by SCBWI Western Washington
Why did you become a children's book writer and illustrator? I was working as an architect, and struggling with a bit of malaise regarding my career, when I rediscovered children’s books—one of the many perks of becoming a parent. So much amazing beauty and incredible writing—and artistic freedom! All of a sudden I realized that being... Continue Reading →
2018 Weekend On The Water: Find Your Art / Life Balance. The 11th Annual SCBWI-WWA Weekend on the Water Writer’s and Illustrator’s retreat is happening on the first weekend in November, 2018. We’re so lucky that IslandWood Natural Learning Center on Bainbridge Island has opened their space to us ... It’s a fantastic facility, on... Continue Reading →
We’re happy to announce the 10th annual SCBWI Western Washington Weekend on the Water retreat at IslandWood, November 2-4, 2018. This year, we’re combining writers’ and illustrators’ programming. Our special guests are Newbery award honoree Kirby Larson and illustrator Jennifer K. Mann. Our theme is art/life balance: generating powerful creative work in a busy world. At nature-filled IslandWood on... Continue Reading →
Retreat registration closes this week! Don’t miss out. Register by Wednesday, September 27th. Still on the fence? Here are five reasons why you should come to the SCBWI Western Washington Weekend on the Water Retreat, October 13-15:PAL Liaison, Laurie Thompson: “For as long as I've known Joni (which is a LONG time now!), she's been a serious student of creativity... Continue Reading →
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 →
"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 →
Imagine biting into a Tootsie Roll… the taste, sensation, satisfaction... (or revulsion, I guess, if you don’t like Tootises). If you had to act out those sensations to someone who could see or hear you but couldn't taste or feel anything themselves, how would you do it? Okay, now imagine shaping a little person out... Continue Reading →
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 →
Your gnarliest life questions — answered. (Or not) Decades ago, I realized that, for better or worse, my critique partners knew me better than I do. They first pointed out the death/rebirth theme that recurs in my work. It was like being hit by lightning to see it myself and realize how it sprang from... Continue Reading →
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