SCBWI AZ
Mini "Novel Master Class"
July 10, 2010
Phoenix, AZ
Join us for a viewing of the SCBWI Master Class DVD with award-winning Richard Peck, followed by a lively in-depth discussion and novel troubleshooting session and more.
Details coming soon.
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SCBWI AZ
Presents
Nuts and Bolts Series
May 15, 2010
Blueprints and Building Blocks:
Designing, Crafting, and Refining Your Writing
A Workshop for Emerging and Developing Writers
on the Path to Publication
Presented by
Michelle Parker-Rock M.Ed.
and Dawn Dixon
Saturday, May 15, 2010
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Northwest YMCA
Community Room
7770 North Shannon Road
Tucson, Arizona 85741
SCBWI Member Rate: $27.00
Nonmember Rate: $33.00
Michelle Parker-Rock is a writer of fiction and nonfiction and the author of numerous books for young readers, including the Authors Kids Love series, nine multicultural biographies of contemporary children’s book writers. Michelle holds a Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in literature and writing and is a former writing instructor for the Institute of Children’s Literature. She is the Regional Advisor for SCBWI AZ and a frequent presenter at national, state, and local conferences and events.
Dawn is the former Regional Advisor for SCBWI Arizona and former bookstore manager for the SCBWI Los Angeles conference. She has been published in Turtle Magazine, Sunset Magazine, and various local newspapers and is currently revising a middle grade novel at a publisher’s request.
Topics Include:
-Critical Story Elements
-The Three Part Structure
-Promise and Premise: The Big Picture
-Developing Characters
-The Importance of the First Page*
*Participants can submit with their paid registration one first page of a properly formatted manuscript, to be used in a special workshop session - analyzing first pages.
Formatting Your Manuscript
- Use a good weight white paper, 8 ½” by 11”.
- Use Times New Roman 12 point or Arial 10 point.
- Use 1 inch margins all around. (Each side of the paper / top and bottom.)
- The first page is not numbered.
- Include (typed single space) in the upper left-hand corner of the page your name, address, phone, email. (First pages that are used at the workshop will be presented anonymously, and will not show your personal information.)
- In the upper right hand corner, give the word count for the entire manuscript; the intended audience; and whether it is a picture book, a middle grade novel, or YA novel.
- Center the title in all CAPS approximately half way down the first page.
- Start the text four lines down from your title.
- Double space the manuscript text.
- Number of typed manuscript lines should not exceed 12 lines.
REGISTRATION: E-mail RegioanlAdvisor@scbwi-az.org to register at the door on May 15th. Registrations are limited and will be processed on a first come, first received basis. SCBWI is not responsible for non-received items. Registration begins immediately and ends when spaces are filled. No refunds unless the event is canceled by SCBWI AZ. SCBWI AZ reserves the right to cancel the event due to insufficient registrations.
RETURN REGISTRATION FORM BELOW with PAYMENT to:
SCBWI Arizona
Nuts and Bolts Workshop
P O Box 26384
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE to SCBWI AZ
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Michelle Parker-Rock
Regional Advisor SCBWI AZ
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REGISTRATION FORM
Society of Children's Book Writers Illustrators Arizona
2010 Nuts and Bolts Workshop
Saturday, May 15, 2010
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Northwest YMCA
Community Room
7770 North Shannon Road
Tucson, Arizona 85741
NAME:________________________________________
E-MAIL:_______________________________________
Confirmation will be sent via E-Mail
MAILING ADDRESS____________________________
CITY_____________STATE___________ZIP________
LAND PHONE_________________________________
CELL PHONE_________________________________
SCBWI Member* Yes__________ No _________
*Proof of Membership You may include a copy of your current membership card as proof of membership. You may also login to www.scbwi.org click on Membership Renewal and then print a copy of the page that shows your membership expiration date.
SCBWI MEMBER RATE: $27.00 ___________
NON MEMBER RATE: $33.00 _________
My check made payable to SCBWI Arizona is enclosed.____
Check #_________ Bank ________
2010 Illustrators' Intensive
May 1 -2, 2010
The Art of The Picture Book
With Dominic Catalano
Author, IlluTstrator, Art Educator,
Highlights Foundation Workshop Presenter
Saturday, May 1, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
& Sunday, May 2, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Phoenix Art Institute
2233 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Join us for an in-depth and insightful look at the critical aspects of
the visual elements of the picture book, designed to help you augment
your potential success in the exciting field of illustrating books for
children.
For Intermediate, advanced, and professional children's book artists. Beginners welcome.
ABOUT DOMINIC CATALANO
Dominic Catalano is an artist, writer, musician, and teacher. He holds a
BS in art education from SUNY Buffalo, an M.A. in fine arts from SUNY
Oswego, an M.F.A. from Syracuse University and a Ph.D in Art Education from
Ohio State University. Dominic teaches Art Education and Illustration at
Bowling Green State University. He is also a featured workshop presenter
for the Highlights Foundation. His illustrations have appeared in many
children's magazines and have drawn high acclaim in many books for
children.
Dominic is the illustrator of Mouse Island by Eve Bunting (Boyds Mills
Press - 2008); Clink, Clank, Clunk by Miriam Aroner (Boyds Mills Press
2006); Bernard Wants a Baby by Joan Elizabeth Goodman (Boyds Mills Press
2004); and others. He is also the author/illustrator of Hush! (Gingham
Dog Press 2003); and Mr. Basset Plays (Boyds Mills Press 2003), among
others.
INTENSIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Words, Pictures and Design Working Together
Exploring the Form
Isolating Composition
Isolating Character
Putting It All Together
Professional Development; What are your unique talents?
The Marketplace
Networking
Q and A
PRE-ASSIGNMENT
Choose a favorite character from folk literature (a nursery rhyme, a
folk tale, a fairy tale, or a folk song) and place that character in a
setting that is different from pre-conceived ideas or the norm. This
change could reflect a difference in location, time period,
socio-economic considerations, etc. Complete a full-color illustration
in your choice of media, and bring it to the workshop for discussion.
Demonstrate to the best of your ability, YOUR ABILITY, especially with
the essential elements of picture book visual communication. (See
articles "Understanding the Visual Language of Picture Books,"
and "Visualizing Story: The Creative Art of Pictorial Narrative"
by Catalano that will be sent to you when your registration is confirmed.)
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR CLASS
Sketch book for notes and studio practices, at least 9x12
Pencils, eraser
A black line medium of some sort: Pentel, brush marker, etc.
Small collection of colored pencils (your favorites)
12 inch ruler
A pair of Scissors
Glue Stick
Water (or other beverage)
Personal snacks for pick-me-ups.
Lunch on Your Own. Bring your own brown bag or pick-up at nearby
restaurant.
COST
SCBWI MEMBER RATE: $80.00
NONMEMBER RATE: $100.00
REGISTRATION
Registration must be received by April 17th. Registrations are limited
and will be processed on a first come, first received basis. SCBWI is
not responsible for non-received items. Registration begins on March
31, 2010 and ends when spaces are filled. No Refunds unless the event
is cancelled by SCBWI AZ. SCBWI AZ reserves the right to cancel the
event due to insufficient registrations.
RETURN REGISTRATION FORM BELOW with PAYMENT to:
SCBWI Arizona
2010 Illustrators' Intensive
P O Box 26595
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE to SCBWI AZ
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Michelle Parker-Rock
Regional Advisor SCBWI AZ
This event is made possible with support from SCBWI International.
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REGISTRATION FORM
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Arizona
2010 SCBWI AZ Illustrators' Intensive
The Art of The Picture Book
With Dominic Catalano
Saturday, May 1, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 2, 2010 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Phoenix Art Institute
2233 W Dunlap Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85021
NAME:_______________________________________________
E-MAIL:______________________________________________
Event Confirmation will be sent via E-Mail
MAILING ADDRESS______________________________________
CITY_______________________STATE_______________ZIP__
LAND PHONE________________________________________
CELL PHONE_________________________________________
SCBWI Member* Yes__________ No _________
*Proof of Membership
You may include a copy of your current membership card as proof of membership.
You may also login to www.scbwi.org
click on Membership Renewal and then print
a copy of the page that shows
your membership expiration date.
SCBWI MEMBER RATE: $80.00 ___________
NON MEMBER RTE: $100.00 _________
My check made payable to SCBWI Arizona is enclosed.________
Check #_________ Bank ________
COMMUTE_____
STAY NEARBY (On your own - See hotel list below.)______
I would like to share a hotel with another participant. Share my email address. _____
Hotel arrangements are not the responsibility of SCBWI or SCBWI AZ.
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FYI
Partial Listing of Hotels Near the Phoenix Art Institute
Homestead Studio Suites Phoenix - North Metro Center
2101 W. Dunlap Avenue - Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-944-7828
Sheraton Crescent Hotel
2620 West Dunlap Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-943-8200
Towne Place Suites by Marriott Phoenix Metro Center=20
9425 North Black Canyon Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85021
602-943-9105
Homewood Suites by Hilton - Phoenix Metro Center
2536 West Beryl Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85021
602-674-8900
Mainstay Suites
9455 North Black Canyon Highway Phoenix, Arizona 85021
602-935-0900
SCBWI Summer Conference
Los Angeles, CA
For details and registration
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September 25, 2010
SCBWI AZ
Welcome to Our House
Annual Conference
Chaparral Suites Resort
and Conference Center
More details and registration information coming soon.
An SCBWI AZ Networking Get-Together is an informal social gathering in a given area where members throughout the state can meet for discussion and to become better acquainted. There is no fee to attend. Nonmembers are welcome to attend one meeting before becoming a member. To attend regularly, please join SCBWI. Members should present their SCBWI membership card as proof of membership.
LOCATION
Coffee Cove
538 S. Gilbert Rd. Suite 112
Gilbert, AZ 85296
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LOCATION
Central and Northern Arizona
Prescott, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Sedona, and Surrounding Communities
LOCATION
Prescott Public Library
Elsea Conference Room on the Main Floor
215 E Goodwin Street (corner of Goodwin and Marina)
Prescott, AZ 86303
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Greater Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Green Valley Vail, Benson, Sahuarita, Casa Grande, and Surrounding Communities
TBD
GET-TOGETHERS
GREATER PHOENIX
TBD
7:00 pm
LOCATION
Barnes & Noble Cafe at the Tempe Marketplace.
2000 E.Rio Salado Pkwy #1032
Tempe, AZ 85281
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AREA
Greater Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley, Green Valey Vail, Benson, Sahuarita, Casa Grande, and Surrounding Communities
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