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Illustrators Print Showcase in Norwich at Norwich Millennium Library

July 26, 2013 to August 9, 2013
The Illustrators Print Showcase exhibition is coming to Norwich for the first time and will be on display in the Millennium Library 26th July – 9th August 2013We're planning to run events and promotions with local SCBWI members and Showcase…See More
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Sally-Jayne Poyton posted a blog post

Carnegie Shortlist Review – A Boy and a Bear in a Boat – Dave Shelton

Over on Space on The Bookshelf we're kicking off our Carnegie Features, with a review of 'A Boy and A Bear in a Boat' and mini-interview with author Dave Shelton.Come over, have a read and enter our Carnegie Giveaway!…See More
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MIDWEEK GOAL SETTING BRUNCH at Bill's Restaurant Covent Garden

May 23, 2013 from 11am to 1pm
Discuss your goals for the coming month at the SCBWI London Brunch. A great way to help your self stay on task and increase your productivity. Reflect on your achievements of the previous month and set fresh targets for the next one. Suitable for…See More
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Simon Frederick Beck updated their profile
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Fran Price updated their profile
May 10
Amanda Lillywhite posted a status
"Episode 2 of my webcomic for British SCBWI's online magazine Words & Pictures is now online http://ning.it/11p5ZCs Yay!"
May 10
Trish Campbell updated their profile
May 8
Steven Lenton posted a status
"Shifty and Sam has also been shortlisted in the AOI Ilustration Awards 2013 - over the moon at the response to my first title!"
May 8
Steven Lenton posted a status
"Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam is out now - Waterstones children's picture book of the month!"
May 8
Profile IconAmanda Hall, Simon Frederick Beck, Gemma Hopkinson and 2 more joined British SCBWI
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Trish Campbell shared a profile on Facebook
May 7
K M Lockwood (Philippa Francis) posted an event

Commercial Fiction - Books that Sell and Sell Well –with Lil Chase at Birmingham

May 18, 2013 from 11am to 2pm
Saturday 18th May, 11am-2pm –please bring your own lunch.Cost: £5 for SCBWI members; £7.50 for non-members.Venue: central Birmingham (ten minutes’ walk from Cathedral –address to be confirmed in coming days) We have millions of ideas for stories,…See More
May 5
Sharon Fried-Jones posted a blog post

The London Book Fair

Armed with enthusiasm and a decent pair of flat shoes, I dived head long into my first…See More
Apr 29
Kate Scott updated their profile
Apr 29
Debbie Coope posted a status
"I went to The Revision Game workshop last Saturday, in York, run by Sara Grant. My first Scooby-do and proper writerly event. What a fab day"
Apr 29

SCBWI Bloggers!

Are you a blogger?

Email Nick at webmaster AT britishscbwi.org to add you to our Ning's blogroll! The following are not in any particular order.


Ella Goodwin's blog


Lorraine Gregory's blog


Nicola L Robinson's Blog


Ozlem's Yikici's blog


Jan Carr's blog

 

The Nocturnal Readerby Davinia Andrew-Lynch

 

Brushing Upby Sam Zuppardi

 

In the Wishing Chair- podcasts and interviews on children's writing by Rebecca Brown

 

Laura Atkin'sblog

 

Bridging Imagesby Bridget Strevens-Marzo

 

Seven Miles of Steel Thistlesby Kath Langrish

 

Julie Fulton's blog

 

Eleanor Patrick's blog

 

Critically Yoursby Anne M. Leone

 

Frogs Blog From the Log by George Kirk

 

Mike Brownlow's blog

 

Not Quite UpWrite by Jo Wyton

 

My Word by Lisa Bratby

 

Ribble Babel by J.A. Brunning

A Novel Way by Tina Lemon

Rebecca Colby's Blog

KM Lockwood by Philippa Francis

Katie Dale's blog

Fifteen Days without a Head and Other Stories by Dave Cousins

An Illustrator's Life for Me by Lynne Chapman

Whirl of the Wheel by Catherine Condie

Claudia Myatt's blog

Candy Gourlay's new blog

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

Scribble City Central by Lucy Coats

Critically Yours by Anne M Leon

Alex Craggs' Blog

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

Julie Day's blog

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

Anita Loughrey's Blog

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

Sue Eves's Blog

Wilf by Addy Farmer

Sue Hyams's Blog

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If you blog on writing or illustrating for children, we can highlight your blog on the Ning's homepage for a month. You just have to blog at least once a week primarily on topics related to children's books. A great way to raise your profile, spread the word about your work and win more blog readers! Email Candy on webmaster AT britishscbwi.org

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The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators British Isles welcomes you to our very own Ning - where the fantastic writers and illustrators who make up our membership can show off their talents, advertise their work, network, interact, engage, and raise their profiles! If you'd like to join SCBWI, join on the international website

 

All members of SCBWI British Isles chapter are welcome to join! Sign in and a request will be sent to us. Please be sure to answer the questions because it proves to us that you are not internet malware. We're really sorry non-UK based SCBWI people, we're only accepting UK based members from now on. Please make sure your membership is up to date before you sign up! Email webmaster AT britishscbwi.org if you have any questions!

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Carnegie Shortlist Review – A Boy and a Bear in a Boat – Dave Shelton

Over on Space on The Bookshelf we're kicking off our Carnegie Features, with a review of 'A Boy and A Bear in a Boat' and mini-interview with author Dave Shelton.



Come over, have a read and enter our Carnegie…

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Posted by Sally-Jayne Poyton on May 17, 2013 at 11:21

The London Book Fair

Armed with enthusiasm and a decent pair of flat…

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Posted by Sharon Fried-Jones on April 29, 2013 at 14:11

Future Talent in 500 words. . .

Over on Space on the Bookshelf there's a feature about BBC Radio 2's 500 word kids's writing competition, with an interview with a judge, George Kirk, and one of the kid's who made through from the 90,000 entries to the second phase of…

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Posted by Sally-Jayne Poyton on April 26, 2013 at 12:45

Collecting Good News Like A Joy Sponge!

Don't be shy! Share your news for Celebrations! For our weekly Celebrations Round-up, send short items, including brief bio, up to 150 words, written in third person, in a single black font with book titles in italics. Our round-up list includes…

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Posted by Kathryn Evans on April 22, 2013 at 8:48

It's a good time to be a fan of stories . . .

Over at 'Space on The Bookshelf' Jo Wyton talks about why it's a good time to be a fan of stories, and the innovative storytelling techniques and opportunities the internet opens up. . .…



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Posted by Sally-Jayne Poyton on April 19, 2013 at 12:54

New Children's Literature Blog launch today! 'Space on the Bookshelf

New Children's Literature Blog launch today! 'Space on the Bookshelf' celebrates Children's Literature and the people that promote children's books. With features, and our unique 3D reviews, featuring reviews by adult readers and child…

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Posted by Sally-Jayne Poyton on April 5, 2013 at 10:29

Spot The Dog

I haven't blogged here for ages. I've been busy…

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Posted by Lesley Moss on April 2, 2013 at 15:36

...of creation's imperative

Posted by Tish Farrell on April 2, 2013 at 13:39

COMPETITION!!

All you have to do is Like Her Sister's Voice Facebook Page to win a copy of Her Sister's Voice and Her Other Voice. Draw will take place on Sunday April 14th. Good Luck!…

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Posted by Lesley Cheetham on March 17, 2013 at 18:15

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1 Illustrators Print Showcase in Norwich

Illustrators Print Showcase in Norwich

July 26, 2013 to August 9, 2013 at Norwich Millennium Library

Organized By: John Shelley

2 MIDWEEK GOAL SETTING BRUNCH

MIDWEEK GOAL SETTING BRUNCH

May 23, 2013 from 11am to 1pm at Bill's Restaurant Covent Garden

Organized By: Miriam H Craig, Anita Loughrey

3 Carnegie Shortlist Review – A Boy and a Bear in a Boat – Dave Shelton

Carnegie Shortlist Review – A Boy and a Bear in a Boat – Dave Shelton

Added by Sally-Jayne Poyton on May 17, 2013

 
 
 

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