Sched.

Conference Dates: March 28-31. 2013
[tentative schedule as of March 27, 2013; times are subject to change]

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JEUDI [ Thursday ] 28 . MARS 

Scrawl Crawling from the top of
Notre Dame, avec the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop.

pre • conference

2:30-6:00 | Scrawl Crawl

What is a Scrawl Crawl?  An event where individuals create something speedily drawn or written [=scrawl] that is inspired by their creativity and observational powers as they go from place to place [=crawl].
Why Participate?  It's a great way to see Paris, to meet up with fellow children's book writers & illustrators and spend an afternoon being creative together before the conference. We'll visit historical spots featured in the interactive storytelling app Beware Madame La Guillotine! created by SCBWI member, Sarah Towle.

Check out the blog post to find out about her success story!

• The Palais Royal - Birthplace of the Revolution

• Jean-Paul Marat's Press - The Reign of Terror Proganda machine

• La Conciegerie – The prison and antechamber to the guillotine

Beware Madame La Guillotine has revolutionized the way I 'see' Paris, imagine visiting the Paris of 220 years ago, it's about as close as we can get to an actual time machine. The app isn't required for the Scrawl Crawl, but I can recommend it as a writer, tourist and history geek. – Kirsten Carlson, Scrawl Crawl Co-Coordinator
 
The City of Lights was once made bright by the flash of a revolution’s guillotine, and this app provides a glimpse into one of Paris' pivotal backstories...through the eyes of one if its key players, satisfying both historian and eager tourist. - Kirkus App Reviews

Thursday Evening | Kid Lit Drink Night

If you've signed up for the KidLit Drink night, it will be at Ma Salle à Manger which is a ten minute walk from the last Scrawl Crawl spot. 
(Use the link below for more information at the restaurant's website. There is a map.)

We have a reservation from 6:15-7:30. Everyone will pay for their own drinks. 
If you want to stay for dinner, you'll need to make a reservation. 

Ma Salle à Manger
Ile de la Cité
26 Place Dauphine
75001 Paris

Metro : Pont Neuf
tel: 00 33 1 43 29 52 34
http://www.masalleamanger.fr/

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Heure	Place	Session
Vendredi

9:00-10:00	Gallery	Registration
10:00-11:00	Room 22	Bienvenue & Presentation
11:00-12:00	Room 22	SCBWI P.A.L. Panel ·  Lenore Appelhans, YA Author ·  Daniel Jennewein, PB illustrator ·  Hazel Mitchell, writer-illustrator ·  Anne Nesbet, MG author ·  Amy Plum, YA author
12:00-13:30	Room 22	Lunch Talk (lunch is provided) Elizabeth Law: Getting Published Internationally Learn about international publishing, attending international book fairs like Bologna and Frankfurt, what you should be doing to be a writer and illustrator on an international level, and when is the best time to work with a manuscript consultant.
13:30-14:30		Premier Session
	Room 13 Computer Lab	Writer Session: Sandra Nickel • Showing not Telling—The Way Actors Do It We all know to show, not tell, in our writing. But how do we find new ways to reveal our characters' feelings? How can we move beyond "he sighed" and "she lifted an eyebrow"--stock gestures we have seen countless times? Explore how actors take on the challenges of showing, not telling.
	TBA	Illustrator Session: Daniel Jennewein • Keeping the Charm Alive During the illustration process it can be challenging to “keep the charm alive.” After revisions, final artwork can lose the spontaneity and liveliness of original sketches. But these qualities make illustrations engaging and memorable. Your point of view counts for more than technical perfection. Daniel demonstrates how he has overcome this dilemma in his own work and others’.

14:30-15:30		Deuxième Session
	Room 13 Computer Lab	Writer Session: Amy Plum • Creating Mythology: World Building 101 Amy Plum leads a discussion of world building, using examples from her own DIE FOR ME series and other current young adult fiction. As well as approaching both general concepts and specific examples of creating mythology, Amy leads the group through several world-building exercises.
	TBA	Illustrator/writer session: Hazel Mitchell • Shaping the Graphic Novel An overview of where the graphic novel is going and why it just may be what you’re looking for. A look at the structure of the graphic novel for writers, illustrators, or author/illustrators. Translating a picture book or chapter book into a graphic novel. Scripting, outlining, submitting. Where to start and how to move forward.
15:30-16:30		Troisième Session
	Rm 13 Computer Lab	Writer clinic: Lenore Appelhans, Anne Nesbet, Amy Plum, Sara Grant • P.A.L. Panel Gets Personal We will run this like a medical clinic. P.A.L. faculty members act as the 'lead doctors' and fellow attendees as consultants. Participants submit their writing "ailment" and an excerpt from their manuscript for analysis and diagnosis.
	TBA	Illustrator session: Kendra Marcus & Minju Chang • Focus on Illustration Like a great manuscript, great art tells a compelling story that makes the reader eager to turn the page. Kendra and Minju examine how artists use a variety of techniques to captivate readers. In addition, the two explain what they look for in a portfolio. It is not mandatory that you bring a portfolio, but Kendra may review a member portfolio in the session.
16:30-17:30	TBA	SCBWI Announcements Critique Groups, SCBWI Grants, Upcoming Events, Organizing Locally and SCBWI Bologna 2014
18:00	TBA	Cocktail Party Illustration Gallery Special Announcement Book Sale
19:30	See Map	Dinner (optional)
Samedi
9:00-9:30	Gallery	Registration & Opening Remarks

9:30-11:00	Room 22	Panel with Publishing Pros ·  Heather Alexander, Assistant Editor, Dial Books for Young Readers (US)  ·  Minju Chang, Agent, BookStop Literary (US) ·    Strawberrie Donnelly, Art Director, Little Tiger Press (UK)  ·    Jennifer Laughran, Agent, Andrea Brown Literary (US)  ·  Kendra Marcus, Agent, BookStop Literary (US) ·  Jenny Savill, Agent, Andrew Nurnberg Assoc (UK)
11:15-12:15	Room 22	Heather Alexander • The Hard Sell Editors and agents have to start selling your book the minute they decide to take it on. Learn how to position your manuscript as a marketable product the same way the professionals do.
12:30-14:00	Room 12	Lunch with Faculty (lunch is provided)
14:00-15:00		Premier Session
	Room 21	Writer session: Jenny Savill • Working Internationally from an Agent's Point of View Jenny discusses what it's like to work in an agency that specialises in international rights, and the advantages for MG and YA authors to be represented by such an agency.
	Room 22	Writer/illustrator session: Jennifer Laughran • Crafting the Perfect Pitch Does the question "Sooo... what is your book about?" make you freeze in terror? We'll work to craft quick and compelling pitches that come in handy wherever you are in the publishing process.
	Room 17	Writer/illustrator session: Kendra Marcus & Minju Chang • Focus on the Picture Book What does it mean when an art director or editor says “it’s too European” or “it’s so American”? Kendra Marcus shares her broad international experience while exploring the differences between American and European text and illustration. Additionally, Kendra shares her thoughts on promoting work in the U.S. when you live elsewhere.
15:00-17:00	Room 13 Computer Lab	Special Two-Hour Writer Session: Sara Grant • The Revision Game You’ve finished a first draft of your novel. But a first draft is only the first step toward publication. Reading and re-reading your manuscript is not enough. How do you get beyond line editing and roll up your sleeves and make a good story great? Sara has developed a series of tips and tricks to help writers review and re-build their manuscripts. During this two-hour hands-on session, learn how to bring a fresh eye to your story and correct what’s not working. This session considers the big picture of plot, setting, pace and character while maintaining the heart of your story. Bring a hard copy of the first three chapters of your novel. Be prepared to review and dissect your own work and provide feedback to other participants.
15:00-16:00		Deuxième Session
	Room 22	Writer session: Jennifer Laughran • Jumpstart Your Story Take your work from ordinary to the "next level" with this workshop. We talk about revision tips and tricks, working with critique groups, finding the right place to start your story, and fun ways to get into your characters’ heads to make their voices shine.
	Room 21	Writer session: Jenny Savill • How to Make your Submission Grab an Agent's Attention The key factors to remember when submitting your work to an agent.
	Room 17	Illustrator session: Strawberrie Donnelly • Burst into Children's Books!  Strawberrie discusses the publishing and commissioning process including: what to submit; whom to target; ensuring your work stands out from crowd; and important Dos and Don'ts. Learn what to expect in terms of reply, feedback, and beginnings of relationship with publisher, how the children's publishing process works, what to look forward to if your work is commissioned, and an overview of timescales, contracts and fees.
16:00-17:00		Troisième Session
	Room 22	Writer session: Heather Alexander • Why, Why, Why? Character through Motivation A workshop on character and voice.
	TBA	SOLD OUT  Writer session: Kendra Marcus & Minju Chang • First Pages — Picture Books/Middle Grade/Young Adult Do you wonder what goes through an agent’s mind as they read submissions? Do they read the whole thing? Find out in this First Pages session for picture book, middle-grade, and young adult fiction with two agents from Bookstop Literary Agency. Get valuable feedback on your own text and learn what works and does not work from hearing both the audience and presenters’ feedback on the text of others. Members get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of an agency workday as Kendra and Minju weigh in with their individual points of view.
	Room 17	Illustrator workshop: Strawberrie Donnelly • Customized to the Attendees Illustrators who sign up for this workshop will have an Art Director tailor a workshop just for them.
17:00-18:00	Room 22	Closing address
Dimanche
9:30-10:30	Tea Corner	Critique Exchange (must be registered in advance)
10:30-12:00	Tea Corner	Brunch (must be registered in advance)