SCBWI Central California Region

Welcome to the SCBWI Central - Coastal California Website

We are a regional chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, providing programs and services for SCBWI members in the counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Kern. All SCBWI members are invited to participate in our local events.

For SCBWI Orange and Los Angeles County regional events, go to www.scbwisocal.org.
To learn more about SCBWI national events, go to www.scbwi.org.

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Upcoming Events

Saturday, February 11, 2012

WORKSHOP:
The Art and Craft of Novel
Building

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join Kathleen Duey,author of Skin Hunger, for a full-day hands-on workshop.

Morning Session: "Writing Real People"

Afternoon Session: "Writing Storylines that Rock"

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Instructor is Kathleen Duey,
author of over 70 novels
for young readers K-YA

Saturday, March 3, 2012

WORKSHOP:
How to Write
for Educational Publishers

1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Are you an educator? Someone with particular expertise on a topic? A writer who loves to research and share findings? This workshop will “demystify” the process of submitting work to educational publishers and how best to get your foot in the door.

Fairview Baptist Church
113 E. Fairview Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93307
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Saturday, March 24, 2012

WORKSHOP:
Passionate About Picture Books – Crafting a Good Story

9:00 a.m. – Noon

This workshop, taught by Barbara Bottner, will focus on discovering the sources for strong picture books, using character to develop plot and secrets of pacing your story.

Topping Room, E.P. Foster Library,
651 East Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
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Barbara Bottner, NY Times
best selling author & illustrator