Writers’ Day 2015

Mark your calendars! SCBWI CenCal Writers’ Day 2015, “Steps to Success,” will be held Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, at California Lutheran University’s Preus-Brandt Forum.

Whether you are new to the world of writing for children or you have many books under your belt, please join us for a dynamic day filled with the latest information on craft, submitting your work, securing an agent, and marketing from industry professionals. Be inspired by local success stories. Learn more about friendly, fun-loving SCBWI CenCal and all we have to offer.

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Rev Your Poetry Power with Joan Bransfield Graham

Award-winning poet Joan Bransfield Graham is leading a poetry writing workshop on Saturday, May 16, in Westlake Village. Joan took a few moments to answer some questions about exploring poetic possibilities.

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Retreat: An Editor’s Strategies for Reaching Fabulous Final Drafts

January 16-18, 2015

Instructor Deborah Halverson

Retreat Victors: left to right Carina Camamile, Stephanie Olivieri, Heide Boyden, Andrea Custer, Judith Roth, Owen Burgess, and Erik Talkin

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