Here's a great post by Editor Stacy Whitman on what an editor's job looks like (they don't just read all day!). It's very informative, and helps you see things from the editor's perspective! Thanks to Liz Mills for sending it!!
Anne Belov Workshop: Finding the Light In Interiors
Working from photographic source materials, we will explore creating a believable sense of illumination in your painting in this 2-day workshop. Issues explored are perspective, establishing a value structure, proportion, and establishing a light source, among others. While this class is geared towards painters, illustrators can learn much about creating a believable setting.Students should be... Continue Reading →
Ann Teplick Reading at Jack Straw Writing Program Reading Series
The Jack Straw Writers Program Reading Series is upon us! May 6, 12 and 20 @ 7 p.m. at Jack Straw Productions in Seattle's Roosevelt District. For more information on the series, visit their website.Ann Teplick will be reading her poetry on Friday, May 6.
Creative Writing Smorgasbord Class with Sierra Nelson at Hugo House
Whether you’re new to creative writing, wanting to kick off some rust or an old hand looking for some new tricks, this class will offer a variety of innovative approaches to writing poetry that will make the process fun, leave you feeling creatively invigorated and fi ll your notebook with promising starts and new ideas.... Continue Reading →
Reminder: Northern Network Schmooze this week!
If you live in the Bellingham area, the WWA SCBWI Northern Network wants to invite you to our May Schmooze. It will be the last opportunity before we break for the summer, so please come! Northern Network SchmoozeWednesday, May 4, 7:00-9:00 pmBarnes & Noble, Bellingham, Washington“Twitter and Facebook and Blogging—Oh My!” We’ll kick off our... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Bonny Becker!!! Our Own 2011 Crystal Kite Member Choice Award Winner!
The SCBWI announced the winners of the inaugural 2011 Crystal Kite Member Choice Award Winners, and our own Bonny Becker is among the winners for her book A BEDTIME FOR BEAR!The Crystal Kite Awards are given by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators to recognize great books from the 70 SCBWI regions around... Continue Reading →
SAL Writers in the Schools (WITS) Year-End Student Readings
Seattle Area students will present their original creative writing at the Writers in the Schools (WITS) annual student readings and celebrations on Wednesday, June 1, and Thursday, June 2 at the downtown Seattle Public Library. These celebrations are sponsored by Starbucks Corporation. The readings will feature 50 students from the 27 sites in the 2010-11... Continue Reading →
Parkplace Books 25th Anniversary Celebration Party
Please join Parkplace Books, on Friday, May 20, 6-9 p.m. for an evening of merriment as they celebrate 25 years of bookselling, author events, bookclubs, school bookfairs, community gatherings...and just the sheer love of reading.Mingle with fellow authors, friends and customers of the bookstore, and indulge in delicious goodies, refreshing spirits, and a scrumptious Anniversary... Continue Reading →
Jennifer Phillips May Online Virtual Book Party
Shoreline children's author Jennifer Phillips invites SCBWI members to stop by online during May for her virtual book party celebrating little-known figures in history featured in her juvenile biographies.Phillips has published in children's magazines and also has released three young reader biographies to date: ELIJAH LOVEJOY'S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, about the abolitionist editor who died... Continue Reading →
Mother’s Day Giveaway!!
Fellow SCBWI WWA member Dorine White is giving away a fabulous Mother's Day Giveaway -a signed copy of Deb Lund's DINOSAILORS on her blog!!! Contest ends May 6!