The Orange County Children's & YA Writers Group
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Sharing (ideas, portfolios, publishing news, contests, illustrations, networking ideas). This is a great way to help one another attain publishing goals. [This group is part of the The Orange County Writers Meetup Group. Russell
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Our next meeting:
OC Children's & YA Writers
The OC Children's & YA Authors meet the first Wednesday evening of each month at Borders in "The District" at the corner of Jamboree & Barranca in Tustin. We discuss all aspects of writing, network, and critique one another's work in progress.
- When?
- Wednesday, Jun 4, 2008, 7:00 PM 20080605T020000Z
- Where?
- RSVP limit
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Only 20 members (including guests) can RSVP 'Yes' or 'Maybe' for this meeting. There's still room for 16 more.
- Who?
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3 members have said Yes
1 member said Maybe
Recent Meetings
Wed May 7, 7:00 PM |
2 attended (est.) –
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Wed Apr 16, 7:00 PM |
4 attended (est.) –
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Wed Apr 2, 7:00 PM |
4 attended (est.) –
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What's New?
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"Wednesday, June 4th is our next OC Children's & YA Writers Meeting in "The District" at Borders (Jamboree & Barranca). Bring your current project and get some good feedback. If you haven't RSVP'd, do so..."
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"My friends call me Carmi. I've been working on a children's fantasy sci fi adventure story. My mentor is Richard Walter, UCLA. I've drafted the screenplay, a Picture Book ms, and working on a young reader novel. It's a joy to be with artistic people."
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"OC Children's & YA Writers Sorry for the inconvenience but please note the following information for our next meeting. This link through the Borders site - store locator - seems to work: http://www.border... ..."
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"Directions to our new meeting venue can be found on the following link. http://www.mercha... "
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"Thanks, Lori! It was a fun one with the cool illustration and everything. I really like writing the columns and hope for a regular one but no offers yet! Anyway, thanks again. I'd really like to read the ones you wrote. It was great to meet you at the last meeting. It should be a really beneficial group for all and you obviously are a wonderful addition. Have a great weekend - Sean"
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"Did the Borders location fall through?"
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"Hey, Sean. I caught your funny essay in the Reg. Congrats!!!"
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"Returning to OC from 3 yeas of early retirement in Spokane, Washinton. Had long career here and raised large family. Studied writing process last year before retirement and wrote first novel "Lady Laguna" during 2005 NANOWRIMO. New life now."
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"Hi, people! Although I'm a published non-fiction writer and former specialty magazine editor, I'm only now polishing my children's and YA work. Really looking forward to meeting everyone!"
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"Hiii everyone! Im excited to meet all of you! I am an artist from San Francisco and currently finishing a theater degree. Love to get involved and collaborate on projects! "
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"Announcing a new meeting for The Orange County Children's & YA Writers Group! What: OC Children's & YA Writers When: Wednesday, March 19, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who..."
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Information on the 2008 Children's Literature & Literacy Convention at The Mission Inn in Riverside
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"Thanks so much for making me feel welcome. It was nice to talk to grown ups for a change. "
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"Hi everyone! I am an unpublished picturebook author and children's literature lover. I have a large family, so I have no shortage of material. I look forward to getting to know everytone."
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"Hi everyone! As a former (and hopefully future) elementary school teacher, as well as big sister, I have an affinity for children's literature. I love writing about animals for the preschool level and above."
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"Schedule this meeting the first & third Wednesday of each month. It will no longer be necessary to submit manuscripts prior to meetings. As discussed at our meeting 2/19, we will be drawing numbers to..."
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"Hello! I'm a published YA author, poet, and freelance writer. As a frequent author in schools, I appear at K-8 school assemblies, festivals, and book clubs. I teach children's literature and basic fiction writing."
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This is a suggested set of guidelines for critique group management. In my experience in past groups, it works very well.
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Taken from the blog of young adult author Robyn Schneider, this discussion of critique group etiquette is right on the money.
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"Hi, I am very anxious about getting my stories started and am looking forward to meeting other aspiring children's writers"
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