"MAKING ART is like a dog rolling on his back in the grass. It's about glory in the commonplace." --our own Richard Jesse Watson Have you thought about your purpose in life? There may be times when the only answer is getting through the day without __ (fill in the blank)__. You may spend a few... Continue Reading →
Inspiration and Motivation for Creatives
Registration is now open! How do we foster and sustain creativity? Sometimes it takes a step away from the everyday. This year’s Weekend on the Water retreat is all about finding inspiration—whether you’re a writer or an illustrator, a seasoned pro or a pre-published beginner. The whole event—from setting to programming to the nourishment and... Continue Reading →
The Perfect Article for Monday Morning
Before you pull out your WIP or get ready to create something new and amazing, grab your cup of coffee (or tea) and take a few moments to read this Publishers' Weekly article, "Giving Birth to Bitterblue." BITTERBLUE is Author Kristin Cashore's third novel (which was #2 on the New York Times Bestseller list two weeks... Continue Reading →
Light Up the Night Auction
To celebrate the release of Jean Reidy's new book, LIGHT UP THE NIGHT, and to honor the children who inspired her to write the book, she is holding an online auction to benefit literacy in Africa and a library at Musana Children's Home in Iganga, Uganda.You can find out more information about the auction here... Continue Reading →
Good News for Clare Hodgson Meeker
Good News for Clare Hodgson Meeker! Seattle Sounder's Roger Levesque and two local kids who inspired the story of SOCCER DREAMS joined Clare for an interview with New Day Northwest host Margaret Larson on June 20 on KING TV! If you missed the interview you can see it on here. For more information on Clare,... Continue Reading →
DAN SANTAT DESTROYS OUR CONFERENCE MORNING WITH LOVE! #SCBWIWWA
Dan's keynote: GETTING TO POINT BAfter many technical difficulties caused by Oliver the AV guy (just kidding, Oliver!!!!) Dan showed us a quick music video montage of his work. And then we all started crying. Because Dan is a giant ball of heart, talent, goodness and inspiration.Since most of us have a goal, a Point... Continue Reading →
Great Advice. No Fooling!
Whether you are looking for a shot of pre-SCBWI WWA Conference inspiration or you just need a few words of wisdom, take a few minutes to read these ten tips from Austin writer Austin Kleon. Excellent advice for anybody in a creative field.(via editor and upcoming conference faculty member, @marthamihalick!)
Need Inspiration? Empathy? A Good Laugh?
The writing life has long been documented on film, and Christina and Jason Katz have compiled a list of Movies About Writers, and The Writing Life. It currently features 228 films listed in chronological order (there is a link to contact them to add movies left out). For more information about Christina, check out her... Continue Reading →
SCBWI LA faculty interview: Gail Carson Levine
There's something so magical about Gail Carson Levine's stories. Her first, Ella Enchanted, reimagined Cinderella; in it, Ella is cursed to be obedient--an absolutely genius touch. That book won a Newbery Honor Book in 1998, and eventually became a movie starring Anne Hathaway. You could call Gail Carson Levine the queen of fairy and princess... Continue Reading →
Feeling down about yourself?
Then you need to watch a master in empowerment get ready for her day...