Welcome! This is the website of the British Isles region of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, the only international organisation to support both published and unpublished writers and illustrators of children's books. To join SCBWI, sign up at the international SCBWI site.
2010 Writers' and Illustrators' Conference announced!
13-14 November, Winchester
SCBWI-BI IS ON THE UP! This is a landmark year for SCBWI British Isles - not only is it our tenth anniversary but many of our
members are breaking through with book deals, agent signings, prizes and good news all around! We are going to celebrate!
Our conference keynotes are Marcus Sedgwick, whose novel Revolver was shortlisted for the Carnegie this year, and award-winning illustrator Gary Blythe, beloved for illustrating the magical
picture book The Whales' Song.
There will be workshops on everything from plotting to character development. We will be offering a limited number of one-on-one
reviews - authors, show your manuscripts to editors; illustrators, sign up for a portfolio review with an art director, and new this year: sign up to get professional feedback on your website!
And for those who are published or about to be, come along to our new PULSE events, aimed at helping you survive the new realities of today's children's book market. And on the FRINGE there is a
critique meet, an open portfolio exhibition and exciting new competitions. Whether you're published or unpublished, this is an opportunity for you to network with other authors and illustrators
and publishing professionals, to work on your craft, and to be inspired. Don't miss it!
Sign up today at: http://www.britishscbwi.org/conference2010/
Psst! We are planning a super-duper exclusive VERY EXCITING event on Saturday evening. See you there!
Writers, join SCBWI's first Slushpile Challenge!
We know it’s not easy to rise out of the slush pile so SCBWI-BI hopes to give a few lucky members a leg up. Find out more about this amazing competition
Announcing SCBWI PULSE - exciting new events for published authors and illustrators
Click here to find out more about SCBWI Pulse.
We are now booking for our members-only AGENTS PARTY
We are incredibly excited to announce the 2010 SCBWI Agents Party that is to be held on 9th September ! More information and booking form
Don't miss our next Masterclass! Saturday, October 30th, 2010
Led by Pamela Johnson
Rules for Writing Fiction- Are There Such Things? Who Writes Them?
Are there such things? Who writes them?
A workshop in which writers will be encouraged to come up with their own ‘rules’ guaranteed to keep them writing. For more information see our events page.
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A MASTERCLASS FOR PICURE BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS!
SOLD OUT! New 2011 Date to be announced soon!
A good way to get stuck in after the summer holidays! Make your Picture Book really buzz! This is a creative look at page turns and story-boarding led by Garry Parsons. Saturday, September 11th. More information and booking form
Don't miss our Writer's Surgery on September 16
Come along with any questions/problems/queries you have about your writing and writing tutors Miriam Halahmy and Julie Sykes will try to help! More information
The ILLUSTRATOR SERIES: next masterclass is on 25 September
Come to a hands-on masterclass in Creative Self Promotion with Trish Phillips. Click here for more information.
The PROFESSIONAL SERIES!
Our next professional series evening on 8 July features Sarah McIntyre and her editor David Fickling. More information
Anthology Competition: UNDISCOVERED VOICES 2010
Suddenly the schmoozers became the schmoozees as editors and agents flocked to meet the winners at our February launch party!
Read the news article about the launch
Visit the Undiscovered Voices website
Featured Artist: Domini Deane
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Our featured artist is Domini Deane
Domini Deane is a self-taught artist who has been creating magical worlds since she could pick up a crayon. Her art reflects a childhood spent on both sides of the Atlantic, surrounded by remarkable places, people and animals. Her favourite medium is watercolour with a pinch of fairy dust! Domini is currently illustrating several children’s books for her mother (not yet published) and her first book cover (The Portland Sea Dragon) was published in March of this year. She is also working on a series of prints of the Chinese zodiac and a collection of multi-cultural angels. She would love to hear from any agents or publishers interested in her work!
Click on the image to start the slide show. Do you know you can view the images on full screen? Hover over the slideshow and a menu appears. Click the box with the arrow - it's the second from the right. Do leave a comment for the artist below!
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#7
Very cool usage of colours Domini :)
All the best:)
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#6
hi every body i am new on this nice iste
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#5
Some nice work here Domini, hope it grabs the attention of some publishers.
Good luck,
Paul. -
#4
Hey, I really like the purple penguin on roller skates! And congratulations on your first front cover.
Best of luck,
Clare. -
#3
Such beautiful jewel-like colours - I'm looking forward to see the multicultural angels!
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#2
congratulations, domini ... your illustrations remind me of the fantasy books i used to read as a young girl! fantastic fantasy!
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#1
These are really beautiful Domini, and congratulations on your first published book cover - hope to see more!
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