Resources March 7, 2008

Ireland SCBWI Chat- a private forum for members                          http://groups.google.com/group/ireland-scbwi-chat      Database of Literary Agents                                                                                             http://www.agentquery.com 

 

British Isles SCBWI                            

Writer’s Retreat  

 Contact Maeve for booking form at scbwiireland@gmail.com 

When: 16-19  May 2008 (Friday afternoon through lunch on Monday)  

Writers-in-Residence: Julia Golding and Shoo Rayner

Programme: Arrive on Friday for a casual dinner and an evening of relaxing with your peers.

On Saturday and Sunday, have a lie in or go stroll in the 10 acre grounds before breakfast is served. Then, after breakfast, use some of that morning energy to work on your individual creative projects. Julia Golding, award winning author of The Diamond of Drury Lane and the Cat Royal series, among others, will talk to us about researching, writing and marketing her novels.  Shoo Rayner, author and illustrator of hundreds of children’s books, will talk about school visits, marketing and selling online, and digital illustration.  Creative exercises will infuse each day and you have the option to have your work critiqued by your peers. All meals are provided and there is a bar for drinks.

On Monday, Tessa Strickland, co-founder of Barefoot Books, will talk about how the publishing house was started, its future and how to submit.

Lunch will be served before everyone returns to their own creative abodes!

Cost: Cost for four days and three nights of great food, lodging and a productive social ambience, is £270 per person.

Where: Pendrell Hall, Near Wolverhampton, “This imposing 19th century victorian country house is set in 10 acres of landscaped gardens in beautiful rural Staffordshire. Wood panelling, unique fireplaces and an impressive foyer create an ambience which is stylish and welcoming.”   There are good transport options and you can visit www.pendrell-hall.org.uk to learn more!

Be aware . . . places are limited so email Sue Hyams at membership@britishscbwi.org to reserve a place now!