The (bargain) Book

THE BOOK (2015) is available online for free for members of SCBWI. 

About THE BOOK:

This three hundred page comprehensive, hands-on tool is designed to guide children’s book writers and illustrators through their publishing careers. It is available in hard copy and online to SCBWI members.

 

It contains new and essential articles featuring such topics as maximizing social media, creating book trailers, best practices in independent publishing, and grassroots promotion. A highlight of THE BOOK is the up-to-the-minute Market Survey, which includes a comprehensive house by house listing of editors, art directors and key personnel. Other directories include The International Market Survey, The Book Reviewers Directory, The Agents Directory, and a unique feature called Edited By, in which editors have been personally surveyed to provide a history of their recent acquisitions. Key resources include an annotated bibliography of essential reference books for any aspiring children’s book author or illustrator, as well as a current listing of bloggers, reviewers, grants and awards.

Write-in space at Third Place Commons

Need somewhere to put butt-in-chair? The Stadler Room at Third Place Commons (at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park) is reserved for just that purpose every second and fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Kidlit writers or illustrators who want a dedicated space and a little moral support for working? Your chariot awaits!

(Though these Kid Lit Write Nights are already underway, they'll start appearing on the bookstore's online calendar beginning in July and on the mailed calendar in August. Until then — trust us!) For more information, contact organizer Lori Moen at kidlitwritenight@outlook.com.

100 Free and Useful Apps for Writers

How many apps do you have on your phone? How many help you with your writing? You can check out this article on OnlineUniversities.com on 100 Free and Useful Apps for Writers! There are some great apps that include inspirational, publishing, organizing, writing and more! Check it out! Thanks to Brenda for sending this in!!!

Interesting Items to Check Out

We have so many amazing members in SCBWI WWA and they are so good about sending interesting items to share with our members!!!


Here's a few to check out!


Holly Black's Live Journal Page 
A great post by Holly Black (one of our 2011 Annual Conference Faculty) where she discusses word count and part of her process of writing her new MG book DOLL BONES. 


Thanks to Kevin Cain for sending this in! You can find out more information on Kevin, and his work, by checking out his blog and website. 


NPR Article on the Artistry of Children's Picture Books.

Thanks to Mara Pina who found this through the SCBWI LinkedIn group. You can check out Mara's blog, the writing blues. 

Author's Guild Blog Post "Publishing's Ecosystem on the Brink: The Backstory"

A very interesting post with links to check out. Thanks to our fabulous Joni who passed this along. You can find out more about Joni, and her work, on her website. 

Illustrator Saturday Blog featuring Kathleen Kemly

A really great blog by SCBWI New Jersey RA Kathy Temean that features an illustrator every Saturday! This post features our own SCBWI WWA member Kathleen Kemly (and some of her wonderful illustrations). 

 

 

New Children's Writer's Resource Featuring Helen Landalf and Kirby Larson

Check out the new Children's Book Insider website, called CBI Clubhouse, which both fellow SCBWI WWA members Kirby Larson and Helen Landalf are writing for.

The popular newsletter for children's writers, Children's Book Insider, has just updated their companion website, CBI Clubhouse. The site, which is a great resource for writers of all levels, focuses on both traditional and self-publishing of material for children and teens. Kirby Larson and Helen Landalf will be acting as MG/YA guides on the site, contributing monthly posts and answering questions in the online forum. Check it out here.

WWU Children’s Literature Conference Early Bird Registration until January 27!

For complete information on the conference, visit our website.

Questions about the conference can be directed to Sylvia Tag: sylvia.tag@wwu.edu

More Resources for Authors

Thanks to Tina for this tip! Galleycat has started an Authors who visit Book Clubs page. It's easy to signup online. Click this link!!

Also, a big YAHOO for the Update! We know how 100 folks following our feed!!

Great New Resource for SCBWI Members!

For those of you who are SCBWI members, we'd like to announce a great new resource! SCBWI has compiled a list of recommended individuals and businesses to help you develop websites, book trailers, promotional materials, curriculum guides, and more. Just log into the national website and go to this link.