What is a Schmooze and how do I find one?
What a Schmooze is . . .
A Schmooze is a gathering of children's writers and illustrators designed to share knowledge, great news, and companionship. Generally, they are free activities offered by the SCBWI-Los Angeles Region.A Schmooze is a great place to meet local authors and illustrators - people like you who share your interests and goals. At a Schmooze, you'll have the chance to network, make friends, and get connected.
Though occasionally guest speakers are featured at Schmoozes, they are usually meetings that are structured around roundtable discussions about various topics of interest to children's writers and illustrators.
. . . and what a Schmooze isn't!
A Schmooze is not a fix-it, nor is it a forum for critique, though critique groups can grow out of a Schmooze.Read Special Articles about Schmoozes:
- My Time Inside
by Ken W. Min
- The Best-Kept
Secret
- So what’s
it like to win the Newbery Medal? We asked Susan Patron. by
Peggy Spear
Attend a Schmooze in your area!
Most Schmoozes meet once per month, with summer and winter holiday breaks.
Click on one of the links below for more information about upcoming meetings
in your area.SCBWI-LA Writers
SCBWI-LA Illustrators
SCBWI-OC
Would you like to start your own LA Schmooze?
If you are interested in starting a Schmooze in the Los Angeles region,
please contact Dr. Gay Toltl Kinman at Dr.
Gay Toltl Kinman e-mail link. Specific areas in need are Hollywood,
Glendale/Studio City and Southern Los Angeles County.FOR EVERYONE'S MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT WE REQUEST THAT CHILDREN NOT ATTEND SCHMOOZES.
Thank you!
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