On Book Festivals
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by Mina Witteman
5h ago
At the Bay Area Book Festival My name is Mina Witteman and I am a children's author from The Netherlands, living in Berkeley, California. In The Netherlands, I have seven middle grade novels out, a Little Golden Book, and some forty short stories in magazines and anthologies. I'm honored to join the SCBWI blog for this month and to share some of my little corner of the children's book world. In this week's blog post I look forward to lifting a corner of the veil that covers book festivals for you.  Because we are book people and we love everything books, from writing and illustra ..read more
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The Authors Guild Puts Out a Statement on AI Training That You Can Sign
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by Lee Wind, M.Ed.
2d ago
Our friends at the Authors Guild have kept the statement short and sweet: “The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works, and must not be permitted.” More than 30,000 authors and creators have signed on so far (for transparency, I've signed it too.) As I see it, saying "no, this isn't cool" is better than just letting it happen. If you're moved to sign it as well, you can do so here. Illustrate, Translate, and Write On, Lee ..read more
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Reconnecting to Your Inner Self: Moving Through Insecurity and Doubt as an Artist
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by Justin Campbell
1w ago
Bonjour, and welcome back to the SCBWI Official Blog! My name is Justin, and I am a pre-published author/illustrator and professional performer in Brooklyn, NY. Although I am a professional dancer by trade, I have always written and drawn, almost always lost in the imaginary worlds of my mind. Graduate of Montclair State University with a BFA in Dance and a Minor in Art Studio & Design (Illustration), I now perform professionally, nationally, and internationally. I've been fortunate to have great success in the theater world, and I hope to continue by passing on my knowledge to the ..read more
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Wired Offers Helpful Article on "How to Stop Your Data From Being Used to Train AI"
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by Lee Wind, M.Ed.
1w ago
The article by Matt Burgess and Reece Rogers, "How to Stop Your Data From Being Used to Train AI" starts with this line: Anything you’ve ever posted online—a cringey tweet, an ancient blog post, an enthusiastic restaurant review, or a blurry Instagram selfie—has almost assuredly been gobbled up and used as part of the training materials for the current bombardment of generative AI.  But the authors explain there's a little bit of control we can wrest back: Some companies now let individuals and business customers opt out of having their content used in AI training or being sold for trai ..read more
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My Creative Mapping: The Roadmap I Use to Navigate My Imagination
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by Justin Campbell
2w ago
Hi there, and welcome back! I'm Justin, the guest blogger of the month here on the Official SCBWI Blog! About me: I am a pre-published author/illustrator and professional performer in Brooklyn, NY. I love mixing visual and performance art, inspired by my background in dance, movement, and theater. I strive to write stories that explore and celebrate the interconnectivity, imperfection, and uniqueness of BIPOC people while challenging stereotypes and narrow constructions of identity, gender norms, and stigmatization of queerness. Graduate of Montclair State University with a BFA in Dance a ..read more
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Registration for the In-Person SCBWI Winter 2025 Conference is Now Open!
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by Lee Wind, M.Ed.
2w ago
#SCBWIwinter25 will take place Friday Jan 31 - Sunday Feb 2, 2025, and will have industry panels, one-on-one manuscript and portfolio critiques, the popular Portfolio Showcase for illustrators, deep-dive creative labs taught by established authors, illustrators, editors and art directors, and two brand new programs that give participants unprecedented access to the children’s publishing industry: a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Delacorte Press, and an Evening at the Society of Illustrator’s Original Art Show! You can check out the full schedule (and register) here. Illustrate, Translate, and Wri ..read more
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My Portfolio Planning: How I Get Inspired, Organized and READY TO GO!
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by Justin Campbell
3w ago
Hey hey! Back again for Week Two of guest blogging and so excited to share more of my journey!  For those who are new, I’m Justin Campbell, a pre-published author/illustrator with the dream of publishing children’s books as well as becoming a real-life merman...a boy can dream.  I began my journey into children’s publishing four years ago when the pandemic hit and I desperately needed an outlet. Being a voracious reader, I lost myself in almost 300 books and decided to rekindle my love for bookmaking and art-making. During that time, I discovered I wasn't just an artist or danc ..read more
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Brooke Warner on the Emotional "Hangover" of Being Published
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by Lee Wind, M.Ed.
3w ago
Over on Substack, publisher and author Brooke Warner shares her thoughts on the emotional aftermath of finally getting published in The Anticlimax of Becoming an Author. A few standout moments from her essay that are still resonating with me: When my high expectations met reality, I experienced the disappointment—of not getting the level of media and reviews and accolades I’d hoped for. The imagined compliments I had for my own achievement could have filled their own book. I also never would have said any of this out loud at the time. I just put my head down and dealt with the fact that I w ..read more
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"The Art of Discipline”: On Generating Skills, Routine and Motivation
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by Justin Campbell
1M ago
Hello there!  My name is Justin and I am a pre-published author/illustrator based in NYC, with an enthusiasm for mermaids and all things folklore/whimsy. I've had the wonderful opportunity to join Team Blog for some of the recent SCBWI conferences, and so honored to be a guest blogger on the Official SCBWI Blog! Here is a little bit about myself: Born and raised in Staten Island and South Jersey, I grew up as a first-generation Liberian American, surrounded by culture, music, and GOOD FOOD! I've always had a creative spirit and loved reading, dancing, singing, and acting out plays wi ..read more
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BookBub Shares Ideas On How To Get More Book Reviews From Readers
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by Lee Wind, M.Ed.
1M ago
Having more consumer reviews for your book helps you sell more of that book. This is true on the surface, but also in ways that can be surprising: I recently learned that if you don't have at least 20 consumer reviews of your book on Amazon, you won't be considered for a BookBub deal. (Even though BookBub is not owned by Amazon.) Suffice to say, the social vetting of consumer book reviews is really important. So how do you get more book reviews from readers who liked your book in the first place? A Guide To Getting More Book Reviews From Readers by AJ Yee presents seven tactical approaches ..read more
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