The 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference is right around the corner (a good reason for a mid-week dance of joy!). We've still got so much to share about our faculty, events, and more (more celebratory dancing!). Here's an Faculty Q & A with Distinguished Faculty member Brent Hartinger. You can check out... Continue Reading →
Good News for Jenn Chushcoff
A big woohoo for Jenn Chushcoff! Her book, SNOWFLAKES: A POP-UP (Jumping Jack Press, 2010), is going into a second printing in May. You can learn more about Jenn, and her work, at her website.
2011 Conference Series-Editorial & Art Director Faculty: Anne Moore
We have only one final amazing 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference Faculty member to showcase! Anne Moore is on our Editorial and Art Director Faculty, and is co-leading the Master Class for Illustrators along with Dan Santat. Anne works for Candlewick Press as the Art Resource Coordinator. Anne has worked in children's... Continue Reading →
Libraries, Publishers Primed for E-book Showdown
The Seattle Times had this interesting story about publishers decision to limit the number of times library patrons can check out e-books. It's a good story to check out! By the way, The Seattle Public Library is hosting free, drop-in sessions at several branches in April and May to help patrons learn about e-books. Details:... Continue Reading →
Published Pro Think Tank
Join SCBWI Western Washington for our inaugural quarterly Published Pro Think Tank on Friday, April 15, 2011 from 3-5 p.m. In a casual environment that includes afternoon refreshments and the fine company of pals and peers, SCBWI P.A.L. (Published and Listed) members are invited to bring their recent publishing triumphs, quandaries, and ideologies for a... Continue Reading →
Pre-Conference Kid Lit Drink Night
From http://www.flickr.com/photos/apol3/ Whether you are joining us for the conference itself or not, we'd like to invite you to help us kick things off at the pre-conference KID LIT DRINK NIGHT! Anyone with an interest in children's literature is welcome to come and schmooze with children's book writers and illustrators (including some of the conference faculty!) in... Continue Reading →
Holly Black & Cassandra Clare Book Signing
You can see 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference Keynote Speaker Holly Black a day before the conference!! Both Holly Black (RED GLOVE) and Author Cassandra Clare (CITY OF FALLEN ANGELS) will be signing books at Third Place Books on Thursday April 14, from 7-8 p.m.Visit Third Place Books' webpage for details and... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series-Distinguished Faculty: Rollin Thomas
Happy April!!! In two weeks from now we'll all be enjoying the 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference! I'm so excited for the incredible faculty, the creativity in our conference planning (dance party anyone?), and time to be with fellow SCBWI WWA members. Speaking of faculty, and fellow members, we have one more... Continue Reading →
Short Story Class
Writing Short Stories from First Sentence to Publication8 Wednesdays, April 13 – June 16:30 - 9:00 p.m. This is an intensive eight-session writing class. Each student is expected to write approximately 2,000 – 7,000 words a week and produce a portfolio of 2 – 5 short stories. During the first four weeks students plot short... Continue Reading →
Great Advice. No Fooling!
Whether you are looking for a shot of pre-SCBWI WWA Conference inspiration or you just need a few words of wisdom, take a few minutes to read these ten tips from Austin writer Austin Kleon. Excellent advice for anybody in a creative field.(via editor and upcoming conference faculty member, @marthamihalick!)