WIK '15 Registration is OPEN!

Registration has now opened for the WIK '15 conference for SCBWI members!!!

Don't wait until the workshops you want to attend are full - attendance for many is limited to only 25, and there is Something for Everyone! From beginners to pros, from picture book writers and illustrators to "new adult" authors, craft, marketing, from how to find an agent, to maintaining that relationship once it is established.

You can find more information about the conference on the SOUTHERN BREEZE WEBSITE. While there, be sure to read up on our faculty list and the workshops that are being provided.

Members register now at 

https://southern-breeze.scbwi.org/events/writing-and-illustrating-for-kids-conference-2015/

Registration for non-SCBWI members will open on August 15, 2015.

See you all in October!

PS) Starting tomorrow, we will be highlighting different workshop presenters and optional activities every day.

REBLOG: SCBWI Comes to Decatur

SCBWI Comes to Decatur

Did you feel the winds change last month? Southern Breeze moved their Spring Mingle conference to Decatur.

READERS UNBOUND did a fabulous write up:

"A new literary wind blew into our town last weekend. That’s when Decatur, GA, already a book lover’s Mecca, thanks to Decatur Book Festival, became permanent home to the annual spring conference of the Southern Breeze chapter of the SCBWI. The what?..."

To read more click   ~ H E R E ~ .

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Writing a News Release by P.J. Shaw

Writing a News Release
by P.J. Shaw

P.J. Shaw wrote a great blog post on her blog, Wren Cottage Blog, about news releases...

"At this weekend’s Southern Breeze Springmingle 2015 in Decatur, Ga., I promised to post a sample news release. Below, is one I wrote for..."

Click   ~HERE~  to see P.J.'s great example of a news release.


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ABOUT P.J. SHAW:
As a writer, editor, and  public relations specialist, P.J. Shaw (Peggy J. Shaw, Meg McLaughlin) brings strong academic credentials and more than 30 years of professional experience to editorial projects. She is the author/editor of some 50 traditionally published books for children and adults, and works with clients who have book manuscripts to develop, press releases, theses or dissertations to write, or new books to publicize. Shaw also writes for magazines and newspapers,  and offers public relations services to corporations, small businesses, educational institutions, and individuals. Follow her on Twitter, connect at Linked In, or call 615•516•1256.