Boffo! Pow! November Meeting!

Our November Meeting last Wednesday was chock full of information and fun. 

Jeff James presented on DIY book trailers, using simple and free tools, like your cell phone and iMovie. We left with knowledge of how to plan and create a book trailer. Jeff demonstrated how to incorporate audio, transition scenes and walked us through his process. He stressed connecting the emotional impact of your short film to pacing, and reminded us to leave them wanting more. Check out one of his book trailers, and see more of his work.

Dana Sullivan and Vicki Legman showed us how to make a successful school visit. Vicki gave us tips on engaging the audience, body language, crowd control and pacing your presentation. Dana wore his official school uniform - bunny slippers - and demonstrated his presentation for his picture book Kay Kay’s Alphabet Safari. Get there early, be yourself (only BIGGER) and have a POW ending, people. And remember, school visits are the reason we write and illustrate children’s books: so we can spend time with kids. Check out Dana’s website, and learn more about Vicki’s consulting practice. 

See you in December!

WEDNESDAY. BE THERE!!

Well, well, well....

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th is almost upon us! 

What's in store during this gloomy, wet, pre-Turkey week?

Come in from the rain. Come in from the cold. Come on in and GET INSPIRED, HAVE A LAUGH, and GATHER WITH YOUR PEOPLE. 

See you there!

November Meeting 101: 11/18

Guess what?

It's that time again––our monthly gathering. This month, in honor of giving thanks, we gratefully anticipate our two presentations: Book Trailers 101 and School Presentations 101. With such honored guests as Jeff "Take Two" James and the dynamic duo of Dana "Quick Draw McGraw" Sullivan and his wife Vicki "I'm Missing From the Picture, but Am Going to Blow Your Socks Off" Legman, it's going to be quite the night. (Bunny slippers optional.)

Jeff James 101: The illustrator of the Anatolia Steppe books by Melissa Mahle and Kathryn Dennis, (SpyGirls Press) knows a thing or two about a trailer or two. View his trailer for Book 1: LOST IN PETRA  HERE.  Also, check out his fantastic art HERE.

Dana Sullivan & Vicki Legman 101: Dana will show you how he keeps the kids and teachers riveted (whether or not you’re an illustrator) and some tricks on getting the gigs in the first place. In addition to 28 years of conducting communication workshops aimed at improving individual, team and organizational effectiveness, Vicki has been married to Dana for 34 years, so she knows a thing or two about (presentations and) patience. Dana is the author/illustrator of OZZIE AND THE ART CONTEST and KAY KAY'S ALPHABET SAFARI, and the illustrator of the DIGGER AND DAISY series and two sets of Bob Books. 

See y'all there––trust us, you'll thank yourself for coming!!