The League of Exceptional Writers is looking for a few outstanding writers and illustrators for next year's season. The League is a free mentoring program sponsored by the Oregon SCBWI and Powell's. Our goal is to help avid young writers and illustrators find their fellow book people and learn about the business and... Continue Reading →
WLMA presentations — applications now being taken!
PAL members, here’s an exciting chance to introduce hundreds of state teacher/librarians to your latest book and your school visit programs! SCBWI Western Washington is hosting a session at the Washington Library Media Association (WLMA) annual conference on October 15, and you can apply to participate. Read more about this opportunity, including FAQs, here. The... Continue Reading →
YA Novelist E. Lockhart coming to Hugo House–and a giveaway!
YOUNG-ADULT NOVELIST E. LOCKHART KICKS OFF NEW SEASON OF WORD WORKS SERIES Series features notable writers talking about a topic of personal mastery meant to draw back the curtain on the process of writing SEATTLE—Young-adult novelist E. Lockhart begins a new year of craft talks for Hugo House's Word Works: Writers on Writing series on September... Continue Reading →
Kid Lit Drink Night – Drinks Optional
This month we are meeting at Redhook Ale Brewery. Don't let the "brewery" part fool you because this is a family affair! http://redhook.com/ Happy Writing, Illustrating, and Merrimenting!
Kid Lit Webinar!
The Ins and Outs of Building Your Niche with KidLit 411 The Joint Texas SCBWI chapters are proud to present another webinar that all chapters can benefit from on August 30, 7:00-8:30 pm CST Elaine Kiely Kearns and Sylvia Liu run the popular, award-winning kid lit resource website, Kidlit411.com. In two years, they have built a loyal... Continue Reading →
“SAVE THE DATE!”
Hello and happy summer to you all! Here are some important dates to look out for: Early-AugustRegistration begins for the Weekend on the Water Writer Retreat, taking place October 21-23 at Dumas Bay Centre. A water view, great books and fabulous faculty. Could it get any better? Retreat Co-Directors Lois Brandt and Allyson Valentine Schrier... Continue Reading →
SCBWI MEMBERSHIP! Time to Renew?
Make sure your membership is up to date! We want to make sure our communications go to EVERY member in Western Washington. If you did NOT receive an email from us yesterday, it’s a good time to check on your SCBWI International membership status. If you’re already a member, your membership remains active for one... Continue Reading →
Get Up Close with Librarians
PAL members, here’s an exciting chance to introduce hundreds of state teacher/librarians to your latest book and your school visit program! SCBWI Western Washington is hosting a session at the Washington Library Media Association annual conference on October 15, and you can apply to participate. At the event, which will be similar to our semi-annual... Continue Reading →
Author Event Sign-ups at Page 2 Books
Bill Virgin and his wife, Jenny Cole, co-owners of Page 2 Books in Burien are planning a series of events this summer and fall to have multiple authors read, talk about their books, meet fans and sign their books. The events will be held at the Burien branch of the King County Library System, a half block... Continue Reading →
The Great Summer Critique-Nic!!
Don’t let your writing or illustration project languish just because its summer! Take the first five pages of your manuscript, illustrated manuscript or your artwork and pack it up with your lunch and get to the ... wait for it ... Great Summer Critique-nic! When: Saturday, August 20, 2016 Time: 12 - 4pm Where: The... Continue Reading →