by SCBWI Western Washington
You won't want to miss SCBWI Western Washington’s sixth annual fall retreat, Weekend on the Water, taking place November 2–4, 2012. Every year it gets better and better, and this year is no different. We’ve made our own revisions to this year’s retreat, creating new paths for an even better experience. We have likable characters, a new setting, and... Continue Reading →
Ready, set, SUBMIT! The good folks at Lee & Low Books invite you (yes, you, with your manuscript in that file cabinet that's gathering dust) to submit your work for their newest imprint, Tu Books. The even better news? They accept submissions for authors who don't have agents. Here's what they're looking for: Middle Grade... Continue Reading →
Thanks to Joni Sensel for alerting all of us bloggers to the potentially hazardous consequences of our footloose and fancy-free work: If we're not careful, we can find ourselves on the wrong end of a lawsuit. Believe me, that's nothing to blog about! Here's a comprehensive scenario recounted by a devoted blogger (and for those... Continue Reading →
It's that time again..... Registration is now open for SCBWI Western Washington's Professional Series Meeting (PSM) Passport and Special Events! And you didn't think it was possible to outdo last season? Well, we have. The 2012-13 season promises to be well worth your while. For the ridiculously low price of $35, SCBWI members will have... Continue Reading →
So...did anyone else sit up during their personal parade of Opening Ceremony emotions and say, "Hey, this whole 'Second Star from the Right, then Straight On 'Til Morning' section, is all about kids' books!" Bloody brilliant, I say! Hurrah! I almost spilled my rose all over my lap with excitement, and even my sleepy daughter... Continue Reading →
Laurie Thompson passed this gem along, from YA author Ally Carter's personal blog site. It pertains to the daily work of writing, of thinking of yourself as a writer, and what the heck it all means. It's a breath of fresh air, and a well-needed dose of reality, from the Gallagher Academy author who seems... Continue Reading →
Well, you have been reading. Thank you so much for your recent compilations and lists of books you're whooshing through, which I hope to keep posting for further summer-reading inspiration. Check out last week's post for other books mentioned by SCBWI-ers under the "Comments" link. Herewith, some further shout-outs. Keep them coming, everyone! From Katherine... Continue Reading →
Hooray for public radio! Sometimes they actually have their finger on the pulse. NPR has initiated a Vote for the Best Teen Novels Ever contest, and I for one just voted. Pick your top 10 favorites from what I deem a very complete list of classics, recent critical darlings, and contemporary bestsellers, and be heard!... Continue Reading →
Guest blogger alert! Fresh from the laptop of Joni Sensel, our fantastic Regional Advisor emeritus, currently our Published Member Liaison, and a YA fantasy author: Since we have a post just below about opportunities at the Highlights Founders' Workshops, and I just came home from one, I thought I'd do a little raving in case... Continue Reading →
TEEN/Write founder, Summer of No Regrets author, and all-around local writing Renaissance woman Katherine Grace Bond will be teaching in the Teen division of the amazing-sounding, upcoming Pacific Coast Children's Writers Novel Workshop and Retreat. Go, Katherine! The other good news? There are still a few openings for this conference, which is being held in... Continue Reading →
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Baskerville 2 by Anders Noren.