SCBWI-Orange County, San Bernardino and Riverside
Our chapter of SCBWI Tri-Regions of Southern California includes Orange County, San Bernardino, and Riverside. We've got sunny beaches and snow-capped mountains; Disneyland and Raging Waters; and we've got some incredible writers and illustrators who gather here for a host of retreats, workshops, and schmoozes. For example . . .
Workshops:
We offer two or three workshops annually. In each, a guest author or illustrator leads a discussion on a selected topic, such as writing a winning query letter, getting the most out of your research. self-editing, writing in a genre. For more information, check the SCBWI Tri-Regions Calendar.Editor's Day:
Editor's Day is going to the animals. Join us in the Big Red Barn at the Santa Ana Zoo in October. Speakers:Editor- Ben Barnhart - Milkweed Editions,
Assistant Editor - Melissa Manlove -Chronicle Books,
Editor - Molly O'Neill - Bowen Books HarperCollins,
Editor - Julie Tibbot - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Exec. Producer - Lin Oliver - Nickelodeon Wayside Series and MG series author
Our Spotlight Author this year is YA Author, Marlene Perez. Additional spotlights TBA.
Editor's Day is packed with plenty of opportunities, including manuscript critiques, portfolio display, lunch with the editor, contests, book signings, and raffles. Don't miss out on this opportunity! CLICK HERE for more details.
Graphic Novel Day:
Graphic novels sales continue to grow faster than most publishing categories. But how do you write and draw a children's graphic novel? Are graphic novels a match for your creative aspirations? How do you submit a manuscript or dummy for a graphic novel? If you are interested in getting the scoop on this fast growing genre, than Graphic Novel Day is for you. Mac McCool will introduce writers and illustrators to the medium in all its forms (U.S. graphic novels and comics, mangas, Eurocomics), but with a special focus on creating children's content. Writers: this event is for you too! The day's program will cover writing as well as illustrating graphic novels. So if you have an idea for a graphic novel, be there! Don't miss out on this opportunity! Join us in November. CLICK HERE for more details.Spring Writer's Retreat at the South Coast Winery Resort & Spa:
You are invited to join us for our Annual Spring Retreat near the end of March. Picture yourself strolling along a serene path through a tranquil vineyard. Our retreat location is tucked in the heart of Temecula's Wine Country: The South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. It is the perfect setting to work on creating memorable characters and winning plots. Day Trippers are also invited to attend. Our past speakers included:Editors:
Stacy Cantor - Associate Editor: Walker & Company
Nancy Conescu - Associate Editor - Little, Brown Books
Melissa Manlove - Assistant Editor - Chronicle Books
Authors:
Ellen Hopkins - New York Times Best Selling Author
Davida Wills Hurwin - Award Winning YA Author and Actress
Merrily Kutner - Award Winning PB Author
Q.L. Pearce - Co-Author Best Selling MG Scary Stories
Jacqueline Sullivan - MG Author - Cybil Award Nominee .
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
Agent's Day:
A spectacular program filled with opportunities to connect with outstanding agents and authors. Special Opportunities include; Manuscript Critiques, Dessert & Dish with the Agents, along with tips to make your manuscript stand out from the rest. Join us in May. CLICK HERE for more details.Schmoozes:
Writers: Contact Marlene Perez (CLICK HERE to e-mail Marlene Perez) for infomation about upcoming Schmoozes, or check the SCBWI Tri-Regions Calendar. Illustrators: Check out the latest Schmooze info at www.scbwisocal.org/schmoozes/oc_illustrators.htm.Critiquenics:
Mold your manuscript into shape with a fun, supportive group. Mission Viejo.Illustrator's Field Trip:
We will secure a terrific location (beach, ranch, desert, mountains) and bring the munchies. You bring your sketchpad and / or camera and let your creativity flow.Writer's Day:
A one-day conference to kick off the fall season. We'll have guest authors and editors and plenty of hands-on workshops.UPCOMING EVENTS:
For information about our region and other SCBWI Tri-Regions events, check the Calendar page.Join our Orange County ListServe!
Members can sign up by sending a blank message to scbwi-OC_IE_LB-subscribe@yahoogroups.comIndependent Critique Groups
I'm happy to add any of our members at any time to our list and e-mail you a list of names so you can make your own contacts and get plugged into a group. Or if you form a new group, just let me know! You can contact me: CLICK HERE to e-mail Nancy Sanders. Nancy I. Sanders, Manuscript CoordinatorQuestions?
Contact Francesca at (909) 860-8536 or CLICK HERE to e-mail Francesca Rusackas, or Q Pearce at (909) 621-9694 or CLICK HERE to e-mail Q L Pearce.Regional Advisors:
Orange County/San Bernardino & Riverside Regional Advisor:Francesca Rusackas CLICK HERE to e-mail Francesca Rusackas
Asst. Regional Advisor:
Q.L. Pearce CLICK HERE to e-mail Q L Pearce
Illustrator Coordinator:
Priscilla Burris CLICK HERE to e-mail Priscilla Burris
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