May 17, 2012 in Opportunities
A note from Liz Mertz, Brazos Valley RA:
Registration is now open for the Writing Intensive with Jill Santopolo on Nov. 3, 2012. We will meet from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Glory Inn (Still Creek Ranch) in Bryan.
Writers for all age levels will benefit from workshops on Story Analysis, Character, Voice, and First Pages. Enrollment is limited to 30. Attendees may submit one first page of a manuscript for review.
Registration fee: $150 for SCBWI members; $175 for non-members
I have attached the flyer with the registration form. It is also available online.
Feel free to contact me at lizBmertz@gmail.com if you have questions or cannot download the flyer.
May 8, 2012 in Opportunities
“Once Upon a Time in San Miguel de Allende” – A Three-Day Intensive Children’s Writers Workshop
DATES (Two different sessions):
- Friday, Oct. 12 to Monday, Oct. 15
- Friday, Oct. 26 to Monday, Oct. 29
DESCRIPTION:
This is an intimate, intensive, three-day writers workshop for aspiring writers of picture books – limited to four students per session – who want to develop a picture book concept, hone their manuscripts, and learn about the publication process. If you’ve been struggling to produce a picture book manuscript, been discouraged by the tight publishing market – and, most of all, want to improve your writing – this workshop is for you. The goal is to inspire you to find both your voice and success in the children’s writers market. The seminar will be held in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
For more information about this amazing workshop with Dianna Hutts Aston click HERE.
April 24, 2012 in Opportunities
Introducing the Spirit of Texas Reading Program and Author/Illustrator Directory!
The original idea for the Spirit of Texas Reading Program came from Texas author, Andrea White. Mrs. White envisioned a more robust, dynamic relationship between Texas libraries and Texas authors/ illustrators where authors and illustrators constantly came into Texas libraries either in person or via the internet to talk to students about their books and the writing process. Mrs. White’s original idea was further developed to include an interactive website, original programming by Texas librarians, and annual awards for Texas authors/illustrators.
Author/Illustrator Directory: Imagine amazon.com for Texas authors and you have the idea of YART’s Author/Illustrator Directory. Authors and illustrators enter their name, location, speaking fees and other information into the directory, and librarians around the state “shop” the directory to find local authors to visit their libraries and authors outside their area to do virtual visits. All Texas authors and illustrators are encouraged to register, not just author’s focused on young adults. Librarians, authors and illustrators also have the ability to rate the visit & the location within the directory. Go to www.yartspot.com to register.
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