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NC/NE Texas Programs - May through December 2013 - UPDATED!

The chapter has an exciting 2013 program lineup so far. Here are some dates and topics to add to your calendar. Visit the chapter's Upcoming Events tab on this website for times, locations and details (http://www.scbwi.org/Regional-Chapters.aspx?R=47&sec=Events).

MAY
6   Kid Lit Drink Night - Grapevine
18 Picnique-Critique - Open critique and lunch

JUNE
10 Kid Lit Drink Night - Dallas
22 Common Children's Book Blunders - from Query to Craft by author and speaker Chris Maselli

JULY
15 Kid Lit Drink Night – Collin County
27 Chapter Critique and Meeting

AUGUST
12  Kid Lit Drink Night - Grapevine
23  Dallas dinner (Dutch treat) with illustrator/author Priscilla Burris
24  “Blending Words with Illustrations” Picture Book Workshop & Portfolio Critiques by Illustrator/Author Priscilla Burris followed by Dutch treat dinner in Arlington.

SEPTEMBER
9   Kid Lit Drink Night – Dallas
21 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Creating Kids Books that Soar
with Lin Oliver, Author and SCBWI co-founder, Krista Marino, Executive Editor, Delacort Press, Marietta Zacker, Agent, Nancy Gallt Literary Agency, Jill Alexander, Author

OCTOBER
14 Kid Lit Drink Night – Collin County
26  Building Your Platform and Using Social Media Right from Day 1 Workshop by author and founder of Adventures in Kid Lit blog Martina Boone

NOVEMBER
4   Kid Lit Drink Night - Grapevine
16 Push Your Creativity Past All Limits Workshop by author and SMU creative writing professor Lori Stephens

DECEMBER
9 Kid Lit Drink Night – Dallas



Registration Form: Blending Words with Illustrations Workshop - Aug 24, 2013

Please print, complete and mail this registration form if you would like an illustration portfolio critique by Pricilia Burris during this workshop. There are a total of eight portfolio critiques available, and there are a few left for the new August date. 

We are lucky to host Priscilla Burris, a successful Southern California-based illustrator-author who has published many books for kids. She is also the U.S. illustrator coordinator for SCBWI.

In this full-day workshop, Priscilla will share her views on the publishing industry and what it takes to create a successful picture book. Targeted to illustrators and author/illustrators, you'll leave with a better understanding of how to blend words with illustrations. There will be lots of hands-on work, so bring a sketch pad, pens and pencils as well as your favorite picture book.

WHEN: Saturday, August 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE:  Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1330 Fielder Road, Arlington, TX  76013
WORKSHOP COST:  Admission is $45 for members, $60 for non-members
PORTFOLIO CRITIQUE COST:  $$35 for members, $45 for non-members. Download, complete and mail the attached form.

This workshop was originally scheduled for April 20. You do not have to pre-register if you do not want a critique. Hope you can make it! 

[PBurris 24Aug13 reg form.docx]

Newsletter - Spring 2013

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Here is the Spring 2013 issue of the NC/NE Texas SCBWI chapter newsletter. There are some informative and interesting stories that cover facts about our chapter, social media, Photoshop techniques for illustrators, a new publisher and how to get publicity for your book in your community news. Enjoy!

 



Mansfield Critique Group changes

We are no longer just a PB Group. We critique PB, Easy Readers, and Chapter Books. We no longer meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. We will meet the 4th Sunday of every month, from 2-4pm. Our location is the same: America's Best Coffee, Mansfield.



Newsletter Dec 2012

Registration Form for Cynthea Liu Workshop Nov.17th

Newsletter Fall 2012 revised

May June 2012 Regional Newsletter

Critique Groups

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 George Hellstern hellstgf@yahoo.com.

ALL = All types of children's stories
BB = Board book
PB = Picture book
MG = Middle grade
YA = Young adult
P = Poetry

ARLINGTON
Genre
Day
Time
Place
Status
ALL
4th Sun
3:00 P
The Waterford, 2650 W. Park Row
Open
 
Contact: Anita Copeland (anita_copeland [at] yahoo.com)
MG/YA
1st/3rd Sat
10:00 A
Members' homes
Closed
 
Contact: Liza Maakestad (liza [at] lgmaakestad.com)
ALL
1st/3rd Thur
10:00-12:00 AM
Barnes & Noble, Parks Mall
Open
 
Contact: Patricia Gray (pgray002 [at] tx.rr.com)


 
PB Only Mansfield Picture Book Only Group, 2nd/4th Wed., 9:30, America's Best Coffee, 1211 East Debbie Lane, Mansfield. Anyone interested should contact Carrie Brown) at: carrieb0813@gmail.com. OPEN

FORT WORTH
Genre
Day
Time
Place
Status
ALL
1st/3rd Tue
11:00 A
Barnes & Noble TCU
Closed
 
Contact: Diane Roberts (Draccoon [at] aol.com)
ALL
Every Thursday
7 - 9 PM
Ft. Worth Central Market
Open
 
Contact: Daryl Andrews (daryl [at] darylandrews.com)
ALL
Every Tuesday
7 - 9 PM
Barnes and Noble, Hulen
Closed
 
Contact: George Hellstern (hellstgf [at] yahoo.com)

Dallas
Genre
Day
Time
Place
Status
YA/MG
Every Wednesday
11:00 - 1:30 PM
Please Contact Coordinator     Open
 
Contact: Claudette Hoffmann (clrhoff [at] gmail.com)
YA/PB Wed 6:00-8:00 PM Haggard Library  Open
      Contact: Kris Torres (ktorrescreative [at]gmail.com)
  ALL  Every Thursday 12:15 (new time)  Barnes and Noble in Firewheel Shopping Center at Hwy 78 and the George Bush    Open
   Contact: Barbara E. Wilson (barbara_e_wilson@yahoo.com) 214-597-8999
ALL
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month
7 - 9 PM
Please Contact Coordinator
Closed
 
Contact: Patricia Vermillion (patricia.vermillion60 [at] gmail.com)

FRISCO
Genre
Day
Time
Place
Status
ALL
Last Mon
7 - 9 PM
Barnes & Noble Stonebriar Mall
Closed
 
Contact: Ella Slayne (voice [at] ellaslayne.com)
         
   

GRAPEVINE/KELLER
Genre
Day
Time
Place
Status
ALL
Wed
7 PM
Books-A-Million Grapevine Mills Mall
Closed
 
Contact: Cathy Weiskopf (asiu [at] msn.com)
ALL
1st and 3rd Thurs
10:30 AM
Contact Coordinator
Closed
 
Contact: Denise Benavides (dj4bena [at] yahoo.com)

ONLINE
Genre
Name
Contact
Status
PB
Busybees Picture Books Debbie Meyer (debmeyer [at] tx.rr.com)
Closed
ALL
Serendipity Sisters Leigh Attaway Wilcox (lawilcox [at] sbcglobal.net)
Closed
MG/YA
Akin's Group Carol Akins (kismet7216 [at] yahoo.com)
Closed
 MG/YA NEW!
Once Upon a Time
Alysia Broadfield (ambroadfield@yahoo.com)
Closed
                         
If you are interested in starting a new critique group in your area or online,
please contact George Hellstern, Critique Group Coordinator, hellstgf@yahoo.com

March April 2012 Newsletter

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Contact Info

Email: carol@barreyre.com
Website: Official Website


Advisors:
Carol Barreyre, Regional Advisor