SCBWI Western Canada Chapter

Speakers Series in Calgary AB

Upcoming meetings:

March 26 2012
Special Topic: Historical Fiction for Kids

Presenter: Lois Donovan

Join Lois Donovan, author of "Winds of L'Acadie" (Ronsdale Press), to explore writing historical fiction for kids, including creating historically accurate characters.

Cost: Free for SCBWI members and $5 for non-members

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm  Doors open at 6:30 pm
Location: Southcentre Mall, Calgary -- Community Meeting Room, Lower Level

April 23 2012
Special Topic: Getting Started as an Illustrator

Presenter: Val Lawton

Join Val Lawton, illustrator of "Where Does Your Dog Sleep" and other works, for a discussion on how to get started as an illustrator, build your portfolio, and approach publishers.

Cost: Free for SCBWI members and $5 for non-members

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm    Doors open at 6:30 pm
Location: Southcentre Mall, Calgary -- Community Meeting Room, Lower Level

Contact: Pamela McDowell, pmcdowell@shaw.ca

May 28 2012
Special Topic: E-Book Publishing

Presenter: Nancy M. Bell

Join Nancy M. Bell, author of "Laurel's Miracle" (2011) and Senior Editor of MuseItUp Publishing (a Canadian e-book publisher), to discuss everything about e-book publishing.

Cost: Free for SCBWI members and $5 for non-members

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm   Doors open at 6:30 pm
Location: Southcentre Mall, Calgary -- Community Meeting Room, Lower Level

Contact: Pamela McDowell, pmcdowell@shaw.ca