by SCBWI Western Washington
Let's kick-off the New Year together with the first Kid Lit Drink Night of the season. Chainline Brewery is dog friendly, too, so if Fido and Fifi got a little cabin fever goin' on, bring 'em with you! The more the merrier, right? And, if you like beer, you're gonna love Chainline. Check-out their website... Continue Reading →
We've received word that Storey Publishing, based in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, is looking to grow their children's non-fiction book program with new titles that teach and inspire kids to explore, learn, cook, grow, and get creative. They publish books about nature, farming, animals, sustainability, self sufficiency, outdoor science, DIY, crafts, puzzles, games, and activities.... Continue Reading →
The Northern Ohio region is hosting their first webinar on January 17, 2017 at 7:30pm ET with Dutton executive editor Andrew Karre. Details are available at: https://ohionorth.scbwi.org/events/webinar-elements-of-chapter-one-balancing-information-with-intrigue/ I want to give a shout-out to Samantha Clark and the Texas regions for their assistance in getting this event set up! This collaboration is a direct result... Continue Reading →
What a Concept! Writing and Illustrating Concept Books for Children Alphabet books, counting books, books that teach children about colors or other concepts are important educational tools. We'll look at what concept books are, examine some strong examples, and maybe you will even get some ideas for writing or illustrating a concept book for yourself!... Continue Reading →
The Austin, TX 2017 Scholarship for Creators of Diverse Characters is open to submissions. The deadline is Jan. 13. This year the prize is for the full Austin conference plus an honor prize of a 50% discount off one day of the conference. We're giving out prizes for novels, picture books and illustration. And the scholarship is... Continue Reading →
Come and celebrate the awesome SCBWI 2016 year together with your fellow SCBWI-ers. Here's the link to the Nickerson Street Saloon. And as always, you don't need to "drink" to come and have a good time. http://www.nickersonstreetsaloon.net/menus_html.html Happy Holidays, Kathleen
Our December meeting was a great success. Katherine Pryor imparted her knowledge for applying for grants. Yes! Authors and Illustrators can actually get paid to write and draw. How fantastic is that? In a nutshell, here are her tried and true steps to applying for a grant: Steps to Applying: Identify funders Create an application... Continue Reading →
December's meeting is one you definitely do not want to miss. This Wednesday, December 14th from 7-9pm at SPU Demaray Hall. Our mini presentation is by Katherine Pryor who will speak about grant writing: Show Me the Money: Grant Writing for Creative Professionals. The main presentation by J. Anderson Coats, Resurrecting Your Frankendraft, is sure to excite... Continue Reading →
Cookie Contest Our annual Holiday Cookie Contest brings out the warrior in even our meekest authors and illustrators. This year we have two categories: Delicious and Beautiful. The Rules: * Make at least one dozen cookies – three cookies on a plate to be judged. The rest are for general scarfing. * Label the plate with your name... Continue Reading →
Come meet, mingle, and make crafts with our local children’s book authors and illustrators! This event is free and open to all families. Books will be available for sale and signing for a perfect winter gift. Where: Central Library Room Location Level 1 - Faye G. Allen Children's Center When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 Time: 11 a.m.... Continue Reading →
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