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Zoom, email Gina Soldano-Herrle at rmcnfconnect@gmail.com to RSVP and get the link. What does making a graphic novel entail? Are you allowed to author-only a graphic novel? Let's dive into the graphic novel boom and why you'd choose to make your novel a graphic novel. Join Eisner-nominated author and illustrator Lily Williams as she discusses what makes a good graphic novel and why comics can sometimes be the best medium to tell a story. Critiques to follow in the second half of the Connect, email any work you'd like to share for feedback to Gina Soldano-Herrle (address listed above).
Join us as we prep for the conference: reviewing the schedule and planning our sessions, perfecting pitches, and chatting about what to expect at this year's Letters & Lines. Remaining Time: Critiques--bring 5-8 copies of your work in progress (up to 5 pages or 1500 words) to share.
lease join us to discuss distribution channels. I would also like to talk about the Letters and Lines Conference session and discuss how those topics may be especially useful to us. Anyone interested in self-publishing as well as seasoned self-publishers are encouraged to join us! Ann will send the link to everyone on the SCBWI RMC Self-publishing Connect list two days before the event. If you are not listed on the Self-publishing list please register to receive notifications with Ann Cunningham, ann@acunningham.com.
Did summer take a toll on your creative practice? Give your muse a boost as we head into autumn! We'll take turns sharing what helps us restart our work after a break. In spare time, let's hear from folks who attended a conference this summer and/or the upcoming Letters and Lines. Contact karenlee at rmcwyconnect@gmail.com for more information or for the Zoom link if you are not on the WY list.
Join the Summit/Eagle County Connect in September for a roundtable on individual writing practices and what we each do to get into the groove of writing, and how we can set ourselves up for success even when life gets in the way. Remaining time will be spent on critiques. Be prepared with an excerpt of your work (up to 1,500 words) to share and discuss. RSVP to Leigh at rmcsummitconnect@gmail.com to get the Zoom meeting link.
Gently used kidlit and craft book-swap starts at 5pm. No rules, but be polite! Presentation starts at 5:30: Preparing crafts and activities for our books to use at events and school visits. Julie will present examples created for bookstore storytimes and events. Please share an idea you have liked, AND bring your book for the group to brainstorm ideas--even a favorite for “practice”! Contact: Julie Rowan-Zoch, jrzoch@gmail.com--NO RSVP necessary. *LAST in-person meeting in 2024
Did you attend Letters & Lines? Were you not able to go? Join us as we recap the conference and chat about things we learned and things we're looking forward to implementing into our creative journey. Remaining Time: Critiques--bring 5-8 copies of your work in progress (up to 5 pages or 1500 words) to share.
Second Star to the Right will again host our annual Book Birthday Bash. All are welcome to join in celebrating the RMC PAL books published between November 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024. Register for the event here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-scbwi-birthday-bash-hm93bhbc.
Two agents and an author share the inside scoop on the agent + author relationship, including tips and tricks that help agents make money for their clients AND authors write books while they have an agent - plus an overview of 2024 in the book world and time for Q&A. This panel will feature Fleur Bradley, author of Daybreak on Raven Island, & Helen Masvikeni, Associate Literary Agent, kt literary. Sara Megibow, Vice President and Senior Literary Agent of kt literary, will moderate. Questions: Contact the YA team at kdmwriter@gmail.com.