Thanks to everyone who answered November's Monthly Question! We asked all our SCBWI Western Washington members, and Chinook Update readers to answer this question: "I like to write at _______, because ______." Check out the answers your fellow writers posted, right after December's Monthly Question. December's Question: Favorite CharactersIf you could be any fictional character... Continue Reading →
Reminder: Northern Network Schmooze TONIGHT!
The WWA SCBWI Northern Network wants to invite you to our December Schmooze--TONIGHT! Northern Network SchmoozeWednesday, December 1, 7:00-9:00 pmBarnes & Noble (café), Bellingham, Washington“Writing Picture Books: An Author’s and Editor’s Perspective” More than twelve years of experience making products for children—books, toys, games, and puzzles—has given our special guest speaker, Liz Mills, a unique insight... Continue Reading →
Daily News…
Some good news for Lois V. Harris! Lois was interviewed on the Children's Authors & Illustrators on Facebook by Simon Rose. Check out the interview here. You can find more information about Lois on her website.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Peg Cheng passes on this great travel tip for those traveling to the SCBWI Conference in New York! I thought... Continue Reading →
Redmond/Woodinville carpool wanted
Photo by http://www.flickr.com/photos/seabird/ Vijaya Bodach would like to organize a carpool of Eastsiders from the Redmond/Woodinville area to the monthly Professional Series Meetings in Seattle. If you are interested in joining such a carpool, please email her directly at mivimax (at) msn (dot) com. Thanks!
Barbara Caridad Ferrer Book Signing
Fellow SCBWI member Barbara Caridad Ferrer is going to be having a signing at Third Place Books (in Lake Forest Park) December 7, at 7 p.m., celebrating the release of her third YA novel, WHEN THE STARS GO BLUE. From Third Place's description: An alluring novel of passion, ambition, temptation and a young woman’s discovery... Continue Reading →
Minus Thirteen.
So you want to write a novel? Chins up, writers! You're way ahead of this bear-like thing. Many thanks to Maureen Johnson for the link.
A Contest for NaNoWriMo Participants…
Fellow SCBWI member Jennifer Wolf's agent, Sara Megibow, who's with the Nelson Literary Agency, has offered to read the first thirty pages of one of this year's NaNoWriMo's participants. Through, Ashely March, a historical romance writer, NaNoWriMo participants can enter a first thirty pages contest. Here's the link (the post includes contest eligibility). You have... Continue Reading →
Remember: Kid Lit Pub Night THIS Monday!
Now that the snow has melted, it's time for the rescheduled Kid Lit Pub Night! This time we'll be on the Eastside, at Paddy Coyne's Irish Pub in Bellevue on Monday, November 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. The food and beer (and cider!) will be delicious, and there's even a Monday night steak and chips special... Continue Reading →
New Featured Illustrator
Hey Fellow SCBWI members!! Make sure you check out the new Featured Illustrator on our website. It's Arree Chung, the grand prize winner of this year's conference portfolio show. The page link is here. You can also find more of Arree's work on his website.