With the rising number of e-readers, and e-books that are being bought, sold, and given as gifts, there is also a rise in piracy. These articles (the first article is about the rise in e-piracy, and the other article is about a book pirate) are good ones to peruse on the subject. Thanks to Joni... Continue Reading →
Passive Voice Article
Fellow SCBWI member Christina Wilsdon sent us this link (thanks Christina!). Nancy Pearl reposted an article discussing the merits of selected use of the passive voice by another author. It's a good article to check out! And make sure you visit Christina's website.
A Unique Opportunity for Authors & Illustrators to Help
Hamlin Robinson School is holding it's annual fundraising auction on March 5. They are a unique non-profit school (the only one in Washington State) that serves children 1st-8th grade with dyslexia and related language learning disabilities. Many children come to HRS struggling to read, dejected and lacking self-esteem because they've failed in traditional school programs... Continue Reading →
2010 SCBWI Illustrator Mentorship Award Winners Blog
Fellow SCBWI member John Deininger is part of the SCBWI Illustrator Mentorship Award Winners from the 2010 L.A. Conference. The Mentorship Award is presented to six illustrators participating in the annual SCBWI Portfolio Showcase, "whose publishable work shows great promise and potential". The purpose goes beyond just the selection, in that the Mentorship Program is... Continue Reading →
Mark your calendars for KLPN
Are you tongue-tied around unfamiliar faces? Come out to an SCBWI Kid Lit Pub Night and brush up on your conversational skills before our big conference. Share industry news and reviews over a drink in casual surroundings.For Eastsiders, there's a Kid Lit Pub Night hosted by Carolyn Ossorio on Tuesday, February 15, starting at 7... Continue Reading →
Published Pro Think Tank
Are you a Published Pro? Join the SCBWI Western Washington for the inaugural Published Pro Think Tank on Friday, April 15, from 3-5 p.m. You'll meet with other SCBWI P.A.L (Published and Listed) members to enjoy refreshments; while celebrating each other's latest news, sharing, discussing, brainstorming, and enjoying the benefits of being with your peers,... Continue Reading →
Are You a Librarian & An Author/Illustrator?
Alexis O'Neill, Regional Advisor for SCBWI Ventura/Santa Barbara region would like to interview librarians (or retired librarians) who are also children's authors or illustrators who visit schools (from around the country). You can contact her directly at [email protected].
Nonfiction Intensive
Interested in building a non-fiction career? The Nonfiction Intensive will take place at the Marriot Redmond Center on Friday, April 15, the day before our 20th Annual SCBWI Western Washington Annual Conference. You will meet with a small group of nonfiction authors for a four-hour workshop with a strong focus on nonfiction. The workshop will... Continue Reading →
New Editorial Consultancy Tip from Fellow SCBWI Member
Thanks to fellow SCBWI member Karen Lee Schmidt for sending us this information. She read in a Publisher's Weekly article that Editor Tamson Weston has left Hyperion to form Tamson Weston Books, an editorial consultancy. Weston's best-selling books include Adam Rex's FRANKENSTEIN MAKES A SANDWICH and OH NO by Mac Barnett (illustrated by 2011 SCBWI... Continue Reading →
Master Class for Illustrators
The Master Class for Illustrators will take place at the Marriot Redmond Center on Friday, April 15, the day before our 20th Annual SCBWI Western Washington Annual Conference. You will be part of a small group of 25 illustrators that will meet for a two session workshop. The workshop will be led by award winning... Continue Reading →