Looking for a Fun Kidlit Writers' Conference? Give Springmingle a Try
Springmingle '15 Writers'
and Illustrators' Conference will take place on March 13-15, 2015 in Decatur,
GA, in its brand new Decatur Library venue, where attendees can enjoy the sites, shops, and restaurants of
Decatur throughout the conference weekend. They have a fantastic line up
this year for writers and illustrators of all levels. Every session, every
speaker, every moment is designed to help writers and illustrators improve
their work. Meet editors and agents from industry-leading agencies and
publishing houses—and the friendliest, most supportive colleagues one could
ever hope to find.
This year's
conference faculty includes: Giuseppe Castellano, Art Director at
Penguin Young Readers Group; Karen Grencik, Literary Agent/Co-Founder of
Red Fox Literary, LLC.; Elise Howard, Editor, Algonquin Young Readers; Bill Mayer,
Award-winning Illustrator; Meg Medina, Award-winning Author; and Neal
Porter, Publisher, Neal Porter Books, imprint of Macmillan Children’s Book
Group.
Attendees will find
nearly a dozen workshop sessions, including:
· 101+ Reasons for Rejection: Literary agent
Karen Grencik covers the most common reasons a manuscript gets rejected,
and how writers can avoid that fate.
· Writing La Vida Loca: Young adult author
Meg Medina discusses cultural identity and writing fiction for young
readers at a time when diverse children’s literature is critically
needed.
· Traditional Picture Books in a Digital Age: Publisher
Neal Porter gives an in depth look at visual storytelling and learn how
character development, story structure, and the almighty page turn still matter
in a time of ever-decreasing attention spans.
Visit our website for a complete listing of workshops: https://southern-breeze.scbwi.org/events/springmingle-15/.
This conference offers a variety of sessions about the
essentials of writing and illustrating for young readers. Learn the basics, or
study advanced topics including how to sell and market your work.
Add more value to your Springmingle experience with these
one-day optional sessions on Friday, March 13:
The Writer’s Intensive with Author Meg Medina: Mining for
Stories. Join Meg Medina as
she leads you through exercises to access your memories and find your authentic
voice, story lines, and characters. Register for just this one-day program, or
combine with Springmingle for a full weekend of learning and networking. Cost: $75.
Illustrators' Day. Attendees will gain a deeper insight into the
day-to-day inner workings of a children’s book art department. Neal
Porter will share tales and tips on how to make an illustrator's work
appealing and visible to gatekeepers of the daunting, and often infuriating
world of children's book publishing. Guiseppe Castllano will discuss
what his art department looks for in illustrators and what methods he uses
to find them. The segment will also cover best practices in being a freelance
illustrator. Cost: $75.
Manuscript or
portfolio critiques. Register for formal critiques by February 8. Cost:
$45. Free, informal peer critiques will also be available at the conference.
Advance registration is required and spaces are limited.
Membership to SCBWI is not required. Early bird tuition is $195 for SCBWI
members, $235 for non-members, or $215 for students. After March 9,
registration is $275. For those from outside the Decatur area, a limited number
of discounted hotel rooms are available at the Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory, http://bit.ly/1vXolHL.
Not a member of SCBWI? Join for just $85. You’ll gain access
to important industry updates, be eligible for contests and awards, and receive
a bi-monthly magazine filled with useful information. And you’ll be part of the
largest organization for writers and illustrators of children’s books, with
22,000 members worldwide.
Hope to see you there!
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