Hear from our own Kim in a new forum, get some good advice, and hear why it's important not to quit!
Book Publicizing Websites
Thanks to Stephanie Barden for sending this information! Stephanie was looking for ways and places to publicize her up-coming book, and she came across two terrific websites. The first is the Story Snoops website. It was started by a group of moms. They share children's book reviews from a parent's perspective. They have a fun... Continue Reading →
The Spring Inside Story – You’re Invited!
The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators invites you to attend our Spring 2011 Inside Story, a party we hold twice a year to celebrate new books by local authors and illustrators, who share the secret "stories behind their stories" with fellow children's book lovers. The party will feature new releases by: @font-face {... Continue Reading →
Worth Repeating: Critique Guidelines & Tips
Are you part of a critique group? If not, you can be! SCBWI has a wonderful Critique Coordinator, Kerri Kokias, who can help you join or start a group (Kerri and I were in a critique group that I started in West Seattle). I can't emphasize what being part of a critique group has done... Continue Reading →
Organizing the Bookcase
How organized is your bookcase? If you're like me, you probably reorganize it every so often, but it's an ongoing process. Check out this fun video sent by Liz Mills.
2011 Conference Series- Faculty Q & A with Sarah Davies
It's just under a month before our 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference! To get you even more excited and familiar with the faculty, we're going to start sharing the Faculty Interview Questions & Answers! Part of the fun of being the Chinook Update Editor was coming up with these questions (and getting... Continue Reading →
Check out Cheryl Klein’s new book
If you haven't heard, Arthur A. Levine editor Cheryl Klein has recently published a book distilling her editorial wisdom, and we had a nice message from her about it that we wanted to share with you (along with the news about her book), particularly those of you who enjoyed hearing from her at our 2009... Continue Reading →
2011 Conference Series-Agent Faculty: Tina Wexler
It's a rainy Sunday, and I'm working on revising my manuscript. I'm also counting the days until our 20th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Children Conference! Registration is full, but you can still get your name on the waiting list! It's also a perfect time to introduce another of of our talented Agent Faculty; Tina... Continue Reading →
Conference rideshare arrangements
Coming to the conference and interested in carpooling from, well, anywhere? Leave comments and your contact info here (or on our Facebook group site) to hook up with like-minded folks.Specifically, if you're headed in from Port Townsend, contact Katherine at 360-385-5982 or katherine (at) olympus (dot) net.
Adois, Nirvana Book Trailer
Here's a great video trailer for Conrad Wesselhoeft's YA novel, ADIOS, NIRVANA. The video highlights West Seattle, and really sets the tone for the book (that's also set in West Seattle). Here's a review from Booklist:In the wake of his twin brother’s death, Jonathan, a former star student, is facing the possibility of repeating his... Continue Reading →