by SCBWI Western Washington
SCBWI WWA events: January Northern Network Meeting 2018. Doesn't that sound like a year full of possibilities? Is one of your New Year's resolutions to write/ illustrate more? Let's ring IN the New Year with a Write-IN/ Draw-IN! Bring a current project to work on. Nothing current happening? I'll have some writing/ drawing prompts to get those creative juices flowing! Wednesday, January 3, 7:00... Continue Reading →
Writing for Children: Critiquing Workshop Come North, ye writers for children! Lois V. Harris will be covering the elements, advantages and disadvantages of in-person and online critiques, etiquette, and guidelines plus manuscript feedback at Skagit Valley College, May 5, and May 12, 6:30 to 8 PM. Cost is $49. Register for 6105... Continue Reading →
Lois V. Harris will offer a workshop, “Writing for Children: Guidelines for Seven Major Categories of Children’s Books,” at Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon campus, February 18, 2016 and February 25, 2016, 6:30 to 8 PM. Learn about each category and how to write back matter. Tweak your manuscript and share your results. Cost: $49.... Continue Reading →
WHAT: Lois V. Harris' class,“Writing for Children: Preparing for a Successful Submission" WHEN: October 8 and October 15, 6:30PM to 8PM WHERE: Mount Vernon campus, cost: $49 HOW: Register for 6096 CENGL 056 by calling Skagit Valley College, 360-416-7638 Description: Do you have a rough draft of a fiction or nonfiction manuscript? Improve, polish,... Continue Reading →
Lois V. Harris will be offering a class at Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon campus, titled "Writing for Children: Nail Your Work of Fiction/Nonfiction on a Strong Structure." The course takes place on April 30, 2015 and May 7, 2015, 6:30 PM—8:00 PM. Learn about key organizational elements: the Introduction, Conflict, and Resolution. Discover the... Continue Reading →
Writing for Children: Polishing for a Successful Submission Do you have a rough draft of a children's article or story? Improve and revise your manuscript for submission by learning self-editing tips, the correct format, structural elements, and important first-page essentials. Learn how to research and choose the right magazine or book publisher for your particular... Continue Reading →
Lois V. Harris will read her picture book, Maxfield Parrish: Painter of Magical Make-Believe, in the area at two upcoming events: Saturday, September 7, at 1 p.m, at Finally Found Books, formerly in Black Diamond, and now in Auburn (next to Nielson Carpets). Saturday, September 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in... Continue Reading →
And now, on to all the good news that's fit to print! Martha Brockenbrough's Devine Intervention, J. Anderson Coats' The Wicked and the Just, and Kelly Milner Halls' Girl Meets Boy were included in Kirkus Reviews' Best Teen Books of 2012. Cheers to you all! Chadwick Gillenwater, aka "Professor Watermelon" announces the release of his... Continue Reading →
Welcome to this, the Monday edition, of what I call "Playing Catch-Up"! Now that the turkeys have been reduced to stock and the pie pans contain nothing but crumbs, 'tis the time for me to catch up on some of your news. Apologies to the stalwart crew who made it to the Kid Lit Drink... Continue Reading →
Lois V. Harris presents an interactive picture book writing workshop on structure on Sept. 23 at Northwest Bookfest, in Kirkland’s Peter Kirk Community Center, Room 3 at 4 PM. (Please note that kid lit programs at Northwest Bookfest are not associated with or organized by SCBWI of Western Washington.) On Sept. 29 at the 2012... Continue Reading →
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