Dinosauring giveaway! Dorine White, YA author and blogger of "The Write Path" is offering a special book giveaway, featuring picture book author Deb Lund. Deb's soon-to-be-published picture book, Dinosoaring (Harcourt), can be yours if you 1) click on the above link and 2) you're the lucky winner. Here's hoping, right?
Kirby’s summer plans
Current and future followers of Kirby Larson's blog (kirbyslane.blogspot.com) should know that she's taking things a bit slower this summer. Well, sort of: The Newbery Award-winning author (2007's Hattie Big Sky) will still be posting, but only twice a week. Tuesdays she'll dispense her spot-on writing tips and Thursdays will feature a favorite quote.
Wendy Wahman’s New Book Trailer
Cheers to Wendy and Joe Wahman on their forthcoming book with Henry Holt, SNOWBOY 1, 2, 3: SNOWBOY 1,2,3 releases Oct. 16th, 2012. Launch party will be the same day at Secret Garden Books in Ballard.
Ready or not, here I come!
Greetings, SCBWI-ers. Let me introduce myself. Ahem. My name is Emily Russin, and I am happy to be taking the reins from Rebekah as your new Chinook Update-er. From local events to news, tips, and other tidbits, I solemnly vow to provide a variety of informative, inspiring, and sometimes wacky bookish fun. (Okay, not too... Continue Reading →
100 Free and Useful Apps for Writers
How many apps do you have on your phone? How many help you with your writing? You can check out this article on OnlineUniversities.com on 100 Free and Useful Apps for Writers! There are some great apps that include inspirational, publishing, organizing, writing and more! Check it out! Thanks to Brenda for sending this in!!!
Wrecked!
We love a book event for a good cause! Anna Davies is in Seattle doing readings for her YA novel Wrecked! First event: Secret Garden Books in Ballard, 7pm on Friday, June 8th. 10% of book sale proceeds from this event will go to Camp Goodtimes West, a camp for children with cancer and their siblings. ... Continue Reading →
Good News for Laurie Thompson
Good News and Happy Days for our own amazing Laurie Thompson!!! Laurie has sold her debut nonfiction picture book (about Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah) to Anne Schwartz at Schwartz & Wade!!! Here is the official announcement for you to peruse! Congratulations Laurie! You inspire us all and we are so excited to celebrate with you!!! For more information on... Continue Reading →
TU Books Contest
Here's a publication contest to check out. TU BOOKS, the fantasy, science fiction, and mystery imprint of LEE & LOW BOOKS, award-winning publisher of children’s books, is pleased to announce the first annual NEW VISIONS AWARD. The NEW VISIONS AWARD will be given for a middle grade or young adult fantasy, science fiction, or mystery... Continue Reading →
Here’s to You!!!
SCBWI WWA is an amazing region!!! Not just because we live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest or have an incredibly talented and hard working Advisory Committee (which we do...they are truly wonderful), but because we have the most amazing people that make up our region. I'm getting married this summer and moving to Idaho (which... Continue Reading →
Writing and Revision Resources
Here are some great resources to help with your writing and revision process! Thanks to Laurie for always sharing her amazing resources!! This blog post on A Totally Random Romp (by Jean Reidy) offers a quick exercise to use with your critique group or critique friends. A great tool for novel writers! Here's a post for... Continue Reading →