SCBWI-Orange County/San Bernardino/Riverside

Editor's Day 2011

9/30/2011 - 10/1/2011

You are invited to join us for an amazing Editor's Day on September 30th - October 1, 2011. To kick off Editor’s Day this year we are calling all illustrators attending the conference to take part in our Friday night art exhibit. Everyone who has registered for Editor’s Day (authors included) is invited to attend the art exhibit along with our editors. Saturday will be the actual conference, which will be held inside the beautiful Titan Theater at Cal State Fullerton.

Our fabulous guest speakers are:

Editor's Day is packed with plenty of opportunities, including manuscript critiques, editor pitch sessions, Friday night Illustrator’s art exhibit, portfolio displays, lunch with the editor, book signings, contests and raffles. Don't miss out on this fabulous event to connect with industry professionals!

Our editors/agent have generously agreed to do written manuscript critiques. Are you loaded with talent? Each editor/agent will have the opportunity to pick the most promising manuscript from the group they have critiqued, and the author will have the opportunity to meet to discuss their work.

Illustrator’s Art Exhibit (All Attendees are invited to attend)

• Exhibit Date: Friday, September 30th, 2011

• Exhibit Set up Time:  4:30pm – 5:30pm

• Exhibit Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm  (attendees only, no guests allowed)

• Location: Cal State Fullerton. Building location TBA.

Conference Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2011

• Registration Time: Registration 8:30am – 9:00am  

• Program Time: 9:00am – 4:30pm

• Location: California State University Fullerton

                800 North State College Boulevard
      Fullerton, CA 92831-3599
    Titan Student Union Building – Titan Theater

www.asi.fullerton.edu/tsu/map.asp

Registration

How do I register? For a printable registration form CLICK HERE
Print out the registration form, fill it in and snail mail it along with your check. Your manuscript, contest entry and first page entry may be mailed separately.   An email registration confirmation will be sent out to all attendees.  Please let us know if you haven’t received a confirmation after registering.

Speaker Bios

GREG FERGUSON is an editor at Egmont USA. Greg is responsible for acquiring and editing his own projects and working alongside Regina Griffin (executive editor) and Elizabeth Law (publisher) on other titles published by Egmont. Their first list of 15 books was published in fall 2009. Greg’s primary acquisition interests include boy’s adventure fiction, middle-grade ghost stories, horror novel (or series) for tweens, edgy and realistic YA fiction, and humorous stories for middle-grade or tweens.

RUTA RIMAS is an associate editor for the Margaret K. McElderry and Atheneum Books for Young Readers imprints at Simon & Schuster. She began her career at HarperCollins , working for the general Children's division and then the Balzer + Bray imprint. Ruta has had the honor and privilege of working with many award-winning and amazing authors and illustrators, including Heidi Ayarbe, Laura Numeroff, Felicia Bond, Melissa Sweet, Kadir Nelson, Laura Cornell, and more. She has also done the following: taught math to Brooklyn teenagers; valet-parked cars in Chicago on a learner's permit; waited tables with marinara sauce on her forehead (for a whole shift! And no one told her….); gone wading in the Baltic Sea; and fallen out of a tree in Central Park. She lives in Brooklyn with her ever-patient boyfriend and pride of cats.

Here are some titles that Ruta will be referencing in her talk as well as a few that she has worked on:
I'm a Shark by Bob Shea
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by Mo Willems
I'd Really Like to Eat a Child by Sylviane Donnio, illustrated by Dorothee De Monfried
Blue Chameleon by Emily Gravett
Heart and Soul by Kadir Nelson
If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff, illustrated by Felicia Bond
Cookiebot! By Katie Van Camp, illustrated by Lincoln Agnew
Henry in Love by Peter McCarty

CINDY LOH is the Editorial Director of Sterling’s new teen fiction line, Splinter, launched at the beginning of 2011 with the first of Colleen Houck’s TIGER’S CURSE series about a teen girl and a white tiger setting out to rescue a cursed Indian Prince.  Splinter is publishing two other series after the TIGER’S CURSE series and is also looking for stand-alone novels which depict independent-minded teens marching to their own drummers. Editorial Director, Cindy Loh, is the acquisitions editor for this imprint.  The books will be simultaneously published in print and e-book editions

DANIEL NAYERI is an Editor at Clarion. Daniel has worked as a children’s librarian, a literary agent, and an in-house and freelance editor–and is the coauthor of the YA novel, Another Faust. He is also a professional pastry chef and award-winning stuntman. He was born in Iran and now lives in New York City. Prefers email submissions and will reply only if interested. He will focus on middle grade and YA projects. Genres of special interest are: adventure, detective, westerns, and science fiction.

Spotlight Speakers Bios

Gina Capaldi Award winning Author/illustrator has both written and illustrated books that range from nonfiction, educational and picture books.  Currently she has co-authored and illustrated,  Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala (Carolrhoda, 2011) with QL Pearce;  Letters for Freedom, The Civil War (Innovative Kids 2011); and, illustrated Dancing on Grapes (Boyds Mills Press, 2011). A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Motezuma, Native American Hero (Carolrhoda, 2008).  This book has won several awards including:  the California Reading Association, Eureka! Silver Medal Award; Carter G. Woodson Honor Book Award, National Council for the Social Studies; Gold Medal, Independent Publisher Book Award  in the Multicultural Nonfiction Juv-Teen-YA; Skipping Stones Honor Award; and, the 2009 Orbis Pictus Award Recommended Book list by the National Council of Teachers.  It has also been included in Bank Street College of Education's text book (100th anniversary edition) as one of 'The Best Children’s Books of the Year,  2009.

Visit Gina at;
www.ginacapaldi.com
www.ginacapaldi.blogspot.com
www.redbirdsings.com  (Will launch September 1)

Q.L. Pearce Author Q. L. has published more than one hundred books for children on the subjects of science, literature and values, as well as eight collections of scary stories for youngsters and three film tie-in books for the Fox animated film Titan AE and the Universal animated series Land Before Time. Currently she has co-authored and illustrated,  Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala (Carolrhoda, 2011).

Marilyn Scott-Waters Author/Illustrator is the creator of a paper toy craft book series The Toymaker's Christmas: Paper Toys You Can Make Yourself (Sterling, 2010), and The Toymaker’s Workshop: Paper Toys You Can Make Yourself (Sterling, 2011). She is also the co-creator with J. H. Everett of the fully illustrated middle grade nonfiction series, Haunted Histories, forthcoming from Christy Ottaviano Books / Henry Holt Books for Young Readers. Ms. Scott-Waters illustrated The Search For Vile Things(Scholastic), and created paper engineering for Pop & Sniff Fruit (Piggy Toes Press). She was recently featured on “Career Day”, a nationally syndicated program for children produced by Entertainment Studios. Visit her popular website, www.thetoymaker.com

SARA SCIUTO - is the newest member of Full Circle Literary. A recent graduate of University of California San Diego, Sara also completed literature coursework at NYU. Before joining Full Circle, she gained valuable experience working on film and foreign rights with the Taryn Fagerness Agency. Sara is actively building her list with a focus on middle grade and young adult, in particular dystopian, science fiction, urban fantasy, and paranormal. She also enjoys contemporary stories with a strong, authentic voice.

Event Highlights

Lunch With The Editor
At least forty winners of a random drawing will be seated at an editor/agent table for lunch! Make sure to note your main area of interest on the registration form. The lunch list will be posted at the event. All other attendees are invited to lunch at a table with one another or with the many published authors or illustrators who will be attending.

Manuscript Critiques
Our editors and agent have generously offered to do written manuscript critiques for registered attendees. To submit a manuscript for critique send your registration fee and a separate check for forty-five dollars ($15 more for non SCBWI members) made out to SCBWI. Please don't combine the critique fee and your registration fee in the same check. Critique submissions must be postmarked no later than August 18, 2011. Please write “Critique” at the top of your manuscript. Include your name, address, email, phone number and type of manuscript (PB, MG, YA).
Format ALL manuscripts in a 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font. More formatting questions? Read From Keyboard to Printed Page. For Picture Books and Poetry: Submit only the first TEN (10) pages of your manuscript.

For Middle Grade, Young Adult, Non-Fiction and Chapter books: Submit only the first TEN (10) pages, even if it cuts off mid-chapter, plus a ONE-page, double-spaced synopsis

Please note that Greg Ferguson who is an editor at Egmont USA has generously offered to do additional critiques. If you are interested in receiving a critique by Greg you may request him on your registration page but you will need to mail your registration and your critique manuscript in by August 6th.

Manuscript Critique Guidelines

• Limit to one manuscript
• First ten pages of your manuscript (Full ms for picture books)
• Double-spaced (1” margins) begin first page halfway down.
• 12-point Times New Roman or Arial font.
• Submit a one page (double spaced) synopsis for: Middle Grade or Young Adult

We will not hold your critique spot without payment. We will post on the web when the spaces are filled. You are welcome to submit a different manuscript for the contest and for the critique.

Editors/Agent Pitch Session

The Pitch Session is sold out.

For an additional fee you may pitch your story idea to an editor or agent. This is a five-minute pitch session and you must be pre-registered for this session. We will be sending a pitch sheet from celebrated pitch master Michael Mahin on how to get the most out of this golden opportunity. Your scheduled time will be emailed to you.

Editor’s Pick

Are you loaded with talent? Each editor and agent will have the opportunity to pick the most promising manuscript from the group they have critiqued. The author will then have the opportunity to meet with the editor to discuss their work for a few minutes. Editor’s picks will be notified on Saturday morning at registration.

First Pages – Editor’s Panel

Does your first page work? Will it get an editor's attention? Send along a copy of the opening page of your manuscript for our First Pages Panel. Prepare the page as you would for submission. First Pages will be picked randomly, read out loud and critiqued by our panel of editors.

Published Book Showcase for PAL Members

Would you like to join our published book showcase? If you are a PAL member bring your current published children’s book (limited to one) on Saturday and you will have the opportunity to display your book at the conference. If you think you should be a PAL member logon to your membership home page at www.scbwi.org and follow the guidelines to update your status to PAL.

Going For A Grant

As an SCBWI Grant Administrator, Q. L. Pearce will be giving a session outlining the many grant opportunities offered by SCBWI. She will also give tips on how to make your grant submission stand out from the rest.

Friday Night Illustrator’s Art Exhibit

Attendees ONLY (no guests)
On Friday night you will have the opportunity to display your best piece of children’s art at the Editor’s Day Illustrator’s Art Exhibit. The Art Exhibit will be opened to our guest editors and other registered Editor’s Day attendees.You must be registered for this opportunity. Questions email:
Priscilla Burris at burrisdraw@sbcglobal.net

Date: September 30th, 2011 - Friday
Location: Cal State Fullerton (Building name will be emailed to you)
Setup Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Art Exhibit Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Details:
• One piece of unframed art - appropriate for children’s publishing
• Size - No bigger than 11” x 14”
• Bring 25 business cards

Illustrator's Workshop

We are also excited to have author/illustrator Gina Capaldi leading a workshop on using collage elements and exotic materials in picture book illustrations. In her award-winning picture book, A Boy Named Beckoning, Gina painted onto many textured and patterned surfaces to achieve breathtaking effects. In her newest book, Red Bird Sings, she has incorporated elements such as hair, prairie flowers, grasses, maps and sheet music to expand the potential of each image. Gina will take illustrators through her thought process when making her choices about what materials to use and she will give tips about how to make it work. There will be a homework assignment that will be emailed to you prior to the event. This is a Juried event. Send one art sample to National Illustrator Coordinator, Priscilla Burris. Art samples due by: 9/1/11. Homework will be emailed to you by Gina Capaldi.

Free Illustrator’s Showcase

Would you like to join our portfolio display? Art must be appropriate for children's books & magazines and be presented in a book form with plastic sleeves for 8 1/2 " x 11" color copies of original art. NO original art. Quality reprints of your work only, no more than 12 prints. Bring your portfolio to the conference on Saturday and you will have the opportunity to display your work. If you have questions please contact; The National Illustrator Coordinator: Priscilla Burris at burrisdraw@sbcglobal.net

Free Illustrators’ Contest - Win and You’re In 2012

Would you like to come to Editor's Day 2012 for free? Bring your portfolio to the Illustrator’s Showcase on Saturday and our Speakers will pick their favorite portfolio! The winner will win a pass to Editor's Day 2012. Attendees only.

Free Writers’ Contest – Win and You’re In 2012

Would you like to come to Editor's Day 2012 for free? Send us one manuscript (attendees only) for consideration in our "Win and You're In" contest. For picture books send the complete manuscript. For middle grade and YA, send the first two chapters (limited to ten pages) and a synopsis. Please clearly mark the manuscript on the top of the first page "Contest Entry”, along with your name, address, email, phone number and type of manuscript (PB, MG, YA). There is no fee to enter. If you are sending a manuscript to be critiqued and would like to enter it in the contest as well, please send a second copy because they will go to different people. Attendees only. Writers' Contest entries must be postmarked by September 16, 2011.

Both writer's and illustrator's contests must have a minimum amount of entries for prizes to be awarded.

Registration

How do I register? For a printable registration form CLICK HERE
Print out the registration form, fill it in and snail mail it along with your check. Your manuscript, contest entry and first page entry may be mailed separately.   An email registration confirmation will be sent out to all attendees.  Please let us know if you haven’t received a confirmation after registering.

SCBWI Member
Event Only $ 110.00 (includes lunch)
Critique $ 45.00
Non SCBWI Member add $15 to the event and to the critique fee.

If you would like to apply on-line for SCBWI membership and save by registering as a member please visit: http://www.scbwi.org.

What is the refund policy? For a refund please email a written notice along with your name and address, check number and amount paid by September 10, 201 to: CLICK HERE to e-mail Francesca Rusackas for a refund. A service charge of $25 will be applicable. No refunds for program changes. No refunds allowed if you are receiving a manuscript critique or have signed up for a pitch session (the spots are limited). No refunds after September 1, 2011.  Returned check fee is $25.00.

Regional information: www.scbwisocal.org/htmls/orange_county.htm.

Questions call or email Regional Advisor Francesca Rusackas 909-860-8536 CLICK HERE to e-mail Francesca Rusackas or Assistant Regional Advisor Q. L. Pearce CLICK HERE to e-mail Q L Pearce

Illustrators: email National Illustrator Coordinator Priscilla Burris at CLICK HERE to e-mail Priscilla Burris

Directions

Directions to the Titan Theater located inside the Titan Student Union Building;
From the North
Take the 57 Freeway South and exit at Yorba Linda Blvd.
Turn right (west) onto Yorba Linda Blvd.
Turn left (south) onto State College Blvd.
Turn left onto Student Union Way.
The Titan Student Union will be located in front of you.
The Titan Theater is located on the Main Level.

From the South
Take the 57 Freeway North and exit at Nutwood Ave.
Turn left (west) onto Nutwood Ave.
Turn right (north) onto State College Blvd.
Turn right onto Student Union Way.
The Titan Student Union will be located in front of you.
The Titan Theater is located on the Main Level.
http://www.asi.fullerton.edu/tsu/map.asp

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