by SCBWI Western Washington
Number Six: *F.F.F. What's with the mysterious triple-F? It stands for *Freaking Fantastic Faculty. Because they are. From agents to art directors, editors to authors and illustrators, our assemblage is the most bang for your buck in a three-day extravaganza ANYWHERE. You are in not just capable hands, but The. Very. Best. Let their wisdom... Continue Reading →
Number Seven: Make some new PALs! Register for the conference, and you get the opportunity to rub elbows with Published and Listed authors/illustrators in your own area. The PAL Showcase features recently published books by writers and artists in our chapter, and all are welcome to peruse their accomplishments through an ongoing slide show and... Continue Reading →
Number Eight: Fly a Crystal Kite! Our very own Crystal Kite winner and keynote speaker Nina Laden will soar along with you, taking you through her journey and experiences as a best-selling and beloved picture-book author and illustrator. Whee!
It's that time of year again––time to submit your book for consideration for SCBWI's 2014 Crystal Kite Member Choice Awards. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FAST APPROACHING: MARCH 20, 2015 For all the guidelines and to recheck whether your book is eligible, please click here.
Goddess of SCBWI: Jolie knows all when it comes to conferences! Author and blogger Jolie Stekly is a woman of many talents. She teaches at the University of Washington’s Continuing Education Writing for Children program; is a fitness instructor; was a former SCBWI Co-Regional Advisor who, in 2009, earned the honor of being named SCBWI... Continue Reading →
Genevieve Nine is looking for authors! Genevieve Nine has always been drawn to the fantastic, the curious, and the unexpected. As a recently promoted agent at Andrea Hurst Literary Management, she’s looking to represent authors who weave layered tales with well-developed worlds and characters that threaten to burst from the page of middle-grade and young... Continue Reading →
Number Nine: Push past your fears. You don't have to go it alone. Keynote speaker and award-winning author Sharon Flake will talk you through the throes of draft anxiety in her talk titled "How to Get Published in Spite of Yourself." More than that, you can even GO UP TO HER and ASK HER A... Continue Reading →
How many reasons are there to register for our annual conference? We can think of HUNDREDS, but we came up with our Top Ten. Number Ten: Prizes! Win a prize for the best jokes. Win a prize for just showing up. BONUS: Consider yourself a prize-winner for simply registering before the EARLY BIRD DEADLINE THIS... Continue Reading →
Clelia Gore As an agent and Literary and Media Manager at Martin Literary Management, Clelia Gore is based on Mercer Island and specializes in books for children and young adults. Clelia is a former attorney from New York City, but much prefers her life in Seattle representing talented authors and illustrators and helping to... Continue Reading →
Mandy Hubbard, double-threat: Published author AND literary agent! Literary agent Mandy Hubbard joined D4EO Literary in February 2010, specializing in YA and MG fiction. Her clients include Cindy Callaghan (Lost in London, 2013, Aladdin Mix), Joy Hensley (Rites of Passage, Harper, 2014), and Jessica Martinez (Kiss Kill Vanish, Harper, 2014). Mandy signed local author... Continue Reading →
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