"Definitions," by Deb Lund: Kidlit—Doodlers and scribblers who haven't quite grown up, immerse themselves in creating stories and/or art for babies through young adults, which are mostly bought by other adults who haven't quite grown up either. NaNoers—Bizarre individuals who procrastinate on their self-given writing deadlines only to force themselves to give up showers, food,... Continue Reading →
Northern Network November meeting
It’s All About Your Presence This meeting's all about web presence. Does your website represent you? Are you gathering followers, and managing your ability to connect with them? How do you create a web presence that shows your talent, but protects your work? When it comes to images, how do you size them for... Continue Reading →
Writer/illustrator mentors wanted!
Hello, SCBWI of Western WA: I teach a career choices class at Chief Sealth High School. I am looking for an illustrator and/or writer to host a few students for an hour and a half for each student. Students could meet writers and illustrators on our campus or students could meet them where ever it... Continue Reading →
Writing for kids residency
Get a taste of the only MFA program in the Northwest with a specific track in writing for children and young adults--the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts on Whidbey Island. You can attend a 9-day residency program this January. Residency students take regular morning classes and attend special afternoon sessions featuring guest speakers from across the... Continue Reading →
A Barry good week!
For those of you who were able to participate in The Week of Goldblatt, we can only imagine you are still pinching yourself. The NYC-based agency head swept us away with his incisive and constructive manuscript feedback, his thoughtful and encouraging master class, and his illuminating presentation at the monthly meeting. When it was all... Continue Reading →
New York Winter Conference: registration open
...IS FILLING UP FAST! Yesterday, registration opened for the 17th annual SCBWI Winter Conference! The lineup is exceptional. The offerings are fantastic. Click here for ALL THE AMAZING DETAILS!!
Barry wants YOU! Spaces available!
This isn't an April Fool's joke. This is real. This is happening. And if you get in on the action, it can happen for YOU! This is an opportunity to learn how to make your writing sing (and ring). You'll want to MOOve on this, so register now! (See below for details.) On Thursday afternoon, Oct.... Continue Reading →
Tyler’s good news
SCBWI-WWA member Tyler Parker wanted to share hie latest news: On October 31st at 11am he will be doing a kids story time/book signing at Powell's City of Books in Portland! The new book he illustrated, I WANT TO EAT YOUR BOOKS, was written by Karin LeFranc and came out from Sky Pony Press.... Continue Reading →
Locals make lists!
Great news! Here are a couple of book lists for you featuring two of our members. Kelly Jones and her delightful middle-grade novel Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer made the esteemed Texas Library Association Master List for 2015. And Laurie Thompson's terrific nonfiction book Be A Changemaker received gold in the 2015 Moonbeam Spirit Awards.... Continue Reading →
SCBWI on YouTube
SCBWI has three new videos for your members and potential members alike. All three can be accessed at the SCBWI YouTube channel. Not surprisingly, they are awesome! 1) An overview of what SCBWI is and member benefits/privileges 2) A how-to guide to the member website 3) A FAQs video Check them out, spread the word, and... Continue Reading →