Fall into Books Literary Conference

Join many of your favorite National Bestselling authors along with some authors that you definitely should get to know for the 1st Annual Fall into Books Literary Conference in Kansas City, MO.

Host hotel: Holiday Inn at the Plaza, One East 45th St, Kansas City, MO
Room rate: $89 per night!

Go to http://www.fallintobooks.com/ for all the details!

Join featured authors: Victoria Christopher Murray, ReShonda Tate Billingsley, L.Y. Marlow, Trice Hickman, Lyah Beth LeFlore, Vincent Alexandria, Jihad, J.D. Mason, Andre' Coleman, Clarence Nero, Frankie Nicole, Ebony Farashuu, Laverne Ballard, Shay Nolon and Rachelle Law.

Along with appearing authors: M.W. Moore, Renee Daniel Flagler, Jean Holloway, Esauren Phyer, James A. Jimason, China Ball, J.M. Benjamin, Toshia Shaw, Marc Lacy and Arlivia White.

 Robin Falls Kids Blog Talk Radio

VS Grenier will be talking about her picture book, Babysitting SugarPaw.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/robinfallskids

The 39th Annual Summer Conference

Full-time tuition: $495 (SCBWI members) $550 (Non-members)

Specific feedback on your work is available through:
$100 Individual Manuscript or Portfolio Consultation
$50 Portfolio Entry in Juried Showcase
Submission deadline: June 9th (inc) No exceptions.

Premium Workshops include:
$100 - PROtrack
$100 - Establishing Your YA Voice - Krista Marino
$100 - An Editor Over Your Shoulder: Polishing Your Picture Book - Diane Muldrow
$100 - Writing & Illustrating Children's Graphic Novels - Mac McCool
$100 - Pushing Pixels: Picture Book Illustration in the Digital Age - William Low

Cancellation Policy
No refunds on manuscript consultations.
No refunds on premium workshop registrations.
Full refund for tuition minus $75 until Friday, July 16th.
50% refund for tuition after Friday, July 16th.

2010 NSN National Storytelling Conference

Warner Center Marriot

21850 Oxnard Street

Woodland Hills, CA

Minnesota SCBWI Summer Workshop

Time: Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Elva Resa Publishing, 1890 Wooddale Drive, Suite 100, Woodbury, MN 55125
Cost: $25 members / $35 non-members
Registration at the door / Light refreshments

Join us at the office of Elva Resa Publishing to learn more about working with small presses. Karen Pavlicin, an award-winning author and partner at Elva Resa, will talk about the collaboration process used when creating children's books for its general-interest imprint, Alma Little, as well as its main imprint for military families. We'll talk about author, illustrator, and editor roles in the creative process and how those roles have played out in the creation and marketing of the company's most recent releases.

Authors and illustrators, please also bring your manuscripts and sketchbooks! In the spirit of the workshop, we’ll be holding a special collaboration exercise to flex those creative muscles.

 HWG Writing Brunch in Kayenta UT from 10am to 2pm.

VS Grenier guest speaker.

 VS Grenier guest blogger on Karen Cioffi's blog Writing for Children.

Guest post titled Does Marketing Really Matter with VS Grenier
In this guest blog you'll learn about my trials of marketing my picture book, Babysitting SugarPaw while being pregnant. There are lots of tips and inspiration. Okay, at least I think there is. LOL. I hope you enjoy it and please leave a comment. I'm going to be popping in throughout the day to answer any questions, too.

The Second Annual Teen Author Carnival

Jefferson Market Branch Library

425 Avenue of the Americas (at 10th St.)

New York, NY

Grant For Talented Youth

The first Grant by C.A.Milson will see three talented youth receive funding which can be used to help with research costs, purchase equipment or help with financial aid.

"I see people who have real talent never get a break, whether it is in writing, music, or acting." C.A. Milson stated, "In the last year I have seen several people almost give up on their dreams because they lack the resources or funding to get to the next level. I know how much of a challenge it can be to get a break. So this is just one way I can give back to those who have supported me."

The Grant is open to individuals up to the age of 25 who are pursuing a career in the Arts, Literature or Entertainment Industries.

HOW TO APPLY: Application is made by Email and attach documents as requested.
Please include the following:

Brief information about yourself including photo;
Outline of your financial position, specifying the sum needed, and what funds will be used for;
Details of any grants you have received in the last three years;
For Authors: Copies of a few reviews of your work if available.
For Musicians: Demos of your work in Mpeg format.
For Actors: Demo reel of your work or online portfolio

Deadline for the first Grant close 31st January 2011.

There will be three grant levels.
A: First Place Grant of $700 USD
B: Second Place Grant of $200 USD
C: Third Place Grant of $100 USD

Terms:
* If first place is awarded to an Author, he/she will have their work critiqued by C.A.Milson's Literary Agent, Grammar Chic Inc.
* All entrants must not have any work previously published either by a publisher, self-published, or paid magazine article.


Applications can be emailed to: Grants@authorcamilson.com. Include in Subject line: "Grant 2011"

Details: http://www.authorcamilson.com/Grants.php