The application deadline is fast approaching for SCBWI Western Washington’s fifth annual fall retreat, and we don't want you to miss out! Remember, you can always cancel later if you decide it doesn't work for you, but you must have all application materials in by September 2nd to even be considered. We’ll be returning to... Continue Reading →
Lois V. Harris Book Event On the Far Eastside
I live in Zillah, WA and am a SCBWI WWA member. Usually there's not too much going on as far as events over in my part of the state so I was pretty excited to receive this event from Lois V. Harris. Lois will read her CHARLIE RUSSELL: TALE-TELLING COWBOY ARTIST book at an Autograph... Continue Reading →
Stasia Ward Kehoe Teen Writing Workshop this Wednesday!!
Live on the eastside?Fellow SCBWI author Stasia Ward Kehoe is giving a TEEN WRITING WORKSHOPWednesday, August 24 · 6 – 7:30 p.m.Woodinville Library17105 Avondale Road NE, WoodinvilleFor more information, call 425.788.0733 Stasia, whose YA novel, AUDITION, will be published by Viking/Penguin this fall, will help you take your writing to a new level. Through theater... Continue Reading →
Good News and Growing Trans-Media Trend
Congratulations to previous faculty member and nearby SCBWI OR member Amber J. Keyser! Amber has joined the creative team at Relium Media as their YA novelist!! She's also part of a growing trans-media trend which tells a story over multiple media platforms. She's writing ANGEL PUNK as part of this project. ANGEL PUNK is the... Continue Reading →
Be an 826 Student for a Day!
In honor of Youth Literacy Day on Friday (8/26), 826 Seattle is presenting a few writing projects similar to what they might offer students at the center. Write an 8-2-6 haiku, an 82.6 word short story, or an 826 character news article. They'll publish their favorite entries daily, and favorites will receive tote bags full... Continue Reading →
Reminder: Summer Picnic THIS SATURDAY!
This will be a potluck picnic so please B.Y.O. food and drink.We'll have a grill for any grill-ables, and a big yard with some kid activities, and a few surprises. RSVP to [email protected] for address and directions.
Applications now being accepted for SCBWI WWA’s Fall 2011 “Weekend on the Water” Retreat
Don’t miss SCBWI Western Washington’s fifth annual fall retreat. Every year has been better and better, and this year is going to blow all the others right out of the Puget Sound waters. So, pull out that work in progress and get ready to work with two shining stars in our industry! We’ll be returning... Continue Reading →
Third Annual Random Acts of Publicity
Author & Writing Teacher Darcy Pattison is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Random Acts of Publicity Week: It’s all about your friend’s book!The Random Acts of Publicity Week is the four days after Labor Day and is dedicated to writers paying-it-forward by helping promote a friend’s book.Each day, we will recommend a simple act... Continue Reading →
Good News for Paul Schmid!
Congratulations and a big yahoo for Paul Schmid! Both of Paul's books that were published this year, A PET FOR PETUNIA and HUGS FROM PEARL, were accepted into the Society of Illustrators annual children's book exhibit, The Original Art show. The exhibit will be at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators... Continue Reading →
E-book Webinar
SCBWI WWA recently had a Pubbed Pro Think Tank that focused on E-books. Sara Easterly, who hosted the event, sent information about an upcoming webinar that is the perfect follow up to our event. The Library Journal/School Library Journal will present the second annual Virtual Summit on Ebooks: The New Normal. It's a one-day virtual... Continue Reading →