Austin SCBWI
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Who We Are
The Austin Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is the local chapter of an international organization offering a variety of services to people who write, illustrate, or share the passion for children’s literature.
What We Offer
- Regular meetings at BookPeople with special guest speakers. See Calendar of Events for details. Meetings are open to the public.
- Help for members in finding a critique group.
- A Member Directory showcasing our members' talents and successes.
- Community outreach including book signings and readings at local bookstores, working with public libraries and schools, and hosting a booth at the Texas Book Festival.
You can find more about our organization and how to join on our About Us page.
Janet Fox to Present “Plot and Character: Crafting the Perfectly Balanced Story” at the April 10th Meeting
Posted in EventsSo, which is more important – plot, or character? What drives the stories you write and the stories you (and everyone else) like to read? The answer is that both plot and character bear equal weight in the best stories, and few of us can manage that balance in the first draft. Most writers prefer to write by starting either with character or with plot. In this lecture, Janet will discuss techniques for tackling your drafts, whether you are a character-driven crafter or a plot-driven crafter, so that you can complete a fully integrated and compelling story that will resonate with your audience. [Continue reading Janet Fox to Present “Plot and Character: Crafting the Perfectly Balanced Story” at the April 10th Meeting»»]
Volunteers Needed at the San Antonio TLA SCBWI Booth
Posted in OpportunitiesWe are seeking volunteers to serve as SCBWI member attendants at this year’s SCBWI booth at the Texas Library Association conference, to be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio from April 14 – 17, 2010. [Continue reading Volunteers Needed at the San Antonio TLA SCBWI Booth»»]
Submit Your Stories to Smories
Posted in OpportunitiesSmories is an innovative online project for writers for children (published and unpublished). www.smories.com is a free website for kids to watch little films of new stories being read by other kids. In order to attract great stories, Smories created a $1,500 prize for the best one submitted each month. From the submissions, 50 stories will be shortlisted each month, get narrated by kids and filmed, and the film attracting the most traffic on the site will win the prize.
Way Out West Book Festival: July 29 to 31
Posted in OpportunitiesAnnouncing the Way Out West Texas Book Festival July 29-31, 2010 at Espino Conference Center, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas. This event supports Alpine Rotary Club worldwide literacy initiative, the Alpine Public Library, and its Marathon branch.
See www.wowtxbookfestival.com for more information.
Christian Writers Conference: April 9 & 10
Posted in OpportunitiesChristian Writers Conference April 9-10, 2010 at East Texas Baptist Univ., Marshall, Texas. This conference covers all aspects of writing and marketing.
See www.etbu.edu/News/CWC for more information.
