-Posted on: July 25, 2020
Candy Gourlay, blogger extraordinaire and award winning author of ‘Tall Story’ and ‘Shine’ joined us for an afternoon packed with information and laughter. Over two sessions, Candy covered both what to do to write a great book, and what to …
-Posted on: July 24, 2020
We were thrilled to be able to host an event – in association with the fabulous local literacy charity Bring Me A Book – with author, historian, curator and expert in children’s literature, Leonard Marcus.
Leonard’s presentation was titled, ‘What …
-Posted on: July 24, 2020
Chris Cheng, co-RA of Australia, and his librarian wife Bini joined a few members for an enjoyable dinner, discussing the state of publishing in Australia and the world.…
-Posted on: July 23, 2020
Our critique group members got a treat this month, when award winning and best selling Australian author Kate Forsyth joined us for our monthly critique meeting – and gave our writers her thoughts on how they might improve their stories!…
-Posted on: July 23, 2020
We were so happy, when, despite the time difference, the inspirational Emma Dryden agreed to join us for a Skype Masterclass in revision. Emma had to start her presentation at 7am NY time, but she was wide awake and packed …
-Posted on: July 23, 2020
We had the pleasure of having dinner with visiting award winning Australian author James Roy today. James is the writer of many YA and adult books – and we had an interesting meal with him, learning about his work habits …
-Posted on: July 23, 2020
SCBWI were lucky to be able to host an inspiring verse writing workshop with Sonya Sones for about twenty participants, followed by an intimate dinner with Sonya -where the conversation and laughter flowed!
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-Posted on: November 6, 2013
SCBWI HK gathered for a Xmas Social in the private room of ‘Vivo’ – to chat, enjoy delicious food and drink, laugh and talk about books! A lovely evening!…
-Posted on: October 21, 2013
A small group of picture book authors gathered today for the first session of the Picture Book Bootcamp, led by Evelyn Gilbert-Bair. The session was four and a half hours in length – which should have been gruelling but …
-Posted on: October 21, 2013
We held our first ever Skype visit today. On the big screen was educator and Newbery Honor winning author of 'The Underneath', Kathi Appelt, who answered questions about her writing and about craft in general.
Last minute technical glitches …