Cloudy April 2017
Dear Writing Friends,
It is hard to believe that April has already arrived. The sun has even peeked out from behind a cloud occasionally and the flowers are blooming.
We have been so busy with SCBWI-Oregon this year so far. We’ve had a PB Intensive in February and Wearing Two Hats in March.
This month we are having a Boot Camp Intensive for Non-Fiction on the 22nd at the Mulino Homestead. Our speakers are going to be Christy Peterson and Ruth Musgrave. If anyone knows anything about research and non-fiction, it is these two ladies. Just because you write fiction doesn’t mean this workshop wouldn’t benefit you. Every good book is based on some fact and knowing where and how to find information is invaluable. So, everyone is welcomed. For more information go to:
oregon.scbwi.org/events/nonfiction-bootcamp-spring-2017/
Hope to see you at one of the many functions that are happening. Until then…happy writing!
Judi
The Next Level
DATE: 4/15/17 from 2:00-4:00 p.m., TaborSpace
TOPIC: Listen To The Children
How to get meaningful feedback from children and teens on your board books, picture books, and novels.
Elizabeth Rusch is an award-winning children's book author and magazine writer. She writes both fiction and nonfiction in the areas of science, art, sports, waves, jokes, crayons, and mud — anything that catches her fancy. Recent titles include: The Music of Life; Ready, Set…Baby, the graphic novel Muddy Max: The Mystery of Marsh Creek, and the acclaimed middle grade nonfiction titles Eruption! Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives and The Mighty Mars Rovers. Visit her online at:
For more information see:
This is the last in our series until September. Thanks for all your support!
The League of Extraordinary Writers
DATE: 4/8/17, 2:00 p.m., Cedar Hills Crossing Powells
Dan Gemeinhart
Crunchy and Chewy
The author ofScar Islanddiscusses how to balance the external plot (the crunch) and the internal character arc (the chew) for compelling storytelling.
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The Write Direction
SW Write Direction April 2017
Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/08/2017
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Fanno Creek Brew Pub
12562 SW Main St. - Tigard, Oregon 97209
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Write Direction Coffee Hour April 2017
Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/20/2017
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
TaborSpace, Copeland Commons
5441 SE Belmont - Portland, OR 97215
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Non-SCBWI Information and Events
I found this while looking through the Regional Arts and Cultural Committee (RACC) in hopes that you can spread the word. The 2017 grant is open to professionals who have been working in the field of Literature for 10 years, and been a resident of Oregon for 5. I know that there are many in our group who could send in strong applications! See:
That’s all for this month. See you all soon!