by SCBWI Western Washington
Picture-books are Julie Paschkis' passion! Author and illustrator Julie Paschkis says, “Nature abhors a vacuum, and so do I. I like to paint whenever and wherever possible.” Julie has illustrated over 20 picture books for children (some of which she has written). The books are all different because the paintings are made to bring the text to life,... Continue Reading →
Conference reason Number Five! Number Five: The tables aren't square [WARNING: Bad Joke Ahead!] Because they're ROUND!! Get it? Our conference features our most popular add-on, the Roundtable Critique Session. Last year, folks who were too late to sign up for the Roundtables stood outside the conference rooms, hoping for an empty chair at the... Continue Reading →
Not-so-secret agent: Tricia Lawrence will critique your work during the Roundtable sessions. An associate agent with Erin Murphy Literary Agency (“Pacific Northwest branch”), Tricia Lawrence was born and raised in Oregon, and now lives in Seattle. After 19 years of working as a developmental and production-based editor (from kids books to college textbooks, but mostly... Continue Reading →
Kirby's coming to a Roundtable near you! Kirby Larson went from history-phobe to history fanatic while writing the 2007 Newbery Honor Book, Hattie Big Sky. Her passion for historical fiction is reflected in titles such as The Fences Between Us, The Friendship Doll, as well as the sequel to Hattie Big Sky,Hattie Ever After and her two latest titles, Duke and Dash. In 2006,... Continue Reading →
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!
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 →
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