SCBWI March Meeting – You’re Invited! When: Wednesday, March 16 at 7pm (get there early for snacks and chat) Where: Seattle Pacific University, Demaray Hall Cost: Free for Passport Holders. $10 for SCBWI members. $15 for non-members Program Mini Session: “Mo-om! He’s BREATHING on me!” Roseanne Parry discusses the sibling voice in middle grade fiction.... Continue Reading →
Carole Estby Dagg’s new book
Celebrating the launch of SWEET HOME ALASKA on February 2, Carole Estby Dagg will present two local programs illustrated by original Associated Press photographs and part of her collection of 1930’s memorabilia. And since it is a book birthday, there will be cake! Local appearances and launches include the following: Saturday, February 6, at 2:00... Continue Reading →
Becoming a better neighbor through fiction
Middle-grade author Sonja Anderson (SOPHIE'S QUEST) will be speaking on Friday, February 5 from 5-7pm at the Westwood Village Barnes and Noble. The group Words, Writers, and West Seattle, is sponsoring this monthly event, and part of the proceeds will support the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. She’ll be speaking on “Becoming a Better Neighbor through... Continue Reading →
Sara’s summer continues
Sara Nickerson's on a roll! Her second middle-grade novel is out, and she's been reviewed (favorably!) in the New York Times. Now, after her return from the Los Angeles conference, she's making another appearance locally: WHEN: Thursday, August 13 at 7pm WHERE: Phinney Books, 7405 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle WHY: THE SECRETS OF BLUEBERRIES, BROTHERS,... Continue Reading →
Good news for Sharon!
Sharon Mentyka just sent in this fabulous announcement: My middle grade chapter book, BREATHE TO BOTH SIDES, was the 1st Place Winner in the Middle Grade category at this year’s Pacific Northwest Writers Association Literary Contest. The book tells the story of two 12-year old girls—one white, the other black—whose lives intersect across the space of 35... Continue Reading →
Sara on a Sunday!
You're never too far away from SCBWI-WWA! While on vacation back East, imagine the thrill I just experienced as I opened the New York Times Book Review this morning over breakfast, where the name SARA NICKERSON fairly leapt off the page in the Children's Book section (apologies for the blur––I blame my hands, which were... Continue Reading →
Good things come….
...to those who wait! Or, in the case of debut author Sonja Anderson, they come after 15 whole years of patience and dedicated work. Which is reason to celebrate the release of Sonja's debut middle-grade novel, Sophie's Quest (Sunpenny Publishing Group, UK). The book will launch on Saturday, June 13 at the Burien Library from... Continue Reading →
Rachel Orr class on MediaBistro
If you liked Rachel Orr's presentation at the conference last week, she's teaching a middle grade writing class through MediaBistro. Signup deadline is tomorrow (Tuesday). Here's the link: http://www.mediabistro.com/courses/middle-grade-novel-writing/online/9038/ Don't delay---To repeat, TUESDAY, APRIL 28 is your deadline!!
Making the (Middle) Grade: Essential Elements of the MG Novel with Brianne Johnson
Writers House agent Brianne Johnson shared a talk with us last Friday afternoon about writing middle-grade novels. She discussed plot, character, voice, beginnings, and theme in middle grade, using examples from some of her clients' books, The League of Beastly Dreadfuls and The Only Thing Worse than Witches, as well as from Harry Potter, A Single... Continue Reading →
Master Class spaces available
Brianne Johnson, literary agent at Writers House, is doing triple-duty in Seattle next week! Her one-on-one consultations filled up in a matter of hours, and her talk at our first monthly program meeting on Thursday, October 16 at SPU is something we're all eager to hear. But wait! She's also giving a middle-grade Master Class,... Continue Reading →