SCBWI

Society of
Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators

Illinois

Illinois

  • https://illinois.scbwi.org/events/recordings-by-request/
  • WATCH THE RECORDING from our Recordings BY REQUEST page. Unlimited viewings for a month with a small convenience fee. Magical Middle Grade Resource Sheet   Lorelei Savaryn  presents on writing middle grade fantasy, including how she plans & writes her novels, advice on building magic systems, tying magic into plot, finding inspiration, as well as tips and tricks for creating engaging, heartfelt stories. Lorelei (loreleisavaryn.com) is an author of creepy, magical stories for children. She holds a BA in creative writing and is a former elementary teacher and instructional coach. When she isn’t writing, she spends her time amidst the beautiful chaos of life with her husband, four children, and dog outside of Chicago. Her books are THE CIRCUS OF STOLEN DREAMS (out now), THE EDGE OF IN BETWEEN (April 19, 2022), and THE NIGHT TRAIN (2023). You can follow her on Twitter @LoreleiSavaryn, or on Instagram at loreleisavarynauthor.     The content of all SCBWI-IL presentations (including presentation recordings and handouts) is copyrighted and may not be reprinted, blogged, tweeted, written, orally transmitted, and/or reproduced without written permission of the copyright holder. This falls into the category of protecting intellectual property.  It would be a breach of copyright law to give away a detailed report of our presenters’ material. Your professionalism is greatly appreciated!
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztkd4PW71fU
  • https://illinois.scbwi.org/scbwi-il-mentorships/scbwi-il-illustrator-mentorship/
  • SCBWI-IL Networks provide free, drop-in programming monthly in a city or town near you.  Writing, illustrating and diversity netwotks arr open to both members and non-members. They focus on the craft and business of children's storytelling. Come and see what our creative community is all about!
  • https://illinois.scbwi.org/2021/11/15/writing-memoir/
  • https://illinois.scbwi.org/prairie-wind/
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