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We update this page frequently, so check back often to keep abreast of what's going on. To learn about
the types of events we offer, see General Information About Events.
Spring Conference: "2012: The Sky Is Falling"
May 12, 2012
Calvin College, Grand Rapids
Join
us for a one-day conference featuring guests: - Laini Taylor, YA fantasy author
- Jim DiBartolo, YA fantasy illustrator/graphic
novelist
- Jennifer Mattson, Agent with Andrea Brown Literary
- Hilary Van Dusen, Senior Editor, Candlewick Press
- Brett
Helquist, author-illustrator
For complete details, click here. Conference organizer is Ryan Hipp: contact AT ryanhipp DOT com.
Summer SHINE
2
June 23, 2012
The Library of Michigan,
downtown Lansing
This one-day conference will offer two options, a "Writer Focus" and
an "Illustrator Focus." Attendees will have the opportunity to apply for our 2013 Illustrator Mentorship with Wendy Anderson Halperin! For complete details, click here.
Save the date!
Fall Conference
October 5-6, 2012
Downtown Detroit
More details to
come, but this conference will be heavily focused on novel writing.
Previous
SCBWI-MI Events: 2012
Winter Critique Meet
Weekend of March 11-12, 2012
Locations around Michigan
New to SCBWI-MI! Coming this winter,
a chance to meet up with fellow writers and illustrators to discuss each other's work in a supportive, professional environment.
There's no cost to participate in Critique Meet, except for your time! The size of each group will determine
how each location will be run. A large group may have an open-mike type of set-up, while smaller groups may have each participant
read a chapter in advance. The options are endless! To see the many locations, click here.
Previous SCBWI-MI Events: 2011
Fall Conference
September 23-25, 2011
Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island
Strength Training: Getting those Creative Muscles
into Shape
A workshop-based conference for experienced writers and illustrators
Join
us for an inspiring weekend of writing, illustrating, and fun at the Mission Point Resort on beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan.
The weekend will target experienced writers and illustrators with craft-focused workshops designed
to bring creativity to the next level. Faculty includes: - Donna
Jo Napoli, award winning author of numerous books for kids from picture book to young adult
- Beverly
Horowitz, VP/publisher, Delacorte Press
- Tamra Tuller, editor, Philomel
- Matt Faulkner, illustrator and illustration instructor extraordinaire.
The
weekend will also include talks from: - Lawyer/agent Barry Furrow on book contracts
- Ryan Hipp on self promotion
- Boni Ashburn on picture books
- Novelist Kristin Nitz on writing essentials.
For more details,
click here.
Shutta's Summer Schmooze
August
14, 2011
Ann Arbor, MI
Shutta Crum's 11th Annual Summer Schmooze will
be held Sunday, August 14 from 2 pm to 5 pm. It's free! Just bring a dish to pass, something to share with the group about
your writing/books, and, if you can, a new (or like new) book to donate to the Marin County Library in Kentucky. For more
information e-mail Shutta at: shutta AT shutta DOT com.
This is an informal gathering and you do not have to be
an SCBWI member to attend. If you have friends who are interested in writing or illustrating for kids, or in joining the organization,
please feel free to bring them along or repost this information.
Summer S.H.I.N.E.
Downtown
July 16, 2011
Library of Michigan, Lansing, MI
If you’ve ever wanted to make your writing and illustrations shine, there’s no better
time. Join us as we help you with: Submissions, How-To’s, Inspiration,
and Notable Essentials. Ruta Drummond, Associate Publisher for tiger tales books in Ann
Arbor, will also provide a limited number of one-on-one paid critiques.
Click here for all the details.
Spring Conference: CRAFTfest 2011
May
14, 2011
Weber's Inn, Ann Arbor,
MI
This one-day event focused on the craft of writing and illustrating. Four simultaneously run intensive workshops
helped hone your skills. Speakers included: Event included lunch and was open to SCBWI members. Click here for more details.
Event included lunch and was open to SCBWI members. Click here for more details.
Event included lunch and was open to SCBWI members. Click here for more details.
Networks Weekend
February 25-27, 2011
Locations around Michigan TBD
A
chance to meet and network with other children's book creators in your area. Open to non-SCBWI members. Click here for details.
Previous SCBWI-MI Events: 2010
October 8-10, 2010
SCBWI-MI Fall Conference
Yarrow Golf & Retreat Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Start
making your writing fantasies a reality! Sessions include:
Workshop with author Darcy Pattison on structuring your novel Workshop with author Cinda Chima
on creating believable fantasy Workshop with Tor Senior Editor Susan Chang on plotting your novel Illustration Workshop with Henry Holt Art Director
Patrick Collins Breakout
session with Sleeping Bear Press Senior Editor Amy Lennex Breakout session with author Betty Raum on writing exciting nonfiction Breakout session with author Crystal Bowman on picture
books
Click here for more details; here for full brochure. Coordinator: Randy Bulla (flyinr2001 at yahoo dot com).
Summer
Schmooze
August 15, 2010
Ann Arbor, Michigan
The (9th) Annual Summer Schmooze, an informal summer get-together for Mi-SCBWI members and others interested
in writing for children, will be held at author Shutta Crum’s house in Ann Arbor on Sunday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m.
Bring a munchie to pass, anything you want to share (an f & g, art, new book, announcement, etc.), freebies you’d
like to pass on to other writers (writing magazines, books, catalogs, etc.), and any LIKE NEW books you want to donate
to the Martin County (KY) Library.
May 1, 2010
SCBWI-MI
Spring Conference
Lexington
Lansing Hotel, Lansing, MI
"The Tortoise and the Hare:
Journey to the Finish Line," a one-day conference filled with workshops on craft.
Our Speakers: - Ruta Rimas, editor at HarperCollins
- Lisa Yoskowitz, editor at Dutton Children's Books
- Beth Fleisher, agent at Barry Goldblatt Literary Agency
- Donna Gephart, mid-grade author of As if Being 12 3/4 Isn't Bad Enough, My Mother is Running
for President! and winner of the Sid Fleishman Award for humor
- Jay Asher, YA author of the New York Times bestseller Thirteen Reasons Why
- Jim Tobin, author and Dave Coverly, illustrator of the picture
book Sue MacDonald Had a Book; Dave is also the author/illustrator of three Speed Bump cartoon books and
a nationally syndicated cartoonist whose Speed Bump cartoons appear in more than 200 newspapers.
Full brochure: click here.
March 5-7, 2010
Networks
Weekend
Locations include: East Lansing, Kalamazoo, Marquette, Novi, Okemos, and Troy.
It's HAPPENING!
It's GROOVY!
It's NETWORKS WEEKEND! This year's
theme: Peace, Love, and Publishing will be celebrated in various locations around Michigan during the weekend of March 5,
6, and 7th. Can you dig it? It's that time
of year we SCBWI-MI'ers get to hang out with other dy-no-mite people who love kid's books as much as we do. Far out!
So pull out the tie-dyed t-shirts and love beads, plug in the lava lamp, and celebrate Networks Weekend 60's style! Be
there or be square!
February 6, 2010
Intensive Illustrator Workshop with Matt Faulkner
If you're like most people, your New Year's resolution
has something to do with getting back in shape. And like most people, you probably need a little nudge. Join SCBWI-MI for
our upcoming Picture Book Illustration Workshop with Matt Faulkner on Saturday, February 6, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the
Orion Township Library in Lake Orion, MI. Open to intermediate to advanced illustrators, this workshop will focus on exercising
creativity, toning up your editing expertise, and stretching your self-promotion options. Work with Matt, your own personal
trainer, to strengthen your skills and add power to your illustrations.
Matt Faulkner is the illustrator of many acclaimed picture books and currently teaches illustration
at the Art Academy University in San Francisco. The cost of the workshop is $80, which includes lunch. Session prerequisite:
bring your best 8 illustration pieces (not originals). Topics covered include:
Matt Faulkner is the illustrator of many acclaimed picture books and currently teaches illustration
at the Art Academy University in San Francisco. The cost of the workshop is $80, which includes lunch. Session prerequisite:
bring your best 8 illustration pieces (not originals). Topics covered include: - Group critiquing--what art directors look for
- Sketching the power scenes in a story (bring paper and pencils)
- The business of the business
- Understanding
story structure
- Bringing an objective eye
to your work
Don't miss this chance
to review and improve your work with a professional working illustrator! For questions, contact Leslie Helakoski: leslie AT
helakoskibooks DOT com. Registration form HERE (workshop full as of 1/20/10).
Previous
SCBWI-MI Events: 2009
October 2-4, 2009
SCBWI-MI Fall
Conference
Yarrow Golf & Retreat Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Click here for a description; here for the brochure. Coordinators: Jennifer Whistler (jenniferjwhistler AT yahoo DOT com) and Julie Chase (ruffdrft AT charter
DOT net). For information on scholarships to this conference, click here.
May 2, 2009
SCBWI-MI Spring Conference
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Click here for brochure. Presenters include Henry Cole, author; Lathy Landwehr, vice-president and associate publisher, Peachtree; Nancy
Butts, author; Yvonne Healy, author and storyteller; and Nancy Hull, author and writing professor. Coordinators: Mindy Krasner
(melkras AT earthlink DOT net) and Kris Remenar (krisis2cool4u AT yahoo DOT com). Paid manuscript critiques are also available;
for important submission info and tips, click here.
May 3, 2009
Novel Workshop with Nancy Butts
Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Click here for brochure. Coordinators: Mindy Krasner (melkras AT earthlink DOT net) and Kris Remenar (krisis2cool4u AT yahoo DOT com).
Read about our chapter's other Past Events.
Other
Events of Interest
Do you know of events of likely interest to children's authors and illustrators?
Email specifics to editor@KidsBookLink.org. If you would like your event information also considered for our regional
newsletter, click here.
Page last updated: 13 March 2011
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