Anna Olswanger, who visited us earlier this month from Liza Dawson Associates in New York, sent along this little tidbit today: Caitlin Blasdell, another agent at Liza Dawson Associates, is now very interested in seeing historical or realistic fiction, YA or middle grade, in addition to the science fiction and fantasy that Caitlin is known for acquiring. So, if... Continue Reading →
Discussion Board Opportunity
Author Wendy Wahman's friend and ex-coworker from the Seattle P-I, Maren Hunt, is looking for children's book authors and/or author/illustrators to sit on a discussion board for a conference January 29, 2011. She would like five people (Wendy will be on the board). The conference is aimed at library school master's students, but many professional... Continue Reading →
Reminder: Inside Story is Wednesday!
The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators is delighted to invite you to our fall 2010 Inside Story, a party we hold twice a year to celebrate new books by local authors and illustrators and to share the secret "stories behind their stories" with fellow children's book lovers. The event is at 6:30 p.m.... Continue Reading →
Next Northern Network Schmooze
SCBWI Western Washington's Northern Network invites one and all to our November Schmooze. Wednesday, November 3, 7:00-9:00 pmBarnes & Noble, Bellingham, Washington“A Voice of Wisdom: Q & A with Author Judy Enderle”Please join us for an encouraging evening as we discuss your craft and publishing-related questions. Remember, there are no dumb questions!Judith Ross Enderle is... Continue Reading →
Mark your calendars for the next KLPN!
We're on a roll, and the next and greatest-yet Kid Lit Pub Night will be on the Eastside, at Paddy Coyne's Irish Pub in Bellevue on Monday, November 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. The food and beer (and cider!) will be delicious; there's even a Monday night steak and chips special for $4.99; and... Continue Reading →
Jack Frost Writing Contest
As we enter the season of NaNoWriMo, PiBoIdMo, and the wintry holidays, we at The Chinook wanted to offer a small, light-hearted writing contest to spark your creative magic.In 250 words or less, compose a story for young readers around the following prompt:What does Jack Frost want more than anything else this holiday season?Submissions should be... Continue Reading →
Attention Eastside Writers!
Gilman Village, located off Gilman Boulevard in Issaquah is fast becoming a writing mecca. First, the Pacific Northwest Writer's Association has opened Writer's Cottage, a warm, welcoming place to sit and write, host book signings, participate in book swaps. You must be a member of PNWA, but the $65 annual fee includes lots of perks... Continue Reading →
Liz Mills at Secret Garden Books
Liz Mills will be at Secret Garden Books for Ultimate Tuesday, Oct 26, at 7 p.m. with singing, book signing, music, treats, and THE SPOOKY WHEELS ON THE BUS! Find out more about Liz on her website.
Online Children’s Writing Business Class
NAVIGATING THE CHILDREN'S WRITING BIZFridays, October 29 – November 19Online ClassDo you write for children (or want to) but freeze at the thought of learning how it all works? This online class from an industry veteran demystifies the business side of children's publishing. It provides writers with concrete steps for exploring the field and creating... Continue Reading →
Good News for Holly Cupala
Holly Cupala's trailer for TELL ME A SECRET is a finalist in the School Library Journal’s first ever Trailie Awards in the Publisher/Author created for secondary readers (7-12) category, and the voting closes on 10/22.Click here for viewing and voting. Check out more information on Holly, and her book on her website.