EVENTS

Picnique

12:30 – 4:00

May 24, 2008

Please join us in May for our second annual pot-luck schmooze. We’re starting early to we can eat and chat, then breaking into critique sessions to share our work. So dig out your favorite recipe and polish up your manuscript. Touch up your best illustration and come on out! 

Place: First United Methodist Church

The Toymaker

June 26th

1:00 – 4:00

Marilyn Scott-Waters

 Marilyn states on her web page that her goal is “to help grownups and kids spend time together making things,” and then adds that it is her “wish to amuse and delight.”  So prepare to be amused and delighted in June when Marilyn will lead us in a full afternoon of  fun and delight. This is one you won’t want to miss! Fee: $15 members/$25 nonmembers.

2008 Programs

North Central/Northeast Texas SCBWI

January 26: Bruce Hale – “Funny Business: How to Write Humor.” Who could better kick off our year than the creator of Moki the Gecko picture books and the Chet Gecko Mystery series? Please join us from 1:00 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, Texas for this great day of fun and learning. Contact Linda Powley @ LindaPowley@aol.com for more information, or check out our Web site at www.northtexasscbwi.org. Fee: $15 members/$25 nonmembers.

 February 23: Critique – Writers and illustrators will meet in a small group setting to gather feedback and grow. 1:00 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, TX. Contact Linda Powley @ LindaPowley@aol.com for more information, or check out our Web site at www.northtexasscbwi.org.

 March 22:  Making the Most of Your Computer – Ever wonder why you can’t find a document you know you saved? Well, this month our own George Hellstern will help us get organized. Join us for an informative talk on effective computer use, including editing and organizing tips for both writers and illustrators. 1:00 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, Texas. Contact Linda Powley @ LindaPowley@aol.com for more information, or check out our Web site at www.northtexasscbwi.org. Fee: Free to members/$5.00 nonmembers.

 April 26:  Critique – Writers and illustrators will meet in a small group setting to gather feedback and grow. 1:00 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, TX. Contact Linda Powley @ LindaPowley@aol.com for more information, or check out our Web site at www.northtexasscbwi.org

 May 24: Picnique – Join us this month for our second annual picnic and critique. First we will share a potluck of summer goodies, and then we’ll break into smaller sessions to share our works. It’s a good time to finally finish that conversation that started six months ago and then meet new friends. 12:30 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, TX. Contact Linda Powley @ LindaPowley@aol.com for more information, or check out our Web site at www.northtexasscbwi.org.

June 28:  The Toymaker – This month Marilyn Scott-Waters will conduct a workshop that should delight illustrators and writers alike. She will share some of the ways she helps grownups and kids spend time together by making things. 1:00 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, TX.  Please join us for the fun! Fee: $15 members/$25 nonmembers.

July 26: Critique –Writers and illustrators will meet in a small group setting to gather feedback and grow. 1:00 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, TX. Contact Linda Powley @ LindaPowley@aol.com for more information, or check out our Web site at www.northtexasscbwi.org

August 23: Shop Talk – This month we will have a Round Table discussion where we will share our marketing techniques, favorite web sites, pitch techniques, and just talk shop. 1:00 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, TX. Contact Linda Powley @ LindaPowley@aol.com for more information, or check out our Web site at www.northtexasscbwi.org

September 27: Growing for our Roots – This all-day intensive workshop, with nationally known guest speakers and break out sessions, will center on craft for both illustrators and writers. So roll up you sleeves and come armed to learn! 8:00 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, TX. Contact Linda Powley @ LindaPowley@aol.com for more information, or check out our Web site at www.northtexasscbwi.org  Fee: Early bird $75 for members/$85 for nonmembers; at the door $95 for all

October 25: Critique – Writers and illustrators will meet in a small group setting to gather feedback and grow. 1:00 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, TX. Contact Linda Powley @ LindaPowley@aol.com for more information, or check out our Web site at www.northtexasscbwi.org

November 15: Got High Concept? – This month Lori Wilde will be with us to talk about how to write an effective pitch that will propel your manuscripts and illustrations to the attention of agents, editors and art directors. Come join us to learn how to boost your career to new heights. 1:00 – 4:00 at the First Methodist Church in Arlington, TX Contact Linda Powley @ LindaPowley@aol.com for more information, or check out our Web site at www.northtexasscbwi.org. Fee: $15 members/$25 nonmembers.

December:  Holiday break

NEWS

Critique Groups
Members of the NC/NE Texas SCBWI participate in critique groups throughout the DFW area. Each group is organized by its own members and may have limits on membership and genre of manuscripts read. For more information, please contact trisholland@aol.com.

ALL = All types of children's stories
BB = Board book
PB = Picture book
MG = Middle grade
YA = Young adult
P = Poetry
* = Closed to new members
? = Unknown