Visual Storytelling in Picture Books 00:00 © Chloe Yelland Understanding the importance of narrative in picture books is a key part of development for writers and illustrators. To... 1 Comments Read
Marie Basting, Our New Networks Coordinator! 10:06 Marie Basting @riewriting SCBWI British Isles has a new Networks Coordinator! The British Isles chapter is currently divided into te... 5 Comments Read
Agent Confidential: Erzsi Deak 02:00 Erzsi and her book Pumpkin Time! Name: Erzsi Deak AKA: Chick Hen Agency: Hen&ink Literary Studio 0 Comments Read
Ten-Minute Blog Break - 28th October 02:30 Attribution is an interesting subject in publishing. The writer is often credited as the sole creative force, but what about all the edito... 2 Comments Read
Ask a Publisher: Ali Dougal, Editorial Director for Egmont Press 02:00 @AliDougal talks to @HouseRowena Recorded June 20th 2014 in London at Egmont UK 2 Comments Read
Of what stories are you made? 07:00 If you're lucky you'll have a deep seam of stories running through your core. Rich and resonating. Characters that carried you off... 5 Comments Read
Bravo Badge Winners! 02:00 We're delighted to announce the winners of this year's badge competition. 10 Comments Read
ProCATsination, by Jion Sheibani 00:00 Click to enlarge Jion's Illustrator Showcase Gallery is here , She can be reached at jionsheibani@gmail.com Click here for... 4 Comments Read
Keep it short! Pippa Goodhart’s Picture Book Author Masterclass 14:00Kate Peridot I jumped at the chance to meet Pippa Goodhart and listen to her words of wisdom at the recent SCBWI Author Masterclass on... 2 Comments Read
Pitches and Pictures - Two Conference Competitions! 02:00George Kirk & Loretta Schauer Who wants to win feedback from a top industry professional? You all do of course! That is why the ... 5 Comments Read
Proofreading Tips: Common mistakes, errors, lapses and typos 02:00 This week, Catriona Tippin aka @ProofReadingTip highlights some common errors in English usage... 4 Comments Read
Ten-Minute Blog Break - 21st October 02:30 Is there life after Amazon? Is your library the place to find love? Is Iggy Pop a fairy story? Is there any end to these rhetorical questi... 3 Comments Read
Drawn to art 00:00 Gua Tewet, the tree of life, Borneo, Indonesia. - an inspiration piece by K. M. Lockwood 0 Comments Read
The mingling has begun... 13:47 Had a lovely time with Nancy on Friday to start the handover process in earnest. We're doing this gradually - think of it like a gr... 0 Comments Read
Huge Congratulations to Sally! 02:00 Charge your glasses and celebrate with SCBWI volunteer, Space on the Book Shelf Blogger and, among other competition successes, UV2012 Ho... 11 Comments Read
The Anatomy of a Monster 00:00 ©Nicola L Robinson The nights are drawing in, the shadows are getting darker.... As Halloween approaches, who better to divulge the met... 8 Comments Read
Meet Our Conference Volunteers! 02:00 The annual SCBWI British Isles conference is fast approaching, with yet again many amazing keynote speakers, workshops, and opportunities ... 4 Comments Read
Ten-Minute Blog Break - 14th October 02:30 Occasionally, SCBWI bloggers fall through my net, either because they blog at the same time as lots of other people, or don't fit the ... 4 Comments Read
Ask a Picture Book Editor 04:30 Our blog this month is all about . . . (Well, the first five are here for you this month. Tune in next month for steps 6-10!) ... 4 Comments Read
Introducing Our New Ed! 10:31 As promised and without, as they say, much ado here is the next editor of Words & Pictures .... 22 Comments Read
Featured Illustrator - Julia Walther 00:04 Julia Walther is this month's Featured Illustrator . One of the winning artists in last year's Undiscovered Voices , Julia has... 12 Comments Read
Ask a Publisher, Brenda Gardner, Publisher, Piccadilly Press 02:00 @baegardner talks to @HouseRowena Recorded June 19th 2014 in London at Piccadilly Press 5 Comments Read
Agent Confidential: Jo Unwin 02:00 Name: Jo Unwin AKA: I could tell you but I would have to kill you Agency: Jo Unwin Literary Agency 4 Comments Read
Ten-Minute Blog Break - 7th October 02:30 I'm not keen on doing research because I just want to get to the writing , even if that subsequently involves staring at a blank scree... 5 Comments Read
Destiny 14:48 The business of being a writer is riddled with doubt - I still struggle to call myself one. I haven't 'always written', at s... 14 Comments Read
SlushPile Challenge - October 2014 09:00 We are pleased to announce the October 2014 Slush Pile Challenge. 1 Comments Read
Illustrator Special: Why Booking an Illustrator Review is a VERY GOOD Idea! 12:00 For any illustrators thinking of booking a 121 Illustrator Review at the upcoming SCBWI Riding The Waves of Change Conference here'... 1 Comments Read
Hooray for Honorary Dave! 00:57 @iamdavegray This week we're delighted to celebrate with Dave Gray for his Honorary Mention in this year's Margaret Carey Conf... 2 Comments Read
Interview with Nick Butterworth 01:09 SCBWI is proud to welcome Nick Butterworth as this year's illustrator keynote at our annual Winchester conference . With over 12 mill... 8 Comments Read
Keep Your Finger on the PULSE 02:00 This year’s SCBWI conference sees the introduction of an exciting new PULSE Track, which focuses on the needs of our growing numbers of pu... 0 Comments Read