For fall 2019, the SCBWI of Western Washington has planned a powerful batch of inspiring events. Our lineup will help you hone your writing and illustration skills, learn about the publishing business, and make new friends. All this can help reach your goal of being the best writer or illustrator you can be. Here’s a snapshot of some of our upcoming events.
Develop your characters
September 26th, 7pm-9pm – Register for a Character Workshop with Troy Cummings, in Weter Hall at Seattle Pacific University
Master the art of nonfiction
September 29th, 3pm-4:30pm – Q&A with Nonfiction Author Clare Hodgson Meeker, at Island Books, Mercer Island
Hear the wisdom of Don Tate
October 12th, 10am-Noon – Professional Meeting Series with Don Tate, at the Central Library (SPL)
Take a master class with Don Tate
October 12th, 1:30pm-4pm Register for a Master Class with Don Tate, at the Central Library (SPL) October 12th, 7pm-8pm –
See the best of Washington State
October 12th, 7pm-8pm – Washington State Book Awards, at the Central Library (SPL)
The Washington State Book Awards celebrate books that exemplify the best writing in the state. This year, finalists and winners will be celebrated in eight categories: fiction, poetry, biography/memoir, and history/general nonfiction for adults; picture books and early reader, middle grade, and young adult books. The 2019 awards are for books published in 2018.
All are invited to the awards ceremony (where winners will be announced) and reception. The awards celebration is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and signing. No need to register; just come to the Central Library. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Go on retreat
November 1-3 REGISTER NOW – Weekend on the Water Retreat (Whidbey Island, Nov 1st-3rd) SCBWI Western Washington’s 2019 Weekend on the Water: A Quintessential Creativity Sprint will be Nov. 1 – 3, 2019, on Whidbey Island. The retreat will focus on intense productivity but also feature critique opportunities and a webinar by executive editor Ruta Rimas. Take advantage of our lowest retreat pricing in years.
Commit to a year of growth
Get your Passport for the 2019-2020 Monthly Meeting series – 2019-2020 Passport Series. Meetings include:
- October 12, 2019, “The Journey” with award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate
- November 9, 2019, “Turn the Page” with MG/YA author Amanda Hosch
- December 14, 2019, “Sensitivity Reads Panel” moderated by Ellie Peterson
- January 11, 2020, “Ask a PAL Panel” and “Power of Perseverance” with Jolie Stekly
- February 8, 2020, “Using Procreate!” with Jessica Peterson
- March 14, 2020, “Awesome Agent Day” with Linda Camacho, Gallt & Zacker
- April 4, 2020, Illustrator Videos & Panel Q&A
- May 9, 2020, Agent Kevin Lewis, EMLA & Mentorship Showcase
Your Passport admits you to all Professional Meeting Series meetings at an early-bird rate of $40 for SCBWI International members and $80 for non-members. SCBWI WWA is also pleased to offer both SCBWI Membership and Western Washington Passport Series scholarships to those who might otherwise find it difficult to afford membership or our Professional Series meetings. Apply here to enjoy a full year of monthly meetings!