Join SCBWI-WWA's nonfiction craft talk webinar with Steve Sheinkin September 24 at 10AM PST. Visit the SCBWI-WWA websiste to register
Register NOW for Our FREE Nonfiction Series Craft Talk with Steve Sheinkin
Don’t miss our nonfiction series Craft Talk with Clare Hodgson Meeker
Join SCBWI Western Washington at Island Books on Mercer Island, Sunday, September 29, at 3:00 p.m. for a Nonfiction Series Craft Talk with Clare Hodgson Meeker.
Upcoming classes and a conference
Second Saturday Writing Workshop at Woodinville Library Catch Laurie Thompson this Saturday, January 13th, at the Woodinville Library for a free workshop on Writing to Make a Difference. Illustrating Picture Books with Dana Sullivan A new crash course at Green River College for the kid writer/illustrator in a hurry! Overview includes manuscript formatting, storyboards, making... Continue Reading →
Nonfiction Writer Meetings!
Nonfiction writers, grab your calendars! Lisa Owens, our nonfiction coordinator, has organized a slew of free, informal coffee meetings over the next few months around town. The first one is next week! All welcome. Nonfiction Writers' Coffee Klatch Tuesday, January 17, 2018, at 7:00 PM Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 NE 8th Street, Bellevue Bring a recent... Continue Reading →
Weekend on the Water Sneak Peek with Lisa L. Owens!
I can't wait to get to IslandWood and start soaking up the atmosphere, hobnobbing with you all, and marinating in all things KIDLIT & CREATIVITY until it's time to board that ferry back to reality. I'm also excited to be leading a couple of exploratory sessions for anyone interested in learning more about Julia Cameron's The... Continue Reading →
Announcing our Flagship 2017 SCBWI Western Washington Mentorship Program!
SCBWI WWA Mentorship Program Do you have a completed manuscript that needs help with revision? If yes, then do not miss out on our new mentorship program. For a six-month period, writers will work one-on-one with a published author to analyze every aspect of their manuscript. Eligibility: This program is open to SCBWI WWA members. Tuition... Continue Reading →
REMINDER: Professional Series Meeting Thurs
See you tonight, Thursday, November 8 at 7pm at Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall 150 (This friendly reminder about November's Professional Series Meeting was brought to you by that master of illustrative shenanigans, Dana Sullivan.) PSM newcomer Tip #1: REACH ACROSS THE AISLE and introduce yourself to someone you don't know!
Online Children’s Writing Business Class
NAVIGATING THE CHILDREN'S WRITING BIZFridays, October 29 – November 19Online ClassDo you write for children (or want to) but freeze at the thought of learning how it all works? This online class from an industry veteran demystifies the business side of children's publishing. It provides writers with concrete steps for exploring the field and creating... Continue Reading →
Good News for Lisa Owens!
Lisa's has a new nonfiction picture book series called LET'S BE SOCIAL! Written specifically for the school and library market, these six books introduce young readers to the various social groups they encounter and must learn to navigate in their community: family, friends, school, teams, worship groups, and neighborhoods. To learn more about Lisa's series,... Continue Reading →