Upcoming SCBWI WWA Meetings and Network Events!

Northern Network

In the Beginning...

First impressions count, both in meeting new people, and for our readers who are meeting our books. This month we’ll look at crafting strong story beginnings. What are some ways we can hook our readers (and editors!) from the very first page, inviting them into investing their time in our stories?

Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at The Bellingham Barnes & Noble (4099 Meridian Street)
Questions? Email Rebecca at rebecca_vanslyke@hotmail.com.

Critique Group Road Show

Are you looking for a critique group to help you get your writing to the next level? We’ve got you covered! The Critique Group Road Show is back with two spring dates:


March 28, 6-9pm, Spotted Cow, Mill Creek (15118 Main St #700, Mill Creek, WA 98012)

April 18, 7-10pm, Southcenter DoubleTree (16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188)

These meetings are free of charge and will give you a chance to try out Mark & Donna’s recipe for critique group success. Come meet other SCBWI members looking for critique groups. Bring 10 paper copies of your first chapter, and come ready to read and critique with your peers!

Peninsula Network

The Peninsula Network meets up for a Kid Lit Drink Night at a new location on March 10! All are welcome to join from 6:30 on at The Old Whiskey Mill in Port Townsend. Meet behind the bar near the fireplace.

Upcoming Southern Network Events

Book Trailer workshop hosted by local Illustrator and Author Mindy Dwyer
www.mindydwyer.com
Saturday, May 5th at The Evergreen State College


Kid Lit Drink Night and First Pages Event with a panel of local PAL Authors and Illustrators
Saturday Jun 9th (location to be announced)
Deadline for entries: May 26th


Kid Lit Movie Night
A selected viewing of Illustrator-in-workshop shorts or a Lit-themed full length motion picture (outdoor viewing - weather permitted)
Sat Jul 7 - location to be announced.
Contact Tony Dorrough at tonyseattle@live.com for more details

And don't miss our monthly meeting March 14th!

Author needed!

Sent by Wendy Wahman:

Len Blau is a friend of mine. I was going to be his special guest for an event in Covington, WA, but I'll be out of town that week. He'd like an author to come talk to the librarians, briefly, for 10–15 minutes. Len is a book distributor, so the author will need to be one they carry––that's the catch. Oh, and your payment is pizza and possible school visit schmoozing.  Please email or call Len. (See contact information, below.)

Best,

Wendy

 

Dear Kent Librarians: 

WE ARE SET !!!   As a way to show my appreciation for your hard work, past AND future business, I would like to invite you to the following celebration of your efforts:

What: Librarian Appreciation Happy Hour           (Sponsored by Bound to Stay Bound Books)

When:  Monday, February 23

             4:30 – 5:45 – get to know your fellow librarian – pizza, soft drink, and appetizers served

             5:45 -7ish     -FREE giveaways and possible special guest author

Where: The Rock Pizza 17309 SE 270^th Place   Covington  253-630-7404    upstairs room

Why: To applaud your efforts and give you a chance to meet your peers without any agenda.  I appreciate your business!!!!!

Please RSVP to Len Blau at Lblau@btsb.com or 206-276-9921

Calling Clark County authors and illustrators

Here's a sweet promotional opportunity for someone who attends our Southern Network events or other members living in the Vancouver, WA, area! A writer for Vancouver Family Magazine, which is published for parents in the Clark County area, is looking for children's book authors who live in southwest Washington for a feature she's writing. If you're a published author who might like to be interviewed or otherwise featured, contact Pamela Swearingen at info@lavishbookshelf.com

Southern Network: hear Nikki and get a sneak preview

Our South Sound Network, which meets in Olympia, is gearing up for a dynamic winter, thanks to network coordinator Tony Dorrough. First, renowned South Sound artist and author/illustrator Nikki McClure spoke to the group at the Evergreen College library on Tuesday. Now the network is currently trying to wrangle a visit from former South Sound member and successful author Marissa Meyer and is planning to host a representative from Kindle who can discuss e-publication. Finally, rumor has it our Southern and Northern networks might bring on the implosion of the universe by coming together, like matter and anti-matter, for a Bi-Network Schmooze in January!

Stay tuned here and at our website for details as these events are firmed up and you're in the South Sound area, or touch base with Tony at anthonydorrough@rocketmail.com. Yay, networks!