by SCBWI Western Washington
Elizabeth Blake sends along these two shots from her lovely, zen studio:Here are a couple of pictures of my workspace, which is called "Tin Can Studio" as the space is in a metal building. I have two main tables, a small drafting table and a larger stainless one, so I can spread pages out while... Continue Reading →
Nonfiction writers, forgive my lateness to this party. I didn't know about these swell nonfiction Monday roundups, called "a celebration of nonfiction children's books."Yesterday's was at School Library Journal; to find out when they're happening going forward, click the Nonfiction Monday link.
Michael Stearns at Upstart Crow has shared Little, Brown's list of what makes an excellent children's book: If you work in publishing in any capacity whatsoever, then you likely have a deep affection for Little, Brown. And not just because they are riding so high these days. Sure, they the publishers of a kind-of-sort-of-somewhat-successful series... Continue Reading →
Here's where fabulous illustrator Dana Arnim works:In my office/studio, I have an art space and a computer space. My art space is under the one basement window, but I'm surrounded by books, photos, my tools, a heater, the cat bed, and my music player, so it's a great place to work. My computer area is... Continue Reading →
Justina Chen, Lorie Ann Grover and Dia Calhoun are in the newspaper (along with a mention of Holly Cupala).From the Times:Washington state authors didn't win any prizes for their books last Wednesday at the über-prestigious National Book Awards ceremony. But reps from a Seattle-based nonprofit attended the glam New York City event to pick up... Continue Reading →
John has kindly annotated this image of his super-cool work space:I do most of my drawing on the left side.... and most of the rest on the right side.Learn more about John Nez at his site!
Here's a Facebook support group for Bridget Zinn, who got cancer and a book deal in the same month. The book just sold and she's doing well with cancer treatments, many of which are not covered by insurance. There's going to be another auction. To learn more, go to the Facebook page.And, Adam Rex is... Continue Reading →
Editorial Anonymous had good advice on the topic:I'm wondering if it's important to have a super great title for my manuscript when I submit it to the slush pile. Should I spend a great deal of time and energy to get it just right, or do the majority of titles get changed along theway anyway?Great... Continue Reading →
Speakers for the 2010 conference are:Marla Frazee - Caldecott honor illustrator for A COUPLE OF BOYS HAVE THE BEST WEEK EVER, and her editor Allyn Johnston (Marla and Allyn's sons are the boys featured in A COUPLE OF BOYS ...);John Green - YA author and Printz winner for LOOKING FOR ALASKA;Gerald McDermott - author/illustrator/reteller and... Continue Reading →
Play book rejection bingo to find out!This comes from the blog Brutal Women, which is as blunt and opinionated as its title sounds. Thanks to Joni Sensel for the link.
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