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Nick Cross posted a blog postConservation for the Nation
Anyone up for the role of SCBWI archivist?http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/05/conservation-for-nation.htmlSee More
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I was at this event on Tuesday, find out what happened here:http://authorontheedge.blogspot.co.uk See More
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June 22, 2012 from 1:30pm to 3:30pmBarefoot Books Writers’ Workshop with Tessa Strickland
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Miriam H Craig posted a status"Wondering if there are places left on the Book Cover event next week or the Hot Key Books event on June 14th. I would like to go..."
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Sally-Jayne Poyton posted a blog postThe House of Books: Books in the house is good for children. Is your a home a book house?
The House of Books: Recent studies show that the amount of books in the childhood home has an impact on children’s education and has a correlation with earning in later life. Is your home a book house?…See More
Lorraine Gregory posted a blog postThings to do while you wait.
Ok so I know we're all supposed to be writing our next masterpiece while we wait to hear back from agents but I thought I'd share what it is I'm actually doing....…See More
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Staying up till 3 am ... 7 days a week ... eating chocolate ... drinking…See More
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An Illustrator's Life for Me by Lynne Chapman
Whirl of the Wheel by Catherine Condie
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John Shelley's blog
Jennie is Here! by Jennifer McLaughlin
Chaosmos by Vanessa Harbour
Dragon Tongue by children's authors in Wales
Miriam Halahmy on Writing
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Critically Yours by Anne M Leon
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Daylight Procrastinator by Yona Wiseman
Life Beyond by Mel Rogerson
Granny's Tale by Gillian McClure
Sword and Sandal Kids Blog by Saviour Pirotta
Who Ate My Brain? by Nick Cross
My Favourite Books by Liz de Jaeger
Chocolate Keyboard by Anna Bowles
The Fairy Tale Cupboard by Claire Massey
Nihilation by Jeannette Towey
Jo Loring Fisher's Blog
Trials of a Self Published Author by Debbie Edwards
Absolute Vanilla by Nicky Schmidt
Benjamin Scott's blog
Hot Frog by Paul Morton
Tall Tales & Short Stories by Tracy Ann Baines
Book Child World by Leila aka Bathsheba Clarice De Trop
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Jude's Writing Corner by Najoud (Jude) Ensaff
Sympathy for the Moon by David Thorpe
Debbie Bennett's blog
Sarah's Blog at the Greenhouse by Sarah Davies
Jabberworks by Sarah Macintyre
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Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost by Paul Romeo
Notes from the Slush Pile by Candy Gourlay, Teri Terry, Maureen Lynas, Addy Farmer and Jo Wyton
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Conservation for the Nation
Anyone up for the role of SCBWI archivist?
http://www.whoatemybrain.com/2012/05/conservation-for-nation.html
Posted by Nick Cross on May 25, 2012 at 12:15
So you want to be a publisher?
I was at this event on Tuesday, find out what happened here:
Posted by Lorraine Gregory on May 24, 2012 at 15:46
The House of Books: Books in the house is good for children. Is your a home a book house?
The House of Books: Recent studies show that the amount of books in the childhood home has an impact on children’s education and has a correlation with earning in later life. Is your home a book house?…
ContinuePosted by Sally-Jayne Poyton on May 22, 2012 at 11:00
Things to do while you wait.
Ok so I know we're all supposed to be writing our next masterpiece while we wait to hear back from agents but I thought I'd share what it is I'm actually doing....…
ContinuePosted by Lorraine Gregory on May 22, 2012 at 10:16
No wonder I was soooo tired ...
Staying up till 3 am ... 7 days a week ... eating chocolate ...…
Posted by Gillian Hesketh on May 21, 2012 at 22:38
IT'S A CELEBRATION!
tall tales & short stories is celebrating all the visitors who have stopped by the blog and being rated as a top ten children's literature blog for a second time!
The festivities will start on Monday 21st May and last for a few weeks…
Posted by Tracy Ann Baines on May 19, 2012 at 13:34
Special Guest Blog by Max Tastic
It's a blog takeover this week by the young, the opinionated, the frankly unhinged MAX TASTIC!…
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Any writers of 11+ fiction looking for a critique group?
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My first Notes From the Slushpile appearance
I have recently collaborated with Maureen for my first notesfromtheslushpile blog post titled: Ready to Publish?…
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International Book Giveaway and Ruth Eastham on how photography inspires writing
Today SCBWI's own Ruth Eastham guest blogs over on Absolute Vanilla about how photography inspires her writing. There are also two copies of Ruth's fantastic new novel, The Messenger Bird, being given away.
I read The Messenger Bird in…
ContinuePosted by Nicky Schmidt on May 16, 2012 at 8:20
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June SCBWI London SocialJune 26, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Young Vic Theatre Organized By: Anita Loughrey |
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Caring TimesAdded by Gillian Hesketh on May 4, 2012 |
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Muslim Writers' Award - Call for SubmissionsJuly 20, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm at N/A Organized By: Muslim Writers Award |
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Barefoot Books Illustrators’ Workshop with Vic TylerJune 19, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm at Barefoot Books Organized By: Barefoot Books |
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Plymouth's own SCBWI group!June 12, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm at Art Frame Solutions. Faraday Mill360 - 362 Faraday Trade Park, Cattewater Rd, Plymouth, Devon. PL4 0SE Organized By: Cheri Hunston (cheri.hunston@hotmail.com) |
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London Professional Series 2012 : The Book Cover
May 29, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – The Theodore Bullfrog Pub, First floor meeting room
Few people will deny that the cover of a book has a large impact on its success. What goes into the design of a book cover? Come along and find out. Our Professional Series in London provides a wond…
Organized by Paolo Romeo and Tina Lemon | Type: professional, series
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Summer Social and Scrawlcrawl in York
June 9, 2012 from 10am to 3:30pm – National Railway Museum, York
The SCBWI NE group will be meeting in the National Railway Museum for a day of writing, drawing and chatting. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the fun. We'll be meeting at 10 am under th…
Organized by Maureen Lynas | Type: scrawlcrawl, social
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Masterclass Series : The Revision Game Part One : Sara Grant
June 9, 2012 from 12pm to 4pm – The Theodore Bullfrog Pub, First floor meeting room
You’ve finished a first draft of your novel. It’s got a beginning, a middle and an end. But your first draft is only the first step on your road to publication. Reading and re-reading your manuscript…
Organized by Maureen Oakeley | Type: masterclass, revision
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Plymouth's own SCBWI group!
June 12, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – Art Frame Solutions. Faraday Mill360 - 362 Faraday Trade Park, Cattewater Rd, Plymouth, Devon. PL4 0SE
NEW! Plymouth Group of Children's writers and illustrators. For anyone interested in writing or illustrating for children. All welcome.
Organized by Cheri Hunston (cheri.hunston@hotmail.com) | Type: plymouth's, scbwi, group.
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Barefoot Books Illustrators’ Workshop with Vic Tyler
June 19, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm – Barefoot Books
Spend an hour with Barefoot Books’ Art Director, Vic Tyler, and learn how to present your portfolio to potential publishers. £5 concessions, £8 adults. Places are limited to 8. Please call 01865 311…
Organized by Barefoot Books | Type: publisher, portfolio, illustrators
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Barefoot Books Writers’ Workshop with Tessa Strickland
June 20, 2012 from 6pm to 7pm – Barefoot Books
Spend an hour with Barefoot’s co-founder and Editor-in-Chief Tessa Strickland and learn how to prepare and pitch your work to potential publishers. £5 concessions, £8 adults. Places are limited to 8…
Organized by Barefoot Books | Type: writers, publisher, pitch
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London Professional Series 2012 : SPECIAL EVENT : Introducing Hot Key Books
June 21, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm – TBA
A new imprint of Bonnier set up by Sarah Odedina, former editor-in-chief of Bloomsbury UK’s children’s division. They are actively building their list, and looking for children’s fiction for ages 9 to…
Organized by Paolo Romeo and Tina Lemon | Type: professional, series, special, event
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The Story Inside the Story
June 22, 2012 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm – Barefoot Books
Tessa Strickland, Editor-in-Chief, and Victoria Tyler, Art Director, reveal what happened along the way – the crises, the calamities and the moments of calm - as they created some of Barefoot Books’…
Organized by Barefoot Books | Type: publishing
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SECRETS TO SUCCESS: ILLUSTRATION AND CHILDREN’S BOOKS INDUSTRY EVENT – SATURDAY 23rd JUNE
June 23, 2012 from 10am to 5:30pm – Toynbee Studios Theatre, Arts Admin Lecture Theatre
VENUE: Toynbee Studios Theatre, Arts Admin Lecture Theatre, 28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6A. Time: 10.00 - 17.30Secrets to Success is an intensive one-day event held at Toynbee…
Organized by AOI | Type: illustration, industry
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Paris Writers' Workshop
June 24, 2012 at 5pm to June 29, 2012 at 7pm – The American University, Paris
The 2012 Paris Writers' Workshop offers a creative week of practical guidance and inspiration, as well as real-world tools for the craft of writing, staying current in publishing trends, getting noti…
Organized by WICE | Type: workshop, networking
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