Writing Conferences

September 2010: KidLit Events in Southern California

Support Your Fellow Kidlit Authors and Illustrators! Event, readings, and signings in Southern California for the month of September are as follows: SEPTEMBER KIDLIT EVENTS: Thursday, Sept 9th 7 pm: Kathy Charles presents and signs John Belushi is Dead at Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90096  Phone: (310) 659 3110 Friday, Sept…

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From Your House to My House: Editors Discuss What Makes Them Choose Your book

Four fantastic editors got on stage at the 2010 SCBWI Conference to share what makes them choose your book. Moderated by editor Krisa Marino (Delacorte), she asked the tough questions of fellow editors Nick Eliopulos (Scholastic), Claudia Gabel (Katherine Tegen Books), Brenda Murray (Scholastic), and Jennifer Rees (Scholastic). A Few Opening Notes From Editor Krista…

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Crack for Children’s Book Writers

The SCBWI LA Conference is my literary crack! That’s right, you can’t beat four days of soul inspiring speeches, crafty keynotes, fabulous friends (old and new), and literary giants like M.T. Andersen serenading the crowd. I just got back from the big SCBWI Summer Conference and boy does it ignite you with inspirational fire! Don’t…

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