About tag:www.nescbwi.org,2007:/about//1 2007-03-28T19:20:09Z SCBWI offers members support, information, and education at a local level. For New England residents, membership in SCBWI automatically confers membership in one of three New England regions at no additional fee. Movable Type 3.2 New NESCBWI Website tag:www.nescbwi.org,2007:/about//1.112 2007-03-28T18:18:34Z 2007-03-28T19:20:09Z Welcome to the new NESCBWI website, redesigned with updated technology and rushed into service to replace our old ailing web platform. While most of the site works as it ought to, some areas have yet to be completed--most notably the... Greg Fishbone http://gfishbone.com Welcome to the new NESCBWI website, redesigned with updated technology and rushed into service to replace our old ailing web platform. While most of the site works as it ought to, some areas have yet to be completed--most notably the CONNECTIONS speakers directory, which will be added back as soon as possible.

Thanks to everyone who provided input and suggestions on how the New England SCBWI website could be improved, and especially to those who pointed out parts of the new site that needed further tweaks and fixes.

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  • We've created a New England SCBWI Blog to provide children's book industry news, non-SCBWI events, opinions that don't necessarily reflect those of SCBWI as an organization, and other items that may be of interest to our members. You will find official SCBWI news, events, and conference information in the main section of the website.
  • Each page of the site includes a random illustration from a New England SCBWI member, and a showcase of all artwork can be viewed here.
  • Members with RSS readers can subscribe to feeds for New England SCBWI News and the New England SCBWI Blog.
  • Easier navigation, better compliance to web standards, and all kinds of other bells and whistles.

This one should last us a while.

Version 1.0: 2000-2001
Thanks to Jan Kozlowski, we were one of the first SCBWI regions to establish a presence on the web!
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Version 2.0: 2002-2007
Our website expanded with lots of useful new features.
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Version 3.0: 2007-
We're moving into the future again!
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]]> Mark Your Calendars! tag:www.nescbwi.org,2007:/about//1.94 2007-03-25T13:08:52Z 2007-03-27T01:29:58Z Our annual SCBWI New England Conference is a three-day event May 18, 19, and 20, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua New Hampshire. Friday, May 18, is our Nuts and Bolts day concentrating on marketing and promotion. The... Greg Fishbone http://gfishbone.com Our annual SCBWI New England Conference is a three-day event May 18, 19, and 20, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua New Hampshire.

Friday, May 18, is our Nuts and Bolts day concentrating on marketing and promotion. The keynote speaker will be Stephen Fraser, literary agent from the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency in New York City. The afternoon will also offer two workshops choices and will close with a marketing questions and answer panel with Stephen, Alexandra Penfold from Simon and Shuster, Yolanda LeRoy from Charlesbridge and Theresa Howell from Northland Publishing.

Saturday, May 19 is a broad conference day for emerging and experienced writers and illustrators. We are delighted to have Bruce Coville and Sid Fleischman as keynote speakers, along with workshops, manuscript and portfolio critiques, First Pages, and First Look workshops, door prizes, book sales and signings.

Sunday, May 20 will be a workshop day dedicated to revision and strengthening the craft of writing. Our keynote speaker is Cheryl Zach, author of many young adult and mystery novels. Attendees will have workshop choices both morning and afternoon with books sales through out the day.

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Friday night, May 18 will also feature a “Cabaret Night” in the ballroom with dancing and music by Joey the DJ. Special guest performers are scheduled and participants from the audience will be encouraged.

Brochures for the conference will be mailed shortly to all SCBWI New England members. We hope you are able to join us for this busy and informative weekend.

]]> Whispering Pines Book List tag:www.nescbwi.org,2007:/about//1.90 2007-03-25T12:47:31Z 2007-03-25T12:49:54Z For everyone who couldn't attend our 2007 Whispering Pines Retreat, Jan Kozlowski has compiled a list of writing books that the group put together. READING LIKE A WRITER-Francine Prose ON WRITING-Stephen King STEERING THE CRAFT-Ursula LeGuin WRITE YOUR STORY-Marion Dane... Greg Fishbone http://gfishbone.com For everyone who couldn't attend our 2007 Whispering Pines Retreat, Jan Kozlowski has compiled a list of writing books that the group put together.
  • READING LIKE A WRITER-Francine Prose
  • ON WRITING-Stephen King
  • STEERING THE CRAFT-Ursula LeGuin
  • WRITE YOUR STORY-Marion Dane Bauer
  • NO MORE REJECTIONS: 50 SECRETS TO WRITING THAT SELLS-Alice Orr
  • A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN-Virginia Wolfe
  • MAKING A LITERARY LIFE-Carolyn See
  • THE WRITER'S JOURNEY: MYTHIC STRUCTURE FOR WRITERS-Christopher Vogler
  • THE HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES-Joseph Campbell
  • BIRD BY BIRD-Anne Lamott
  • ARTIST'S WAY-Julia Cameron
  • WALKING IN THE WORLD-Julia Cameron
  • WRITING MAGIC: CREATING STORIES THAT FLY (2007)-Gail Carson Levine
  • WRITING FICTION: A GUIDE TO THE NARRATIVE CRAFT-Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey French
  • WRITING DOWN THE BONES-Natalie Goldberg
  • WILD MINDS-Natalie Goldberg
  • TAKE JOY-Jane Yolen
  • WRITE FIRST-Donald Murray
  • BREATHING IN, BREATHING OUT- Ralph Fletcher
  • STARTING FROM SCRATCH: A DIFFERENT KIND OF WRITER'S MIND-Rita Mae Brown
  • ZEN AND THE ART OF WRITING-Ray Bradbury

]]> 2007 Conference FAQ tag:www.nescbwi.org,2006:/about//1.78 2007-03-16T02:25:56Z 2007-03-25T13:31:09Z Here’s some basic and miscellaneous information about SCBWI New England’s annual conference in Nashua on 18-20 May 2007.... Greg Fishbone http://gfishbone.com Here’s some basic and miscellaneous information about SCBWI New England’s annual conference in Nashua on 18-20 May 2007.

]]> • Can I register online?
No, we can’t offer that option. We’ve looked into some simple (i.e., affordable) online commerce programs, and they were too simple to accommodate our conferences, with so many options people can sign up for. We’ll continue to look for the best online recourse.

• Why haven't I received a brochure yet?
The brochures are at the printers and will be out in the mail shortly.

• Some of the information on the website is different from what is in the printed brochure. What gives?
This website is more up to date. (Which doesn’t mean it’s perfect.) If a speaker’s schedule changes so that he or she cannot attend the conference, we’ll announce that here.

• I want to become a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators so I can pay the lower registration costs. How do I do that?
You can sign up through the organization’s central website.

• This will be my first writing conference, and there’s so much happening I don’t know what to choose or where to go. Help!
We’ve all been in that situation. Two things can make your conference more enjoyable and productive. When thinking about workshops, look for options that are intended for "Beginners" or "All." When you arrive on Saturday morning, look for the New Member Table during the registration period. There you’ll find volunteers who can answer questions about SCBWI, your schedule, conference packet, or critique assignment.

• I just had my first book published. Can I have it on sale at the conference?
Congratulations, but no. The conference bookstore will offer books by conference presenters or about the craft or business of creating books for children. But with so many writers and illustrators attending, the store can’t stock everyone’s titles. There are two ways within the Saturday conference to show off your book to other attendees. First, you can bring one copy for the Member Book Display. Second, you can donate a copy as a Door Prize for the end of the day.

• I’d like to volunteer for next year’s conference, or propose a workshop. How do I do that?
Great! At the conference we’ll announce next year’s director, who can take your name. We’ll post a call for workshop proposals on this website later this year. But first all the organizers have to take a long nap.

]]> Yolen wins Roots of Writing Award tag:www.nescbwi.org,2006:/about//1.88 2006-04-27T16:19:20Z 2006-04-28T16:20:54Z SCBWI New England congratulates member (and past RA) Jane Yolen on receiving the Roots of Writing Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Female Writers. This is the first year the award has been granted. The SF-FFW announced this award... Greg Fishbone http://gfishbone.com SCBWI New England congratulates member (and past RA) Jane Yolen on receiving the Roots of Writing Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Female Writers.

This is the first year the award has been granted. The SF-FFW announced this award in 2005 to honor seven influential female science fiction and fantasy authors: Betty Ballantine, Madeleine L'Engle, Anne McCaffrey, Ursula K. Le Guin, Kate Wilhelm, Joanna Russ, and Andre Norton.

]]> Congratulations to Magazine Merit Plaque winners! tag:www.nescbwi.org,2006:/about//1.89 2006-04-20T16:21:42Z 2006-04-28T16:23:35Z SCBWI New England congratulates members from the region who have won Magazine Merit Plaques for material they published in children’s magazines last year. In fact, three of the four 2005 plaque winners come from our region: Patricia Bridgman for her... Greg Fishbone http://gfishbone.com SCBWI New England congratulates members from the region who have won Magazine Merit Plaques for material they published in children’s magazines last year. In fact, three of the four 2005 plaque winners come from our region:
  • Patricia Bridgman for her story "Ghoulies and Ghosties" in Cricket

  • Susan Meyer for her poem "Summer is Ending" in Cricket

  • Brian Lies for his cover art for Spider

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