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We update this page frequently, so check back often to keep abreast of what's going on. To learn about
the types of events we offer, see General Information About Events.
Lasso your calendar and don't let this event get away! WILD, WILD, MIDWEST 2013 SCBWI Multi-State Conference May 3-5, 2013 Fort Wayne Marriott 305 E Washington Center Rd, Fort Wayne, Indiana We’re rounding up children’s book buckaroos interested in a weekend chock-full of breakout
sessions, intensives, networking, big-name keynotes, editors, agents, an art show, manuscript and portfolio critiques, a cowboy
costume party and more! Hosted by: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and both Ohio SCBWI regions Click here for the brochure; registration begins Feb. 8 for SCBWI members. Fall 2013 Conference/Revision Retreat October 25-27, 2013 Kalamazoo, MI This event will be a small, "working" retreat focused on revision. There will be two tracks, picture book and novel. Each track will be led by a well known author. Please note the emphasis on the word "working." In order to attend, you must have a work-in-progress (WIP) that you would like to revise/improve during the conference weekend. Enrollment will be limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The retreat will be held at the Transformations Spirituality Center in Kalamazoo. Details are still be worked out, and the conference organizers (Pat Trattles/Charlie Barshaw) will share more information as soon as they have it. Previous SCBWI-MI Events: 2013 Networks Weekend: Your Area's Got Talent! February 16-17 and 23-24 and March 2-3, 2013 Reserve a weekend in late February or early March, 2013 as a day to meet, share, empathize, and network with the kids' book writers and illustrators in your area. Consider hosting a meeting at a local library, bookstore, bistro, or in your own home. Choose to create your own discussion topic or theme, discuss your favorite works, exchange craft tips, bring manuscripts for critique, or simply drink coffee, eat chocolate, and schmooze. What better way to spend a drab winter day than in the company of fellow creative souls? Previous SCBWI-MI Events: 2012 Fall
Workshop & Conference October 5-6, 2012 Downtown Detroit This conference was heavily focused on novel writing and featured author Libba Bray, her editor Alvina Ling from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and Bray's agent/husband Barry Goldblatt. We offered both a workshop on the evening of the 5th and a full-day conference on the 6th. Click here for more details. Shutta's Summer Schmooze August 12, 2012 Rochester Hills, MI Summer SHINE 2 June 23, 2012 The Library of Michigan, downtown Lansing This one-day conference offered two options, a "Writer Focus" and an "Illustrator Focus." Attendees had the opportunity to apply for our 2013 Illustrator Mentorship with Wendy Anderson Halperin! For complete details, click here. Spring Conference: "2012: The Sky Is Falling" May 12, 2012 Calvin College, Grand Rapids Join us for a one-day conference featuring guests:
Shutta's Summer Schmooze August 12, 2012 Rochester Hills, MI Summer SHINE 2 June 23, 2012 The Library of Michigan, downtown Lansing This one-day conference offered two options, a "Writer Focus" and an "Illustrator Focus." Attendees had the opportunity to apply for our 2013 Illustrator Mentorship with Wendy Anderson Halperin! For complete details, click here. Spring Conference: "2012: The Sky Is Falling" May 12, 2012 Calvin College, Grand Rapids Join us for a one-day conference featuring guests:
For complete details, click here. Conference organizer is Ryan Hipp: contact AT ryanhipp DOT com. Winter Critique Meet Weekend of March 11-12, 2012 Locations around Michigan New to SCBWI-MI! Coming this winter, a chance to meet up with fellow writers and illustrators to discuss each other's work in a supportive, professional environment. There's no cost to participate in Critique Meet, except for your time! The size of each group will determine how each location will be run. A large group may have an open-mike type of set-up, while smaller groups may have each participant read a chapter in advance. The options are endless! Previous SCBWI-MI Events: 2011 Fall Conference September 23-25, 2011 Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island Strength Training: Getting those Creative Muscles into Shape A workshop-based conference for experienced writers and illustrators Join us for an inspiring weekend of writing, illustrating, and fun at the Mission Point Resort on beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan. The weekend will target experienced writers and illustrators with craft-focused workshops designed to bring creativity to the next level. Faculty includes: Weekend of March 11-12, 2012 Locations around Michigan New to SCBWI-MI! Coming this winter, a chance to meet up with fellow writers and illustrators to discuss each other's work in a supportive, professional environment. There's no cost to participate in Critique Meet, except for your time! The size of each group will determine how each location will be run. A large group may have an open-mike type of set-up, while smaller groups may have each participant read a chapter in advance. The options are endless! Previous SCBWI-MI Events: 2011 Fall Conference September 23-25, 2011 Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island Strength Training: Getting those Creative Muscles into Shape A workshop-based conference for experienced writers and illustrators Join us for an inspiring weekend of writing, illustrating, and fun at the Mission Point Resort on beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan. The weekend will target experienced writers and illustrators with craft-focused workshops designed to bring creativity to the next level. Faculty includes:
The weekend will also include talks from:
For more details,
click here.
Networks
Weekend October 8-10, 2010 Start making your writing fantasies a reality! Sessions include:
Click
here for more details; here for full brochure. Summer
Schmooze
Full brochure: click here. This year's theme: Peace, Love, and Publishing will be celebrated in various locations around Michigan during the weekend of March 5, 6, and 7th. Can you dig it? It's that time
of year we SCBWI-MI'ers get to hang out with other dy-no-mite people who love kid's books as much as we do. Far out!
So pull out the tie-dyed t-shirts and love beads, plug in the lava lamp, and celebrate Networks Weekend 60's style! Be
there or be square! February 6, 2010
Don't miss this chance to review and improve your work with a professional working illustrator! For questions, contact Leslie Helakoski: leslie AT helakoskibooks DOT com. Registration form HERE (workshop full as of 1/20/10).
October 2-4, 2009
May
2, 2009 Click here for brochure. Presenters include Henry Cole, author; Lathy Landwehr, vice-president and associate publisher,
Peachtree; Nancy Butts, author; Yvonne Healy, author and storyteller; and Nancy Hull, author and writing professor. Coordinators:
Mindy Krasner (melkras AT earthlink DOT net) and Kris Remenar (krisis2cool4u AT yahoo DOT com). Paid manuscript critiques
are also available; for important submission info and tips, click here. May
3, 2009 Click here for brochure. Coordinators: Mindy Krasner (melkras AT earthlink DOT net) and Kris Remenar (krisis2cool4u
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