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Classes, Events & ServicesBy and For SCBWI MembersThe following classes, events & services are not sponsored by SCBWI, but represent educational and professional opportunities for members. To submit events for this page, contact Kim Baker.
Bookstore and Community EventsA Call to Artists
The Secret Garden Bookshop accepts submissions for the Ballard Art Walk on an ongoing basis. Ballard Art Walk is the second Saturday of each month, and selected art hangs for the entire month. For more information: Call Alma at 206-789-5006 or visit www.secretgardenbooks.com. Writing and Illustration ClassesIllustrating Children's Picture Books
Mondays and Wednesdays,
June 30 - July 23, 2008
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Seattle, WA
Instructor Brenda Z. Guiberson helps aspiring and published illustrators and authors of children's 32-page picture books explore the visual side of writing picture books. Working from an original story or re-told folktale, participants develop a complete 32-page book dummy and work toward the final art. Offered by the University of Washington Extension. Cost: $489.
For more information: 206-685-8936 or www.extension.washington.edu
Writing for Children: Foundations
Tuesdays, Sept. 30-Dec. 9, 2008 (no class Nov. 11)
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Seattle, WA
Instructor Kathryn O. Galbraith gives you the opportunity to experiment and sample the field of writing for children as you develop stories of your own. Explore children's fiction and nonfiction, including picture books, chapter books, middle-grade books, and books for young adults. Such essential elements as plot, character, setting, dialogue and that all-important first chapter are part of the focus. Guest authors share their unique perspectives. All you need is paper, pencil and the courage to begin. Part of the Writing for Children Certificate Program offered by the University of Washington Extension. Cost: $575.
For more information: 206-685-8936 or www.extension.washington.edu
Writing for Children: Intermediate
Tuesdays, Jan. 6-Mar. 10, 2009
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Seattle, WA
Instructor Meg Lippert helps students develop a clear sense of their own direction in writing for children. Choose subjects and use a variety of techniques to enhance writing, including research and reflection about books for children. Explore the challenges related to the beginning, middle, and end of stories, and focus on the craft of revising. Published writers of children's books discuss a variety of genres, how they research their subjects, and how they revise. Part of the Writing for Children Certificate Program offered by the University of Washington Extension. Cost: $575.
For more information: 206-685-8936 or www.extension.washington.edu
Writing for Children: Capstone
Tuesdays, Mar. 31-June 2, 2009
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Seattle, WA
Instructor Brenda Z. Guiberson helps students explore inner resources to strengthen their creative voice, with an emphasis on the long, quiet phase of writing and rewriting that everyone must do on their own. They complete investigative projects to enrich, enliven and expand their writing. Discussions are held on research, the visual side of writing, contracts, editors, agents and other topics. Guest speakers are featured. Critiquing is also an important part of the curriculum. Part of the Writing for Children Certificate Program offered by the University of Washington Extension. Cost: $575.
For more information: 206-685-8936 or www.extension.washington.edu
Critique & Editorial ServicesThe following SCBWI members offer professional services for a fee. Please contact them for specifics. Peggy King Anderson: www.peggyking.com Bonny Becker: www.bonnybecker.com Chris Eboch: wellofsacrifice@hotmail.com Mindy Hardwick: www.mindyhardwick.com Nina Hess: ndhess@comcast.com Andrea Hurst: andreah@illumin.com or inrwzdm@aol.com Helen Landalf: www.wordplayink.com Jim Whiting: jimruns3@gmail.com or www.jimwhiting.com |
