Get ready for November!
Whether you write novels or picture books, November offers opportunities to kick start a new project...or 30. If you're the novel writing sort, you can celebrate National Novel Writing Month by trying your hand at NaNoWriMo! Their site offers loads in the way of support, information, finding others in your area. Sign up and see... Continue Reading →
Penguin House… Random Penguin…
Big to-dos in the book world today with the pending combination of Random House and Penguin. It's hard to say yet what the impact may be in the children's imprints, but often this sort of thing involves consolidation of marketing and/or editorial resources (and thus staff), as well as alignment of contracts over time. A... Continue Reading →
The next SCBWI WWA Published Pro Think Tank
Come learn more about the legalities of your book contracts at the autumn edition of SCBWI WWA's Published Pro Think Tank on Nov. 17. Foster Pepper attorney Matthew Hooper will give us an overview of relevant legal issues, including e-rights and other trends. When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. - noon (including potluck snacks) Where:... Continue Reading →
Contracts, clauses, and conversation
Want to understand the legalities of your publishing career more than you do? SCBWI members at the published and listed (PAL) level, mark your calendars for 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 17. At the autumn edition of SCBWI WWA's Published Member Think Tank, we'll welcome Foster Pepper PLLC attorney Matthew Hooper, an expert... Continue Reading →
Karen Kincy book release
Karen Kincy's newest novel, Foxfire, just released in late October. Please see her website for more details and upcoming readings, signings, and appearances. The book is the third in Karen's Other series (Other, Bloodborn), all published by Flux. Congratulations on another (an Other!) publication, Karen!
Reminder: Kid Lit Open Mic TOMORROW
Don't forget that Tuesday night is KidLit Open Mic at Richard Hugo House in Seattle. Dust off a 5- minute piece of writing and join us for a fun evening celebrating our work. All genres welcome. The bar will be open with drinks and snacks. Signups start at 6:30 and we will read between 7-9, with a... Continue Reading →
Bainbridge Student Writing Contest
Suzanne Selfors is hosting the 4th semi-annual Student Writing Contest on Bainbridge Island, but you don't have to be a Bainbridge resident to enter! WHO: Eligible writers are Western WA kids in grades 1-6 WHAT: Please write a short story, 1 to 2 pages. This year's theme is PIRATES. 6 local... Continue Reading →
Great Critique: Monday, January 7, 2013
As in past years, the annual Great Critique will occur in place of our January Professional Series Meeting. However, in order to reserve the maximum about of space at SPU, The Great Critique will be on Monday, January 7, 2013 rather than on that Thursday. The Great Critique gives authors and illustrators the opportunity to... Continue Reading →
Karen Robbins book release helps others
From Karen Robbins: Soles4Souls just released this yesterday and connected our websites to help get shoes for those without. There are 1.5 billion people walking barefoot. Today is Bebarefoot4them to help bring awareness. Thanks for your help. Karen Karen Robbins, Author, Steps Out with Children's Drawing Book Benefitting Soles4Souls Karen Robbins, Author of “Shoe Print... Continue Reading →