I just posted my December newsletter, including information about an online "Writing Children's Books" workshop, and gift vouchers for manuscript critiquing and mentoring.
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* Online “Writing Children’s Books” workshop in the works *
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ContinuePosted on December 13, 2011 at 10:32
Congratulations to Ayodele Olofintuade, author of Eno's Story, for being one of three finalists (from 126 entries) for the Nigerian Prize for Literature (NLNG Prize). You can read full details in this blog entry.
I had the pleasure of editing this book (amongst other children's books) for Nigerian publisher, …
ContinuePosted on October 3, 2011 at 9:51
OK, so I know summer isn't over yet, but my daughter is off to her first day of school (ever) tomorrow. This means I will have much more time available - after I finish marking MA dissertations over the coming week. And it also means that aspiring writers with children everywhere can now turn their attention back to perfecting their work.
So, I've decided to offer an end of summer sale. Get 10% off a picture book manuscript critique if…
ContinuePosted on September 6, 2011 at 9:48
I have worked with Wendy Hue on several manuscripts, and gave her editorial feedback on two drafts of her recent self-published book, Tópé Arrives. I have always been impressed with how passionate and articulate Wendy is. You will see from the interview below how hard she has worked to develop, and ultimately self publish, her novel after having doors closed on her from the publishing…
ContinuePosted on August 10, 2011 at 9:30
Julie Fulton said… Thanks for the comment Laura. Interesting to see you critique picture books. Must store that in my memory banks for when I've 'finished' the next one or two!
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Bekki Hill said… Hi Laura,
Thanks for joining the South East group. I have got your email but rather snowed under, so will reply as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience.
Bx
candygourlay said… May 23, 2013 from 11am to 1pm – Bill's Restaurant Covent Garden
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 s…
Organized by Miriam H Craig, Anita Loughrey | Type: goal-setting, social
June 4, 2013 from 6:45pm to 9pm – St. James Piccadilly Conference Room
Aptness of Apps? · 4th June 2013 Nick Cross - Digital Product Manager, OUP Other Speakers - TBC Book Apps for ipads and tablets are popular with parents and children, but what does this mean for writ…
Organized by David Richardson & Sally Poyton : profseries@britishscbwi.org | Type: professional, series
June 29, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm – St George's, Bloomsbury
with Sarah Malley, art director, and a designer (tbc) from Egmont Children’s Books In this masterclass we will be working with Sarah Malley and a designer from Hodders Children’s Books. Pre-workshop…
Organized by Anne-Marie Perks | Type: illustrator, masterclass, series
July 5, 2013 at 4pm to July 8, 2013 at 10am – Holland House
Helen Stephens, author illustrator, Gerry Turley, author illustrator, Natascha Biebow, Blue Elephant Storyshaping (an editing, coaching, and mentoring service) tbc, and Sarah Frost, commissioning edi…
Organized by Anne-Marie Perks scbwiillustration@gmail.com 01494 775416. | Type: picture, book, retreat, for, illustrators, and, writers
July 13, 2013 from 12pm to 4pm – North West Region - Manchester
A panel of special guests: Zoe King/Elizabeth Bonsor - The Blair Partnership Catherine Pellegrino - Agent Philippa Donovan _ SmartQuill Editorial will deliver throughout the afternoon giving insigh…
Organized by Stephanie Williams - lilyboo147@googlemail.com | Type: workshop, one-to-one, sessions
July 26, 2013 to August 9, 2013 – Norwich Millennium Library
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 2013 We're planning to run events and promot…
Organized by John Shelley | Type: exhibition
August 24, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm – North West Region - Manchester
Children's Author Steve Hartley's workshop 'Keeping up Appearances' is both entertaining and interactive, giving you a simple behaviour model that will aid you in giving distinctive and consistent ch…
Organized by Stephanie Williams - lilyboo147@googlemail.com | Type: workshop
September 7, 2013 from 12pm to 4pm – London
This class will focus on how to connect with readers in the 5-8 age group. We will cover story ideas, writing styles and trends in young fiction, as well as the tricky business of how to submit your…
Organized by K M Lockwood (Philippa Francis) | Type: masterclass
September 14, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm – St George's, Bloomsbury
With author illustrators Bridget Strevens-Marzo and Sue Porter. Have you wondered what wasn’t working in your book dummy, or how to get the right narrative flow between words and image? This…
Organized by Bridget Strevens-Marzo | Type: illustrator, masterclass, series
September 17, 2013 from 6:45pm to 9pm – St. James Piccadilly Conference Room
Industry Professionals Speakers TBC What are the Slush Pile Turn-Offs ? - How can we make our writing or illustrations stand-out from the rest? What makes an agent, editor or publisher reach for t…
Organized by David Richardson & Sally Poyton : profseries@britishscbwi.org | Type: professional, series
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