social Media- An SCBWI Inland NW Event
Unpublished? Mid-career? Best Selling Author?Social media can be an incredibly powerful tool for promoting yourself and your work, learning about your business and craft, making contacts and connections, and so much more. This workshop will be led by Greg Pincus.Saturday, November 1910:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.Moran Prairie Library6004 S. Regal St., Spokane$45 SCBWI members $55 non-membersPrivate... Continue Reading →
Graphic Artists Guild Workshop
WordPress for Everyone with Erik FadimanWordPress is everywhere these days, not just as a blogging platform, but also as an excellent Content Management System. If you’re ready to use blogging as a means of self-promotion, this is a great time to look at WordPress. It’s free, open source, versatile for any kind of website and... Continue Reading →
Free Workshops with Joni Sensel
Need more words to meet your NaNo challenge? A little world-building is a great way to do it, while adding depth to your work at the same time. Joni Sensel will lead a couple of workshops on world-building in mid-November, and they’re all FREE:November 15, 4 – 5 p.m., Lake Forest Park library (adults or... Continue Reading →
Graphic Artists Guild October Workshop-Jennifer Mccord
Learn How Creativity Helps Position and Sell Books in a Fast Changing MarketplaceWednesday, October 26, from 12-2 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. What you need to know about publishing today.From the written word to the design and delivery of books, how books are created and sold is shifting. How will e-books, POD, and rapidly... Continue Reading →
Seattle Graphic Artists Guild Workshop
What: Seattle Graphic Artists Guild presents Jason Hoppe and Retouch Live!Why: Join us for Jason Hoppe and Retouch Live! Jason will take an audience member's photo and correct it right on the spot. You will be amazed at the difference this software can make. Check out the videos of the process on Jason's website.Jason Hoppe... Continue Reading →
WLA Legal Arts Workshop: Financing and Securities Compliance for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs
GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT: FINANCING AND SECURITIES COMPLIANCE FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS So you’ve got it. That great idea that you know is going to be a hit: an incredible book, a brilliant screenplay, a website that is going to fundamentally alter the way people interact with media, or even just a new neighborhood... Continue Reading →