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Spring 2012 Events

 Bonjour a tous,
 
Here are a few of our upcoming events:
 
Show & Tell
Back by popular demand! 
 
Please join us for the first of our new series of quarterly Show & Tell evenings. This is a chance to meet fellow members, exchange news and questions and share your latest work. These informal gatherings are open to all SCBWI members and anyone who would like to find out more about the association.
 
When: Thursday, May 3 from 6:30-9p.m.
Where: in the 15th arrondissement (metro Bir-Hakeim or St. Charles)
Cost: 5 €  
RSVP: Please contact Andi (andrea.ipaktchi@gmail.com) to sign up, get the address and find out what to bring.
 
 
SCBWI France Spring Atelier 
When: Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.







Where: Marymount School, 72 Boulevard de la Saussaye  92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine. Metro Line 1 to Pont de Neuilly.
Cost: 55€ members/65€ nonmembers
RSVP: Please contact ARA Dana Carey (dcarey_ap@yahoo.fr)
 
Author/illustrator Sue Porter and founder/editor of Mijade, Michel Demeulenaere will present Sue’s latest picture book, PAPA SE MET EN BOULE and their collaborative process in bringing it to the world. 
 
The morning will include a presentation of Sue’s rich experience in writing and illustrating as well as an introduction to Mijade and French/Belgian children's publishing from Michel. In the afternoon there will be a workshop on generating ideas. In a concentrated mix of presentation, instruction and advice, Sue will guide you towards your own formula for creating characters and plots. Although Sue’s work is with picture books, the techniques could be applied to writing for any age group.







 
 
Retreat Treat for Writers and Illustrators
When: Saturday, June 2 from 9:30-6:00p.m.
Where: The Writing Mill, near RER C St Martin d’Etampes
Cost: 22€
RSVP: Please contact Tioka (advisor@scbwifrance.com). A minimum of 5 participants is required.
 
This is a great way to kick off your summer writing or illustrating project. Spend the day in an inspiring setting with supportive friends and make some real progress on your work-in-progress. Attendees are free to work at the communal table in the main room, find a patch of sunlight in the garden or make their way to the top of the mill, with it's panoramic view. Lunch is included. http://thewritingmill.com/
 
Schedule
  9h00 : Arrival

  9h30 – 9h45 : Coffee and Goal Setting

  9h45 – 11h30 : Writing Time
11h30 – 12h30 : Sharing (Optional)

12h30 – 13h30 : Light Buffet Lunch. Book Share and Discussion.

13h30 – 15h00 : Writing Time

15h15 – 15h45 : Walk in the fields or Peer-Review. (Both are optional)

16h00 – 17h00 : Writing Time

17h00 – 17h45 : Coffee and Conversation

18h00 : Departure
 
SCBWI Europe Summer Solstice Scrawl Crawl
When: June 21 from Dawn to Dusk
Where: Everywhere! (A slightly more precise itinerary will be posted soon)
Cost: FREE
Join SCBWI members all over Europe for this dawn to dusk writing and illustrating marathon. More details to come. 
 
Shop Talk with Writer and Literary Agent Ammi-Joan Paquette 
When: July (Date to be announced)
Details: TBD
RSVP: Please contact Tioka (advisor@scbwifrance.com). 


 

Contact Info

Email: advisor@scbwifrance.com
Website: Official Website


Advisors:
Tioka Tokedira, Regional Advisor
Dana Carey, Assistant Regional Advisor