It's About Time!
Whether you are beginning, powering through to the end, or revising a novel or longer non-fiction book, much of writing is about time. Where's the best place to start? How do you time the key changes that structure your book? Do scenes move at a pace matching the action? When do readers need a breather? And what words and rhythms best echo the pace of your story? A live webinar presented by author and educator, Suzanne Morgan Williams.
February RENO In-Person Meeting
Our next Member meeting in RENO will be on Sunday, February 2nd from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at the Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery (17 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501). We will be demonstrating how to navigate the SCBWI website. Hope to see you there!
February LAS VEGAS In-Person Meeting
Our next Member meeting and Writing Workshop in LAS VEGAS will be on Sunday, February 9th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at the East Las Vegas Library (2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101). We will be meeting in the multipurpose room. We will start the meeting with announcements, then engage in a presentation on craft with an interactive component. There will be time at the end of each meeting for questions and mingling. Guest presenter: Mary Jo Wilen.
Free Events:
Wednesday, January 8 @7pm
Nevada Anthology Team Zoom Meeting
If you are a Nevada SCBWI member and are interested in joining the development team please email Bonnie at nevada-ra@scbwi.org
Sunday, February 2nd from 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Monthly Reno In-Person Meeting
Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
Topic: Navigating the SCBWI Website
Sunday, February 9th from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Monthly Las Vegas In-Person Meeting
East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101. We will be meeting in the multipurpose room.
Topic: Writing A Children’s Book First Draft
You have an idea for a children’s book, but aren’t sure what to do next. Discover a few writing exercises for helping you better define your concept and finally write your first draft.
Writing exercise: Outlining your draft.
Sunday, March 2nd 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Monthly Reno In-Person Meeting
Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
Sunday, March 2nd 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Monthly Las Vegas In-Person Meeting
East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101. We will be meeting in the multipurpose room.
Topic: Writing A Compelling Plot For Children’s Books
Whether you are writing for toddlers, teenagers or anywhere in between, your story will be better with a compelling plot. Learn about story structures and techniques for organizing your children’s book’s narrative.
Writing exercise: Excavating the plot of your story.
Sunday, April 6th 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Monthly Reno In-Person Meeting
Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
Sunday, April 6th 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Monthly Las Vegas In-Person Meeting
East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101. We will be meeting in the multipurpose room.
What is a Narrative Arc and Why Is It Important in Children’s Books?
Discover what a narrative arc is and common types of arc formats. Learn how to find the arc in published work as well as your own.
Writing exercise: Chart your Arc with a current work-in-progress.
Refund Policy
Refunds will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Any refund will be minus Stripe fees and any other expenses. NO REFUNDS one month before an event. NO REFUNDS for Critiques or Mentorships because the payment is already promised to the faculty.
New Events Coming Soon!
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