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| 6th |
9:30am - 12:15pm |
SCBWI-V/SB
Workshop |
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Picture Books: The Perils, Pitfall
and Promise
Topping Room, E. P. Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Ventura 93001.
Come explore the varied picture book landscape, digging into its
full range from classics to contemporary. We will examine what works
and why through sharing and through exercises covering topics including
setting the scene, inviting the art and manipulating the temperature
of language. Instructor: Marni McGee.
$40 members, $50 non-members.
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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6th FREE
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1:30pm-3:30pm |
SCBWI-V/SB
Critiquenic |
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Critiquenic
Topping Room, E. P. Foster Library, 651 E. Main St., Ventura 93001.
A work-in-progress critique session. Bring up to five manuscript
pages (double-spaced) to be read for critique. FREE to members,
$10.00 non-members.
CLICK
HERE for more details. |
| 6th |
10am-Noon |
LA
Schmooze
West San Gabriel Valley |
Contact Dorothy Raymond for more information:
CLICK
HERE to e-mail Dorothy Raymond. |
Mini critique of last two pages of a work
in progress. We'll discuss our response to an ending, instead of a beginning. Please
bring three or four copies to share.
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 9th |
7pm |
OC
Schmooze Central |
Contact Lori Polydoros: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Lori Polydoros for more information
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RESOLUTION SCHMOOZE!
Bring
your New Year's writing resolutions! We'll set writing goals, discuss
the latest news and conferences, and do a few writing activities.
Now is the time to kick-off 2010 and make it what you want it to be,
so we'll see you there!
Katie Wheeler Library, Community Room
13109 Old Myford Road, Irvine, CA
(714) 669-8753
The SCBWI OC Writer's Schmooze is a great way to connect with your
local SCBWI community of writers. We meet to share information on
the business-end of writing, as well as the craft of storytelling.
Come participate in lively, interactive discussions as well as occasional
manuscript critiques. CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 10th |
7pm - 8pm |
LA
Schmooze
Antelope Valley |
Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple |
What subjects are editors/publishers looking for now?
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 10th |
7pm-8:45pm |
LA
Schmooze
Westside |
To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail
Rita Crayon Huang or Lee Wind: CLICK
HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators |
Self-Publishing - What's The Real
Deal?
Print on Demand. The Expresso Book Machine. E-books.
Come hear from some real life authors who have gone down the road
of self-publishing. We'll talk about the pros and cons, and if the
shfiting landscape of publishing has changed the "traditional"
view of self-published books. After all, if Cheryl Klein, an editor
at Arthur A. Levine books, chooses to self-publish a book of her
own speeches rather than take it the traditional publishing route,
is there really any stigma left?
Is self-publishing a viable option for you and the Picture Book,
Middle Grade, or Young Adult novel you're writing? Come discuss
it with us!
CLICK HERE
for Schmooze details. |
| 15th |
7pm-9pm |
LA
Schmooze
Westside Illustrator's |
For meeting location and directions, contact
Suzy Engelman Block: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Suzy Engelman Block. |
Through the Art Director's Eyes!
Art Director, Laurie Young will walk us through the job of hiring
the right artist for the right project! Try your hand at this challenge.
AND can your portfolio & website spark the interest of a buyer.
Does it represent your style & abilities& range so that you
might be considered for a possible assignment?
11624 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
This is a large gray building with ivy & bamboo on the facade.
The sign near the door reads - "Alliance Francaise.". CLICK
HERE for map
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details.
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| 20th |
9:30am - 4pm |
SCBWI-V/SB
Workshop
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ArchiTEXTURE: A Multi-Faceted
Approach to Building the World of Your Novel
Fairview Baptist Church, 113 E. Fairview Rd., Bakersfield CA 93307.
Explore a wide variety of tools such as: using setting to echo the
theme and conflict of your novel; using specific, selective detail
to build a three dimensional world and evoke universal themes and
archetypes, creating layers of subtext to add weight and texture;
using deep character point of view to bring your world to life.
Instructor: Robin LaFevers.
$60 members, $70 non-members.
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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| 6th |
8:30am - 4pm |
SCBWI-LA
Writer's Toolbox |
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Unleashing The Power of Social
Media for Writers and Illustrators
Calvary Christian School in Pacific Palisades
701 Palisades Drive, Pacific Palisades
Speaker - Greg Pincus
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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| 6th |
7pm - 9pm |
LA
Schmooze
South Bay |
Contact Suzanne Gibson: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Suzanne Gibson
or Jessica Chrysler: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Jessica Chrysler
for more information. |
The Art of Book Making: Part 1
A 2 part schmooze and workshop / RSVP required
(for Writers and Illustrators alike… )
Our very talented Schmooze Coordinator, Jessica, will share with us
the art of making books..
(supply list will be provided ahead of time)… from stitching,
binding, and selecting paper and fabric… this workshop will
let you create top notch dummy books, scrapbooks, writing journals,
sketchbooks
Location: TBD (Redondo Beach)
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details.
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| 10th |
7pm-8:45pm |
LA
Schmooze
Westside |
To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail
Rita Crayon Huang or Lee Wind: CLICK
HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators |
Picture Book Manuscript Critique Night
Here's your chance to get feedback on a picture book manuscript, and/or
to see what your peers have been working on! Manuscripts are not required
to participate, and critiquing is a great way to learn. If you do
wish to share a picture book manuscript, please bring FIVE copies
of up to FOUR pages, maximum, in proper manuscript format (double
spaced, normal fonts and margins). Both fiction and non-fiction are
welcome. Please CLICK
HERE to RSVP and mention whether you will be bringing
a manuscript or not.
CLICK HERE
for Schmooze details. |
| 13th |
9am - 12:30pm |
SCBWI-V/SB
Workshop
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1-2-3 GO! Beyond First Chapters
San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, CA
93407.
What does an editor expect beyond that great opening chapter? In
this workshop we’ll look at ways to get beyond that first
chapter so that your reader gets hooked and wants more. Join us
for a workshop on those all-important first three chapters. Instructor:
Valerie Hobbs.
$40 members, $50 non-members.
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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| 20th |
7pm - 9pm |
LA
Schmooze
South Bay |
Contact Suzanne Gibson: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Suzanne Gibson
or Jessica Chrysler: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Jessica Chrysler
for more information. |
The Art of Book Making: Part 2
A 2 part schmooze and workshop / RSVP required
(for Writers and Illustrators alike… )
Our very talented Schmooze Coordinator, Jessica, will share with us
the art of making books..
(supply list will be provided ahead of time)… from stitching,
binding, and selecting paper and fabric… this workshop will
let you create top notch dummy books, scrapbooks, writing journals,
sketchbooks
Location: TBD (Redondo Beach)
CLICK HERE
for Schmooze details.
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| 26th - 28th |
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SCBWI-OC
Spring Retreat |
Any questions email Regional Advisor, Francesca
Rusackas: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Francesca or call 909-860-8536. You may
also e-mail the Assistant Regional Advisor, Q. L. Pearce: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Q. |
10th Annual Spring Retreat
Picture yourself strolling along a serene path through a tranquil
vineyard surrounded by lush gardens and waterfalls. Our retreat
location is tucked in the heart of Temecula's Wine Country: The
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa (www.wineresort.com).
It is the ultimate getaway and the perfect setting to create memorable
characters and winning plots. Don’t miss your chance to connect
with editors and published authors at this one of a kind private
retreat. Give your career and your future the attention it deserves!
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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APRIL
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| 3rd |
10am-Noon |
LA
Schmooze
West San Gabriel Valley |
Contact Dorothy Raymond for more information:
CLICK
HERE to e-mail Dorothy Raymond. |
How do you create a character?
How much do you know about him/her before you start to write? A list of questions to help you probe.
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 10th |
8am - 5pm |
SCBWI-LA
Writer's Day |
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Writer's Day
Speakers - Ruta Rimas - Assistant Editor, Balzer & Bray (an imprint
of HarperCollins Children's Books); Lisa Wheeler - Picture Books;
Kathleen O'Dell - Middle Grade Series; Libba Bray - YA; Jill Corcoran
- Associate Agent at Herman Agency. Professional Forum - Author Nancy
I. Sanders, How to Present a Virtual Book Tour.
In addition to our great line-up of speakers, Writer's Day includes:
- the Professional Forum,
- Announcement of Sue Alexander Service and Encouragement Award,
- Annual Conference Scholarship winner
- Contests and much more!
Writer's Day will be held at the Clairbourn School, San Gabriel, CA.
Box lunch included.
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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| 14th |
7pm - 8pm |
LA
Schmooze
Antelope Valley |
Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple |
How To Critique Each Other's Work
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
39228 10th Street West
Palmdale, California
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 14th |
7pm-8:45pm |
LA
Schmooze
Westside |
To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail
Rita Crayon Huang or Lee Wind: CLICK
HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators |
Middle Grade and Young Adult Manuscript Critique Night
Here's your chance to get feedback on your middle grade or young adult
manuscript, and/or to see what peers have been working on! Manuscripts
are not required to participate, and critiquing is a great way to
learn. If you do wish to share your manuscript, please bring FIVE
copies of up to FOUR pages, maximum, in proper manuscript format (double
spaced, normal fonts and margins). Both fiction and non-fiction are
welcome. Please CLICK
HERE to RSVP and mention whether you will be bringing
a manuscript or not.
CLICK HERE
for Schmooze details. |
| 17th |
9am - 4:30pm |
SCBWI-V/SB
Workshop
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Contact Alexis O'Neill for more information:
CLICK
HERE to e-mail Alexis O'Neill. |
ARTbeats: Creating Art with
Heart
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, 5801 N. Kanan Road, Westlake
Village, CA 91362.
Martha Rago will provide invaluable insights into portfolios, cover
art, dummies, and hand-outs that will capture the heart of any art
director. Portfolio display. Open critique session in the afternoon.
Instructor: Martha Rago, Associate Creative Director at HarperCollins.
$70 members, $80 non-members.
CLICK
HERE for more details and registration form.
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Black is the New White
Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Humanities Building,
Room H221, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394.
What works and what doesn’t in marketing your art and getting
jobs? Explore new ways to get your art seen, promoted and bought,
and help you better position yourself in this shifting economy.
Instructor: Carol Heyer.
$40 members, $50 non-members.
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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Illustrator Critiquenic
Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Humanities Building,
Room H221, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394.
Bring your portfolio (8..5” x 11”) for a review and
discussion of which pieces are the strongest, how many to include,
one sheets for promo etc. Dummies will be reviewed, if time permits.
FREE to members, $10.00 non-members.
CLICK
HERE for more details. |
| 12th |
7pm - 8pm |
LA
Schmooze
Antelope Valley |
Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple |
What Makes a Book a Best Seller?
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
39228 10th Street West
Palmdale, California
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 12th |
7pm-8:45pm |
LA
Schmooze
Westside |
To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail
Rita Crayon Huang or Lee Wind: CLICK
HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators |
Muahuaha! Villains, Antagonists,
and Conflict
What changes in your story, and Why? What obstacles, adversities,
and adversaries do your main characters overcome, and what compels
readers to care? How can you keep your antagonist from being 2 dimensional--or
are you writing the kind of story that has no villain at all? Last
December, guest speaker Paula Yoo reminded us of Aaron Sorkin's formula:
Intention + Obstacle = Conflict = Story. Come figure out the "obstacle"
and "conflict" portions of the equation for what you're
writing! For writers of Picture Books through YA, non-fiction and
fiction.
CLICK HERE
for Schmooze details. |
22nd FREE
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noon - 3pm |
SCBWI-V/SB
Critiquenic |
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Critiquenic
Fairview Baptist Church, 113 E. Fairview Rd., Bakersfield CA 93307.
A work-in-progress critique session. Bring up to five manuscript
pages (double-spaced) to be read for critique. FREE to members,
$10.00 non-members.
CLICK
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| 9th |
7pm - 8pm |
LA
Schmooze
Antelope Valley |
Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple |
How Much Description is Too Much Description?
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
39228 10th Street West
Palmdale, California
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 9th |
7pm-8:45pm |
LA
Schmooze
Westside |
To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail
Rita Crayon Huang or Lee Wind: CLICK
HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators |
Getting Published: Query Letters,
Networking, and What You Need To Know
Query Letters. Cover Letters. Writing that darn synopsis. Business
Cards. Blogs. Web sites. Conferences. How do you find out which editors
and agents are looking for what? And how do you gain access to them?
Which reference sources have the information you need? How do you
not get overwhelmed by all the information? Come talk about the business
side of being a writer. For Picture Books through YA, non-fiction
and fiction, writing your manuscript is only the first part...
CLICK HERE
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12th FREE
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11:30am |
SCBWI-LA
Critiquenic |
Contact Dawne Knobbe:
CLICK
HERE to e-mail Dawne Knobbe |
Critiquenic
Roxbury Park, Beverly Hills (Roxbury and Olympic Blvd.)
Writers:
bring 10 pages to be read aloud (5 copies) Illustrators:
bring a portfolio (5 pieces) or book dummy
Dessert and water will be provided.
Bring along lunch, sunscreen, and a picnic blanket.
Park Rule: Folding chairs only for seniors & handicapped.
CLICK
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Working Writer's Retreat
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Contact Judy Enderle at: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Judy Enderle |
Working Writer's
Retreat will be held at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center,
Palos Verdes, CA.
A weekend for non-published and published writers to have their
manuscripts critiqued in a supportive environment. Editors and Author
will participate in all critique groups.
Early Bird fees available.
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SCBWI-LA
Illustrator's Day |
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Illustrators, art directors, portfolio evaluations, contests and more!
Illustrator's Day will be held at the Clairbourn School, San Gabriel, CA.
Box lunch included.
More details to follow.
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