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2010 Past Events
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February 18 |
Creative Café
Date: Thursday, February 18
Time: 4:00-7:00
Join fellow writers and illustrators
for an afternoon meetup.
Share your work, ask questions, find out the latest publishing news and meet some nice people who are passionate about creating books for children.
Where: Tea Corner 6, rue Mandar 75002 Paris
For more information, please contact: advisor@scbwifrance.com
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February 27 |
Are You Ready?
A Slush Pile Challenge
Do you have a manuscript that's ready to submit?
Do you have a cover letter?
Do you have a synopsis?
Do you have a first page that hooks the reader?
Are you interested in hearing what an agent really
thinks about your query?
Send 2 pages
-- a query letter and synopsis for middle grade and YA books or a cover letter and the first page
for picture books -- to advisor@scbwifrance.com
by 5pm on Saturday, February 27.
One submission will be selected and read by an agent who will offer feedback and suggestions for ways to...
Escape
the Slush Pile.
Deadline: February 27, 5pm!
Only open to SCBWI France members.
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March 9 |
Savoir Faire with Tioka Tokedira
Our series continues ....
When: Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30pm
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If you want to write a book, you can.
If you want to improve your writing,
you can. There's good information on the Internet, excellent books on the craft and helpful organizations to get you started.
But, if you want to have your work published, you also have to understand
the world of children's book publishing.
Join us for a discussion about what it takes to get published.
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Hosted by WICE @ The Library external link
Where: American Library in Paris
10, rue du General Camou,
75007 Paris
This event is free and open to the public.
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March 31 |
Show & Tell After the Louvre
When: Wednesday, March 31
Consider this a date.
The museum stays open late on Wednesdays.
The halls are almost quiet, the lighting is softer,
there's a very nice ambience. Why not
take a stroll with your inner artist before joining
fellow writers and illustrators for dinner at a nearby
restaurant?
Find a piece of art that you love, or one that helps you gain
a new understanding of your work, and later during Show & Tell, you'll have a chance to share with the group.
Where: Dinner and Show & Tell
will be at the
Thai restaurant Baan Boran:
43, rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris
a 5 minute walk from the museum.
Time: RDV at 7:45
at the foot of the spiral steps
in the main entrance of the Louvre.
Or meet us by 8pm at the restaurant.
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April 1 |
The Society of Children’s Book
Writers and Illustrators - France
former organizer
of the Red Wheelbarrow Creative Writing Contest
announces the
2010
Young Authors’ Fiction Festival
Open To All Young Authors,
Kindergarten/Grande Section – 12th Grade/Terminale,
Who Reside in the Paris Area and Write in English
organized in collaboration with
The American Library in Paris,
The International School of Paris
and
The Village Voice Bookshop
Festival Submission Deadline:
1 April 2010
Festival Celebration: 4 June 2010
The International School of Paris
13 rue Beethoven,
16eme
All festival participants are encouraged
to attend the Festival Celebration.
Festival finalists will be notified in late May 2010.
For Contest Guidelines : pdf here
Flyer in pdf : here
Please Contact: yaff2010@gmail.com
HAPPY WRITING!
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April 27 |
Creative Café
Date: Tuesday, April 27
Time: 3:00-7:00
Join fellow writers and illustrators
for an afternoon meetup.
Share your work, ask questions, find out the latest publishing news and meet some nice people who are passionate about creating books for children.
Where: Tea Corner 6, rue Mandar 75002 Paris
For more information, please contact: advisor@scbwifrance.com
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May 6 |
Shaping a Picture Book
/ Shaping Character
Thursday May 6, 2010
at Parsons Paris School of Design,
14 rue Letellier,PARIS 15eme
(Metro: La Motte Picquet-Grenelle)
Shaping a Picture Book / Shaping Character
with author-illustrator teachers and SCBWI board members: Pat Cummings and Bridget Strevens-Marzo
A picture book intensive for writers and illustrators,
in two optional parts:
Part 1: 16:30-18:45 Shaping a Picture Book
The nuts and bolts of picture book creation (for unpublished illustrators)
Part 2: 19:00 - 21:30 Shaping Character*
A hands-on creative workshop on character development,
for writers and illustrators of all levels of experience.
*Advance preparation for this part,
to email by May 4, see Assignment* below
In this two-part, two-person pooling of resources
and hands-on recipes, designed for SCBWI members
and Parsons students,
Pat Cummings (http://www.patcummings.com)
and
Bridget Strevens-Marzo (http://www.bridgetstrevens.com)
will first, cover the basics of picture book creation,
and then help you to help your characters come alive
and survive in the real world of the children's book industry.
Fee: One part: 20 euros,
both parts (full 5 hours): 30 euros
(Non SCBWI members: 30 euros / 40 euros)
Please email Jeanne de Sainte-Marie to register
(specify for which part if not both) and to send your check in advance.jeanne.desaintemarie35@gmail.com
A limited number of pre-booked individual reviews
are available at 25 euros.
Assignment*
for both writers and illustrator attendees of Part 2,
Shaping Character
to email by MAY 4 to: b@bridgetstrevens.com
up to 50 words describing one character of your choice.
up to 50 words describing the setting your character inhabits.
up to 50 words describing a conflict, predicament, or obstacle your character has to confront.
Illustrators may ALSO if they wish, bring to the workshop 3 pictures on 3 seperate A4 sheets illustrating these three aspects (character description, setting, conflict)
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May 25 |
Creative Café
Date: Tuesday, May 25
Time: 3:00-6:00
Join fellow writers and illustrators
for an afternoon meetup.
Share your work, ask questions, find out the latest publishing news and meet some nice people who are passionate about creating books for children.
Where: Tea Corner 6, rue Mandar 75002 Paris
http://www.teacorner.fr/
For more information, please contact: advisor@scbwifrance.com
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June 4 |
The Society of Children’s Book
Writers and Illustrators - France
The 2010
Young Authors’ Fiction Festival
Festival Celebration
Friday 4 June 2010
All festival participants are encouraged
to attend the Festival Celebration.
Festival finalists will be notified in late May 2010.
Where: The International School of Paris
13 rue Beethoven,
Paris 16eme
18h00 - 20h00
Organized in collaboration with The American Library
in Paris,The International School of Paris
and The Village Voice Bookshop
For more info - Please Contact: yaff2010@gmail.com
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September
16 |
Show & Tell Family Picnic
Bring your friends, bring your family
and bring some of your work to share during our potluck picnic to kick of the new season of SCBWI France.
Date: Thursday, September 16
Time: 6:30-9:00
Where:Eiffel Tour, lawn behind the “Pilier sud”
For more information, please contact: advisor@scbwifrance.com
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September
29 |
Writing Atelier
If you've been feeling the need to explore your creativity, join us for an evening focused on inspiring readings, writing exercises and sharing.
Date: Wednesday, September 29
Time: 6:45-9:00
Where:Tea Corner, 6, rue Mandar, 75002 Paris
www.teacorner.fr/
Cost: 30€ (includes dinner)
For more information, please contact: advisor@scbwifrance.com
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October
02 |
Meet Leigh Hobbs
Drop by the Red Wheelbarrow Bookstore
to hear author and illustrator Leigh (www.leighhobbs.com.au) talk about his latest projects.
Date: Saturday, October 2
Time: 2:00 pm
Where:book signing at 22, rue St. Paul 75004 Paris
Please contact the Red Wheelbarrow
(www.theredwheelbarrow.com)
for more information.
For more information, please contact: advisor@scbwifrance.com
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November
1
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NANOWRIMO
Just a reminder that November
is National Novel Writing Month
SCBWI France will be organizing write-ins on November 1 and most Sundays during the month. For more information about the locations and times, please contact.
For more information, please contact: Michele Helene
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November
10 |
Show & Tails*
Cocktails and long tales, celebratory toasts and war stories – join fellow SCBWI members for drinks, nibbles, our latest news and peaks at our works-in-progress.
Date: Wednesday, November 10
Time: 6:30-9:00
Where: TBD
*Strongly recommended for those attending
the ateliers and reportages or preparing
for the Salon du livre.
For more information, please contact: advisor@scbwifrance.com
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November
23 |
Writing Atelier
If you've been feeling the need to explore your creativity, join us for an evening focused on inspiring readings, writing exercises and sharing.
Date: Tuesday, November 23
Time: 6:45-9:00
Where:Tea Corner, 6, rue Mandar, 75002 Paris
www.teacorner.fr/
Cost: 30€ (includes dinner)
For more information, please contact: advisor@scbwifrance.com
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December
03 |
Join us for our
pre-conference workshops
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The Secrets of Building a Better Portfolio and Showing it Effectively with John Shelley
What makes your portfolio stand out from the crowd? How do you make your artwork resonate in the mind of an art director?
This workshop offers tips on strengthening your illustration portfolio and tightening your presentation skills, including focusing on your best work, establishing a rhythm, the ins and outs of compiling a professional portfolio, and tips on presentation.
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Presenting Yourself with Sandra Carey
As writers and illustrators, you often need to “pitch” your work to different audiences. Being able to speak about your work with grace, command, passion and authenticity is essential if you want to influence your audience. In this workshop we play with specific tools that can help you achieve these essential qualities of effective communication whether you’re speaking in formal or informal settings, or with large groups or one person. It’s more than delivering information. It’s about letting your personality emerge as you express your message clearly and effectively.
Biographies of John Shely and Sandra Carey
Free for attendees of the Dec 4 Idea to Book conference who register before October 31
Date: Friday, Dec 3
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Where:Parsons Paris School of Design
14, rue Letellier 75015
For more information, please contact: advisor@scbwifrance.com
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December
04 |
International
Conference:
for
Writers & Illustrators
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Join us for a day of workshops, discussions and gentle feedback with editor Noa Wheeler and art director Patrick Collins of Holt, agent Stephanie Thwaites of Curtis Brown and our very own Doug Cushman.
Date: Saturday, December 4
Time: 10:30am-6:30pm
Where: Parsons Paris School of Design
14, rue Letellier, 75015
Registration opens September 30.
The conference is made possible,
in part, by an Illustrator Grant
from the SCBWI International Office. |
For more information, please contact:
Dana Carey, AR dcarey_ap@yahoo.fr
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December
06 |
Professional Day
Salon du livre et de la presse jeunesse December 1-6
www.salon-livre-presse-jeunesse.net
If you've only got one day to atted the Paris children's book fair, this is it. French editors and art directors will be at the stands to answer your questions about their
maisons d'edition.
Date: Monday, December 6
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
(If you'd like to meet for lunch, a group will be gathering at 1:00 to go to a nearby restaurant.
For more details, please contact Gail Noyer )
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Happy hollidays to all
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