Sign-up Today! KidLit Class with Deb Lund!!

Starting this Thursday!

A Kidlit Class with Deb Lund

Are you a seasoned author? Or wondering if writing for kids is for you? No matter where you are on the kidlit spectrum, these six weeks will provide you with accountability, critiques, mini-lessons, writing exercises, group discussions, a safe place for asking questions, and a lot of laughs and snacks. We will explore strategies for finding ideas, getting stories on the page, evaluating and revising your writing, and keeping your writing going.

And the best part is —it’s an easy island outing!


Grab a friend or three, carpool to Mukilteo, walk on the 12:00 Whidbey Island ferry, hop on the free northbound bus, arrive at Bayview Park & Ride at 12:30, and Deb will walk you across the street to Bayview Senior Center.

Here are the Particulars:


Thursdays 1:00-4:00
February 16, 23 & March 2, 9, 16, 23

Limited class size

Cost: $240

Register now! Information at http://ow.ly/YeBx308Wo6x



SCBWI members who register receive a free Fiction Magic: Card Tricks & Tips for Writers card deck and guidebook set, or a pair of dinobooks.



Deb Lund is an author, teacher, and a creativity coach who partners with people who want more joy and meaning in their lives. Her master’s project a few decades ago focused on teaching writing, and she has taught teachers and writers of all ages ever since. For more information, contact Deb at deb@deblund.com

I tell ya, if I weren't working my day gig, I'd be on the island with Deb learning and writing. So, go in my place and I can experience vicariously.

Happy Writing,

Kathleen

Kid Lit Drink Night General Schedule

Kid Lit Drink Nights are a time for like-minded writers and illustrators to get together and socialize. Your beverage of choice may be anything from H20, soda, beer, wine, a cocktail, or anything in between. The focus is on the new friends you make and a chance to see the ones you already know.

Hope to see you at any one or all of these events.

Cheers,

Kathleen

Kid Lit Webinar!

The Ins and Outs of Building Your Niche with KidLit 411

The Joint Texas  SCBWI chapters are proud to present another webinar that all chapters can benefit from on August 30, 7:00-8:30 pm CST

Elaine Kiely Kearns and Sylvia Liu run the popular, award-winning kid lit resource website, Kidlit411.com.  In two years, they have built a loyal following and vibrant kid lit community. 

Elaine and Sylvia will share their experience with platform building and answer your questions: 

–What is a platform and why is it important? 

–What is the KEY thing to know about platform building? 

–How do you get a handle on social media and do you need to do it all? 

–How to find your niche or focus for a platform 

This event is jointly sponsored by all the SCBWI chapters in Texas--Austin, Brazos Valley, Houston, North Texas, and Southwest Texas. The webinar is $10 for SCBWI members and $35 for non-members. Members please log in to get the discounted rate. To have access to the replay, please register by August 29. 

Here is the link to the registration page: https://northtexas.scbwi.org/events/webinar-what-is-author-platform-building-anyway-the-ins-and-outs-of-building-your-niche-with-elaine-kiely-kearns-and-sylvia-liu-of-kidlit-411/