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Hooooray (Scottish spelling). Can make it to this one. Look forward to seeing ya'll (Not Scottish).
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Sorry, it's too far for me to travel that time of night. Hopefully the next one.
I've started blogging again.
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Sounds like fun! - will be be along, just as soon as I finish my photo shoot with Paddington ...
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ERIC HEYMAN commented on Anita Loughrey's event 'February London Social'
Hey Anita how are you thanks for doing this,I'd love to come along,haven't been to an event for a while,with Lauren Buckland and Ruth Knowles being there,do we bring some work along to show,I've been trying get my illustrations looked…
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Thank you for organising this, Anita, and for giving us such good notice. Really look forward to it.
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I've started blogging again.
I'm slowly getting back to the real world! After deleting my old blog for lack of anything interesting to say, I've now started again. No guarantee it'll be any more interesting this time round, but here it is anyway!…
ContinuePosted by Sue Hyams on January 27, 2012 at 11:52am
Agents
Soon I'd like to start approaching agents to find one to represent me, any recommendations or advice regarding this would be most welcome. (My stories, which i hope to illustrate too, will be picture books.)
Thanks
Kate
Posted by Kate Sheppard on January 24, 2012 at 11:20am
Approaching Publishers
Hello Author/Illustrators
As an author /illustrator about to approach publishers with your story ideas, how much preparation of the drawings do you do, especially if you have worked for the publisher previously and they know you and your…
ContinuePosted by Kate Sheppard on January 24, 2012 at 11:18am
Journeys In Monochrome
Looking at life in black and white - it's just a different point of view. …
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About children's educational publishing and a charming agent
Some time ago, back when I had only recently abandoned the relative safety of full-time graphic design for the uncertainties of freelance illustration, I was lucky enough to be taken under the wing of an agent - the wonderful Mike…
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Poetry project for new year!
After being inspired when browsing a fellow SCBWI-er's website (Andrew Weale, you don't know me but thanks!) I decided to publish some of my poetry on my website, as a personal project to try and stimulate creativity this year. I liked the way…
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The Book is Dead? Not in THIS School!
I was thrilled to attend this school quiz which featured Tall Story. Strange and exciting to hear detailed quiz questions about one's book ... and WONDERFUL to hear children cheering and stamping and excited about reading …
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Rees Bear has an Anaesthetic
I've got to admit that the booklet I illustrated for the Royal College of Anaesthetists - Rees Bear has an Anaesthetic - was one of the most difficult projects I have ever worked on. But it was also one that has meant most to me on a…
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A south Londoner's view of the world
The illustration at the top of my page is a small slice of a piece of artwork that originally appeared on the front cover of the 150th issue of Living South magazine. Shannon Denny, the editor who commissioned it, asked me to look at the famous…
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See you in my Dreams
Jennie Walters has been published many times. If you read my previous blog post you will know about her Swallowcliffe Hall series and she wrote the Party Girls series before that.
After the success of the Kindle versions of Swallowcliffe…
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February London SocialFebruary 28, 2012 from 6:30pm to 10pm at Sloe Bar and Café Organized By: Anita Loughrey |
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Beginnings in YorkFebruary 4, 2012 from 10am to 3:30pm at York Central Library Organized By: Maureen Lynas |
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Beginnings in York
February 4, 2012 from 10am to 3:30pm – York Central Library
As it’s the beginning of the year, it seems appropriate to make our first NE York workshop about beginnings – How have you established your characters? Is there a hook? Have you set the right tone? W…
Organized by Maureen Lynas | Type: workshop, £3, members, £5, non-members
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Masterclass Series : Staying Motivated and Beating Procrastination All Year Long
February 4, 2012 from 12pm to 4pm – The Theodore Bullfrog Pub, First floor meeting room
Keeping our motivation high all year can be a real challenge and what drives us, distracts us or holds us back has both universal and deeply personal roots. Whether you start the year with a spurt of…
Organized by Maureen Oakeley | Type: masterclass, motivation
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Professional Series North: It's Grim Up North
February 11, 2012 from 1pm to 3pm – Manchester City Library, Elliot House
A panel of North West Children's Writers including Jon Mayhew (author of Mortlock), Steve Hartley (author of the Danny Baker Series) and Toby Forward (author of The Flaxfield Quartet). Tickets are £…
Organized by Steph Williams | Type: professional, series, north
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February London Social
February 28, 2012 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Sloe Bar and Café
The first London social for 2012 will take place at the Sloe Bar and Café inside Paddington Station On Tuesday 28th February from 6:30pm onwards. The station is very easy to get to on the Bakerloo Li…
Organized by Anita Loughrey | Type: social
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London Professional Series 2012 : Book Camp
March 6, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – The Theodore Bullfrog Pub, First floor meeting room
Join us for an evening with Julia Churchill of Greenhouse Literacy Agency and Leah Thaxton of Egmontwho will take us through the process of finding an agent and being published. Our Professional Ser…
Organized by Paolo Romeo and Tina Lemon | Type: professional, series
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Masterclass Series : Creating a Memorable Picture Book
March 24, 2012 from 12pm to 4pm – The Theodore Bullfrog Pub, First floor meeting room
Author/Illustrator TBC. Please check website for updates. Places are limited, so please don’t hesitate to register by sending in your cheque and this form as soon as possible. A waiting list will be…
Organized by Maureen Oakeley | Type: masterclass, picture, book
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Professional Series North: Professional Panel
April 21, 2012 from 1pm to 4pm – Manchester City Library, Elliot House
Here is an opportunity to meet with some of the industry professionals - including Caterhine Pellegrino (Literary Agent), Ben Cameron (Pavilion Children's Books) and Fiona Ross (Barefoot Books). Tic…
Organized by Steph Williams | Type: professional, series, north
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Illustrator Series: Portfolio Intensive 2012
April 21, 2012 from 1pm to 5pm – St George's Church, Bloomsbury
Portfolio Reveiwers tbc. The Portfolio Intensive gives students, emerging and professional illustrators an opportunity to present their portfolios to professionals in the children’s publishing indust…
Organized by Anne-Marie Perks | Type: illustrator, portfolio
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London Professional Series 2012 : Issues Talk
April 24, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – The Theodore Bullfrog Pub, First floor meeting room
Tabitha Suzuma, Miriam Halahmy, and Bali Rai will talk to us about how they tackle difficult issues in their writing. Our Professional Series in London provides a wonderful opportunity to socialise w…
Organized by Paolo Romeo and Tina Lemon | Type: professional, series
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Professional Series North: Writing and Marketing Workshop
May 19, 2012 from 12pm to 4pm – Manchester City Library, Elliot House
Phillippa Donovan from Egmont is running her workshop on knowing the market, the value of editorial services and much more. Tickets are £20 for members and £25 for non-members. If you would like to…
Organized by Steph Williams | Type: professional, series, north
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