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| 8th |
7pm - 8pm |
LA
Schmooze
Antelope Valley |
Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple |
Author of 37 children's books, Felix Mayerhofer
will talk to the Antelope Valley Schmooze about his writing process
and how he comes up with ideas.
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
39228 10th Street West
Palmdale, California
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 11th |
9am - 12:30pm |
SCBWI-V/SB
Workshop |
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Agent Secrets - Laurie McLean
San Luis Obispo
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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| 15th |
7pm-8:45pm
NOTE:
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CHANGE |
LA Schmooze
Westside |
To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail
Rita Crayon Huang or Lee Wind: CLICK
HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators |
How Writers Write: Getting Inspired and Getting It Done
Come discuss everyone's favorite writing tips, techniques, tricks, rituals, theater games, softwares, and more for getting the real work of our writing done. From the everyday to the inspirational, from the practical to the unexpected, this may be the closest we'll come to assembling our ultimate "How-To" Guide--including gems and highlights from this year's SCBWI Summer Conference! For Picture Book through Young Adult, fiction and non-fiction.
CLICK HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 16th |
6:30pm-8:30pm |
LA
Schmooze
East San Fernando
Valley / Glendale
Illustrator's
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For location and directions, to RSVP or
to get more information, e-mail Jen Swain: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Jen Swain |
Project Funny-Bone
What do kids find humorous in a tale or illustration? Can you make
them laugh with your funny picture or story? Take the challenge and
bring one or more hilarious illustrations or writings - -rough or
complete--to share at the schmooze. Also bring examples of funny illustrations/writings
for kids that you enjoy… and be prepared for a small exercise
challenge.
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details.
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| 18th |
TBD |
LA
Schmooze
South Bay
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Contact Suzanne Gibson: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Suzanne Gibson for more information. |
OLD classics NEW favorites
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Location: TBD
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details.
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| 20th |
7pm-9pm
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LA
Schmooze
Westside Illustrator's |
For meeting location and directions, contact
Suzy Engelman Block: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Suzy Engelman Block. |
Back to Work...Dummy Prep Review 101
And new ways to 'work it'
11624 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
This is a large gray building with ivy & bamboo on the facade.
The sign near the door reads - "Alliance Francaise.". CLICK
HERE for map
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details.
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| 24th - 26th |
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SCBWI-LA
Working Writer's Retreat
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Contact Judy Enderle at: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Judy Enderle |
Working Writer's
Retreat will be held at the Mary and Joseph Retreat Center,
Palos Verdes, CA.
A weekend for non-published and published writers to have their
manuscripts critiqued in a supportive environment. Editors and Author
will participate in all critique groups.
Early Bird fees available.
CLICK
HERE for Information and Registration. |
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| 2nd |
10am-Noon |
LA
Schmooze
West San Gabriel Valley Writers and Illustrators |
Contact Susan Lendroth for more information:
CLICK
HERE to e-mail Susan Lendroth. |
TBA
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CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 13th |
7pm - 8pm |
LA
Schmooze
Antelope Valley |
Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple |
Get your stories out of the drawer and submit.
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
39228 10th Street West
Palmdale, California
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 13th |
7pm-8:45pm |
LA Schmooze
Westside |
To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail
Rita Crayon Huang or Lee Wind: CLICK
HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators |
VOICE - What is it, who has it,
and how can we get it??
Editors and Agents often say that while they can fix everything else
in a manuscript, voice is that one special quality a manuscript must
possess from the beginning, for them to fall in love. Yet when it
comes to defining what Voice IS, even the greats flounder, with many
falling back on the axiom "You know it when you see it."
At this Schmooze we aim to settle this mystery once and for all--by
showing great examples of voice, analyzing WHAT IT IS, coming up with
a real definition, and sharing exercises that will help each of us
discover and perfect our own. For Picture Book through Young Adult,
fiction and non-fiction.
CLICK HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 17th |
8:30am |
SCBWI-LA
Down The Rabbit Hole
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Contact Dawne Knobbe at: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Dawne Knobbe |
Get On Track With Your Imagination
Characters making your creative mission impossible?
Let the Mad Hatter and White Rabbit 'altar' your perception as they lay down the inspirational track.
All Aboard! Field trip to San Juan Capistrano Mission and Los Rios Historic
District.
CLICK
HERE for Information and Registration. |
| 18th |
7pm-9pm
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LA
Schmooze
Westside Illustrator's |
For meeting location and directions, contact
Suzy Engelman Block: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Suzy Engelman Block. |
Self-Promotion "A New View"
for the published and non-published
11624 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
This is a large gray building with ivy & bamboo on the facade.
The sign near the door reads - "Alliance Francaise.". CLICK
HERE for map
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details.
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| 21st |
6:30pm-8:30pm |
LA
Schmooze
East San Fernando
Valley / Glendale
Illustrator's
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For location and directions, to RSVP or
to get more information, e-mail Jen Swain: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Jen Swain |
Self Promotion
We'll tackle every aspect of promoting our work and ourselves from
promotional mailings to websites to public speaking...OH NOOO!
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details.
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| 23rd |
7pm - 9pm |
LA
Schmooze
South Bay
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Contact Suzanne Gibson: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Suzanne Gibson for more information. |
Pumpkin Prose and Spooky Sketches
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Location: TBD
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details.
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| 30th |
9am - 4:30pm |
SCBWI-V/SB
Writers' Day
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Contact Alexis O'Neill for more information:
CLICK
HERE to e-mail Alexis O'Neill. |
Writers' Day
California Lutheran University, Preus-Brandt Forum
60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Guest Speakers: Mary E. Pearson, Author; Rubin Pfeffer, East/West Literary
Agency; Andrea Welch, Editor, Beach Lane Books; Stacy Whitman, Editorial
Director, Tu Books; Catherine Linka, Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse
and more.
Also includes a writing contest, illustration display, manuscript critiques
and portfolio reviews.
CLICK
HERE for Information and Registration. |
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6th
FREE
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1:30pm-4:00pm
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SCBWI-V/SB
Critiquenic |
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Critiquenic
Bakersfield
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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| 10th |
7pm - 8pm |
LA
Schmooze
Antelope Valley |
Contact Marilyn Dalrymple: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Marilyn Dalrymple |
Holiday writing and markets for articles/stories.
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
39228 10th Street West
Palmdale, California
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 10th |
7pm-8:45pm |
LA Schmooze
Westside |
To RSVP or to get more information, e-mail
Rita Crayon Huang or Lee Wind: CLICK
HERE to e-mail the Westside Schmooze Coordinators |
Library, School and Bookstore Author
Visits
Come share in our roundtable discussion with a Santa Monica Public
library librarian, an Elementary School Librarian, and a Bookstore
Manager about what makes a successful author visit. Find out what
they're looking for, and how to set yourself up for success. For Picture
Book through Young Adult, fiction and non-fiction.
CLICK HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 13th |
8:30am - 5pm |
SCBWI-LA
Illustrator's Day |
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Illustrators, art directors, portfolio evaluations, contests and more!
Illustrator's Day will be held at the Clairbourn School, San Gabriel, CA.
Box lunch included.
More details to follow.
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| 15th |
7pm-9pm
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LA
Schmooze
Westside Illustrator's |
For meeting location and directions, contact
Suzy Engelman Block: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Suzy Engelman Block. |
Fall Guest Speaker Night: Speaker TBA
11624 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
This is a large gray building with ivy & bamboo on the facade.
The sign near the door reads - "Alliance Francaise.". CLICK
HERE for map
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details.
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| 18th |
6:30pm-8:30pm |
LA
Schmooze
East San Fernando
Valley / Glendale
Illustrator's
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For location and directions, to RSVP or
to get more information, e-mail Jen Swain: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Jen Swain |
History of a Favorite Illustrator
We all love to see what others are inspired by. Focus on one person,
discuss period and time or history of illustration and or books. How
has this person/or art work impacted contemporary illustration and/or
children’s publishing. How does it inspire you and share what
have you learned or gained from him or her.
CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details.
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Winter Retreat |
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Children's Writers Retreat
All Genres
Mission Santa Barbara
More details to follow.
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SCBWI
Annual Winter Conference |
International SCBWI Winter Conference |
International SCBWI Winter Conference
at the Grand Hyatt, New York.
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| 5th |
9:30am - 12:30pm |
SCBWI-V/SB
Workshop |
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"The ABCs of Writing for Children" - Terry Pierce
Bakersfield
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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FREE
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1:30pm-4:00pm
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SCBWI-V/SB
Critiquenic |
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Critiquenic
Bakersfield
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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| 12th |
9:30am - 4:30pm |
SCBWI-V/SB
Workshop |
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"Revision Over the Long Haul: How to Stay Organized, Focused and Energized from First to Final Draft" - Deborah Davis
Goleta
CLICK HERE for more details and registration form.
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SCBWI-OC
Spring Retreat |
Any questions email Regional Advisor, Francesca
Rusackas: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Francesca or call 909-860-8536. You may
also e-mail the Assistant Regional Advisor, Q. L. Pearce: CLICK
HERE to e-mail Q. |
11th Annual Spring Retreat
Picture yourself strolling along a serene path through a tranquil
vineyard surrounded by lush gardens and waterfalls. Our retreat
location is tucked in the heart of Temecula's Wine Country: The
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa (www.wineresort.com).
It is the ultimate getaway and the perfect setting to create memorable
characters and winning plots. Don’t miss your chance to connect
with editors and published authors at this one of a kind private
retreat. Give your career and your future the attention it deserves!
More details to follow.
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| 2nd |
10am-Noon |
LA
Schmooze
West San Gabriel Valley Writers and Illustrators |
Contact Susan Lendroth for more information:
CLICK
HERE to e-mail Susan Lendroth. |
TBA
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CLICK
HERE for Schmooze details. |
| 16th |
8am - 5pm |
SCBWI-LA
Writer's Day |
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Writer's Day
Speakers - to be announced. Professional Forum - to be announced.
In addition to our great line-up of speakers, Writer's Day includes:
- the Professional Forum,
- Announcement of Sue Alexander Service and Encouragement Award,
- Annual Conference Scholarship winner
- Contests and much more!
Writer's Day will be held at the Clairbourn School, San Gabriel, CA.
Box lunch included.
More details to follow.
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