Here's an excerpt from the TIME magazine book critic's view on adult novels:There was a time when difficult literature was exciting. T.S. Eliot once famously read to a whole football stadium full of fans. And it's still exciting—when Eliot does it. But in contemporary writers it has just become a drag. Which is probably why... Continue Reading →
December meeting book swap and book drive!
Martha reminded you about the meeting (and cookie contest!) this coming Tuesday, but she forgot to mention the holiday book swap/book drive! (I know. It's so unlike her, isn't it?) Anyway, here are the rules:Bring in your new or gently used books (up to 20).Take one ticket for each book you bring.Place your books on... Continue Reading →
Present at our professional series meetings
SCBWI Western Washington is seeking workshop presenters for our 2009-2010 year. Our chapter holds monthly Professional Series Meetings from October through April, and hosts an annual conference each spring. We welcome fresh and compelling workshop ideas for any of these events! Download the Workshop Presenter Application.
Revision tip from Laurie Halse Anderson
I don't know about you, but I'd sort of do anything Laurie Halse Anderson says to be able to write like she does:Many people struggle to find a way to look at the larger picture of their novel. They can line edit a page or take a chapter to their writer's group, but managing the... Continue Reading →
What agent Jill Corcoran is looking for
Jill is a writer herself, a seasoned marketer, and now an associate agent at the Herman Agency. She's also very smart and a lot of fun. Here's what she's looking for in manuscripts these days:1. Young Adult realistic romance with authentic dialog that makes me yearn to be the main character.2. Paranormal MG or YA... Continue Reading →
Novel revision class with Lois Brandt
Wondering what to do with that NaNoWriMo novel? Lois Brandt is teaching a novel revision class through Bellevue College’s Publishing Institute. The class meets on Thursday nights for 8 sessions starting January 7th. This is an intensive hands-on class. You will be expected to work on your novel and complete assignments between class sessions. In-class... Continue Reading →
Potential opportunity for illustrators
An SCBWI member from San Francisco recently sent us this:Pearl Cards is a collaborative storytelling game in which players tell a story together, using fine art and photographic images as creative cues. The game consists of decks of cards displaying these images. Right now, all the images are from the public domain, but in the... Continue Reading →
Write an article for the printed Chinook!
Liz Claus, er Mills, is looking for articles for the next edition of the Chinook. Her plea: You’d better watch out.You’d better not cry.You’d better not pout.I'm telling you why.The Editor of the Chinook is in town.She's making a list,And checking it twice;She’s looking for articleswith useful advice.The Editor of the Chinook is in town.She... Continue Reading →
Don’t forget: our monthly meeting is Tuesday
First, a reminder that there is a cookie contest with PRIZES and GLORY and possibly even episodes of SUGAR FITS. So get your Betty Crocker on and bake something.Here's what else have coming up on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.:Program 1: THE ABCS OF CRAFTING A CAREER IN YA, with Lisa Schroeder, Liz Gallagher, and... Continue Reading →
Deb Lund reading at U Village Barnes and Noble
It's on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m.She writes: "I just peeked at their site and it says I'll be reading from my books and sharing my favorite holiday stories. What fun! I can't wait to hear which stories are my favorites. Maybe I'll even throw in a couple songs." (Please do, Deb!)Send all your... Continue Reading →