SCBWI Metro NY PO Box 1475 New York, NY 10276-1475 212 545-3719 scbwi_metrony@yahoo.com	SCBWI Metro New York Tuesday Professional Series where professionals from the publishing world share their wisdom and advice. Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June The Professional Series meets once a month from September to June. Speaker information for each month is available below. Please re-check details closer to meeting dates in case of last minute changes. Location: The Anthroposophical Society, New York Branch, 138 West 15th Street (between 6th Avenue & 7th Avenue). Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. If you are pre-registered and you have not checked in by 7:20pm, we will assume you are not coming and assign your seat to someone else. Cost: $15 for SCBWI members, $20 for nonmembers Seating is limited to the first 80 people. Registration: By check: Please list which meetings you will be attending, make the check payable to SCBWI Metro NY, and mail to: SCBWI Metro NY, P.O. Box 1475, New York, NY 10276-1475 Online: Please see "Purchase Tickets" buttons below. Walk-ins: We do accept payment at the door; however, due to the popularity of the Professional Series, meetings may sell out. March 16, 2010 World Building: Creating a Reality Connie Hsu, Assistant Editor at Little, Brown, will discuss how world building (limitations of the world, logistics of the setting, believability of the setting and characters, etc.) is crucial for every book, from fantasy to historical fiction (and even realistic contemporary fiction). This talk will be primarily geared towards middle grade and young adult writers. April 13, 2010 Say Yes! with Dan Yaccarino Dan Yaccarino has written and illustrated over three dozen children's books. Dan is the creator and producer of Nickelodeon's animated series Oswald and the upcoming Willa's Wild Life. Dan is currently developing new animated series based on his popular books Unlovable and Go Go America, as well as writing and illustrating more books for children. Dan lives with his wife, two children and vintage toy collection. May 18, 2010 Getting Past the First Reader: How Your Manuscript Can Make the Cut Katherine Jacobs, Associate Editor at Roaring Book Press Grace Elizabeth Kendall, Editorial Assistant at The Blue Sky Press will be talking about what it takes to move your manuscript past the first reader and on to publication. "From tone to plot to setting to character, first readers are looking for a lot in your manuscript -- and they are looking quickly. How can you improve your chances of standing out in the pile? This event will cover what first readers are looking for in a manuscript and how you can improve your manuscript's chances for success." June 8, 2010 Marketing to the Max: Publicity for Children's Book Authors & Illustrators Author and publicist Susanna Reich and author/illustrator Melanie Hope Greenberg will share tips on what you can do to promote your published book. They will talk about how to prioritize your marketing time and money, work with an in-house publicist, reach out to local media, craft a press release, develop contact lists, and identify and exploit your book's niche. Online marketing will be covered too, with a special focus on social networking, author and illustrator websites, blogging, and blog tours. Melanie Hope Greenberg has illustrated 16 picture books, six of which she has written. Her Mermaids on Parade Blog was recently selected as one of the "100 Best Book Blogs for Kids, Tweens and Teens." Susanna Reich is an award-winning children's book author and the Account Services Manager at Raab Associates, Inc. Previous Events: September 29, 2009 The 32-Page Dissection: What Reviewers Look For When Critiquing Picture Book Fare Elizabeth Bird, Book Reviewer and blogger, SLJ: Fuse #8, Senior Children's Librarian, New York Public Library Newsletter article October 13, 2009 A Diamond in the Slush: What Picture Book Editors Are Really Looking For Alisha Niehaus, Editor, Dial Books for Young Readers Alexandra Penfold, Associate Editor, Paula Wiseman Books Newsletter article November 10, 2009 Agents Panel Chris Richman, Upstart Crow Joe Monti, Barry Goldblatt Literary Sarah Davies, The Greenhouse Literary Agency Newsletter article December 8, 2009 YA Literature Panel Krista Marino, Senior Editor, Delacorte, will address character voice. Knopf Delacorte Dell 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019 Lexa Hillyer, Editor, Razorbill, will talk about "an 'Extreme Manuscript Makeover': Tips for making your book cleaner, better, prettier, and WAY more salable." January 12, 2010 Portfolio Critiques Patrick Collins, Creative Director at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, will critique 3 portfolios which will be chosen by lottery. Portfolio suggestions: - Include only ONE style in your portfolio; if you can do other styles, save them for another portfolio. - Include a variety of compositions. - Try to have 3 pictures that include the same character, to show that you know how to draw characters from different angles with different expressions. - Include at least one picture that shows you can convey movement. February 2, 2010 What I Learned from Nancy Drew: Tools of Fast-Paced Plotting Chris Eboch gives away her secrets about plotting! Chris is the author of the exciting new Haunted series The Ghost on the Stairs and The Riverboat Phantom. Chris says, "Nancy Drew's adventures have captivated girls across generations. 'Grab you by the throat' openings pull readers into the story. Cliffhanger chapter endings ensure late-night reading under the covers. A little danger, a lot of drama, likable characters and something new to learn -- be it about paleontology digs or movie shoots -- keep readers coming back for more." Chris shares what she learned while writiting about the famous sleuth, and how you can use these techniques to make any story or book better.	View larger map