Sophie Blackall Sophie Blackall began her keynote address with a slide that introduced herself as "Sophie Blackall, Illustrator, etc." So what's the "et cetera"? She's an Aussie. As a girl, she "drew in the margins as I do now." Her childhood inspirations ranged from The House at Pooh Corner to Milly-Molly-Mandy - a favorite childhood... Continue Reading →
CONFERENCE 2013: Julie Just, “Page 1, Line 1”
Julie Just of Pippin Properties Breaking News: Pippin Properties has just signed the talented Julie Just, who begins at the esteemed agency in May after finishing up at Janklow & Nesbit yesterday! Here are some bits of wisdom from Julie on story openings, from her singular experience and perspective. She begins with the fact that... Continue Reading →
CONFERENCE 2013: Editor/Agent/Art Director Panel
Featuring: Patti Ann Harris, Julie Just, Kendra Levin, Taylor Norman, Ammi-Joan Paquette, Abigail Samoun, Tamra Tuller, Colleen AF Venable, Joanna Volpe, and Stacy Whitman Q: Name the last thing you've bought or sold: Slush pile treasures, fairy prostitutes, halfway houses for broken robots, Malawian mud balls, a haunted camera, turtle-back islands, and one (ahem) naked... Continue Reading →
CONFERENCE 2013: SCBWI-WWA IN THE HOUSE!
Scbwi wwa, a photo by scbwi-wwa on Flickr.
CONFERENCE 2013: And we’re off!
If you aren't one of those who braved the rain, wind, and closure of 520 Eastbound, then you're still going to get a peek inside this year's annual conference. And, after a day of master classes and roundtables, the verdict is: THUMBS UP. WAY, WAY UP!!! I will be receiving and posting updates throughout the... Continue Reading →
A Few Things to Remember….
It's almost time! Registration is closed, so you're either going or you're not. Either way, we have some tips to get you through the next couple of days. Show Robin LaFevers some pre-conference support TONIGHT! She'll be signing at Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park. Our biggest KID LIT DRINK NIGHT of the year is... Continue Reading →
Free your unloved TBR books!
When you gather yourself to come to SCBWI Western Washington's Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference on Friday and/or Saturday, don't forget to bring new or quite gently read books to donate to either Eastside Baby Corner (books for readers up to age 12) or Teen Feed. Try these 5 easy steps: 1. Take a... Continue Reading →
Conference: REGISTRATION CLOSES MONDAY!!
Hear ye, hear ye! Registration for this year's annual SCBWI-WWA conference, which takes place this coming Friday, April 19–Sunday, April 21 in Redmond, WA, is.... CLOSING. Yup, as in "You can't come if you aren't registered" by MONDAY, April 15. Space is limited, but there are a few spots left! If you're still on that... Continue Reading →
Conference update: 520 Bridge Closure, 4/19–4/21
For all of you coming and going to and from the Eastside next Friday, Saturday, and Sunday–– 520 is closed, starting late Friday and reopening early Monday. The WSDOT announcement can be found here. Please make alternative plans to travel via I-90, and to give yourselves a little extra time. I-90 means taking 405 Northbound... Continue Reading →
Conference Sneak Peek: Abigail Samoun
Abigail Samoun With a storied resume that took her from Little, Brown to Simon & Schuster, and Random House to Tricycle Press, Abigail Samoun segued into her current role as a literary agent at Red Fox Literary, a boutique agency she started with Karen Grencik. With what could only be called beginner's luck, Abigail acquired... Continue Reading →