LitMingle Calendar November 2019

WHEN:
Saturday, November 2. 10:15AM – 12:00PM

WHERE:
Lamanda Branch of the Pasadena Library
140 S. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA

ABOUT:
Story Cues/Prompts Workshop

EXTRAS:
Snacks are welcome, if we have any volunteers.

RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Ronna Mandel & Kyle Herrman

WHEN:
Wednesday, November 6. 6:15PM – 7:45PM

WHERE:
The Westchester Loyola Village Branch Library
7114 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
The Westchester–Loyola Village Branch Library has ample free parking in the back and on the street in front. It is also within two blocks of the Santa Monica and Los Angeles Metro bus lines.

ABOUT:
Blue Print of the Middle Grade Novel

EXTRAS:
Snacks and bottled water provided.

RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Renee Carter & Saundra Davis

WHEN:
Wednesday, November 6. 7:00PM – 8:45PM

WHERE:
Ocean Park Branch Library
2601 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 458-8683
Corner of Main and Ocean Park. There is some metered parking next to the Library (check the signs carefully) and on Main Street. There is also a metered lot off Neilson, just 1 block west and a long block north.

ABOUT:
Vulnerably Yours: Connecting Audiences to Picture Book Characters in a Heartbeat – Sue Ganz-Schmitt
Are you feeling vulnerable when it comes to writing picture books? Do you find it daunting and difficult to try creating irresistible characters—using only a sparse pallet of words? In this lecture, we will crack open the emotional core of well-loved fictional picture books to demystify the process. We will uncover tools and techniques that you can use to rapidly connect gatekeepers and audiences to the heart of your picture book characters. While these methods are especially effective for empathetic connection in picture books they can be used across all genres of writing.

EXTRAS:
Filtered water provided. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks.

RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Laurie Young & Rebecca Light

WHEN:
Wednesday, November 13. 7:00PM – 8:00PM

WHERE:
Panera Bread
39403 W. 10th Street
Palmdale, CA

ABOUT:
What Are You Writing/End of Year Social – Time to decide on the calendar for next year and share what we have done during 2019.

RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Nancy Whitesides

WHEN:
Thursday, November 14. 6:30PM – 8:00PM

WHERE:
Once Upon a Time Bookstore
2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020
(next door to Zeke’s)
Bookstore Phone: 818-248-9668

Note: Free parking is available in the large lot behind the shops. Access it via the small alley next to Black Cow Cafe.

ABOUT:
GUEST SPEAKER: Catherine Linka, “What Publishers Don’t Tell You About Publishing”

Catherine Linka is the author of WHAT I WANT YOU TO SEE, as well as the award winning dystopian series A GIRL CALLED FEARLESS. A frequent speaker at writing and teen conferences, Catherine received her MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Following a career in marketing, Catherine worked as a children’s book buyer for an independent bookstore for seven years.

Catherine will discuss what happens when a publisher buys your book: sad facts, surprising truths, and ways to thrive. A must-attend event for any pre-published or published author!

You can learn more about Catherine at www.catherinelinka.com.

RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Todd Horinouchi and Chris Go

WHEN:
Thursday, November 14. 6:30PM – 7:50PM (Special date due to Thanksgiving)

WHERE:
Meeting Room of the Los Angeles Public Library – Sherman Oaks
14245 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
There is parking in the lot (if you can find a spot) and unrestricted (free) parking on the nearby streets.

ABOUT:
The Rhyme or Reason of NaNoWriMo

Join us as we explore National Novel Writing Month and the phenomenon called NaNoWriMo. What is it? Why would anyone want to write 50,000 words in 30 days? And how can it actually benefit me?

Even though we’re already halfway through the month, the concepts behind NaNoWriMo are beneficial for ALL writers throughout the year. After all, it’s been helping people finish their books for the past 20 years.

RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Karen Sampson & Victoria Van Vleet

WHEN:
Monday, November 18. 7:00PM – 9:00PM

WHERE:
445 15th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(A two story Spanish-style private home. 5 blocks north of Wilshire, between Montana & San Vicente.)
Free residential street parking.

ABOUT:
TBD

Let’s enjoy a fun creative evening together & move forward in our common pursuit of making a contribution to the world of children’s illustration and literature!

RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Suzy Engelman Block

WHEN:
Wednesday, November 20. 7:00PM – 8:30PM

WHERE:
334 N. Lomita St.
Burbank, CA 91506
Free residential street parking available.

ABOUT:
Critique Night

Please bring:
WRITERS: Bring 5 pages (6 copies) to be read aloud (Please make sure your pages follow SCBWI’s “Formatting Your Manuscript” guidelines on page 10 of The Book (https://www.scbwi.org/online-resources/the-book/).

ILLUSTRATORS: Bring a portfolio (5 pieces) or book dummy.

So that we can have the most effective critique session, please take a look at this short article, The Give & Take of Critique by Linda Sue Park (p.39): https://www.scbwi.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SCBWI-The-Book_2019_9-5-19.pdf

And lastly, please RSVP and indicate which genre’s manuscript you’ll be bringing (or if you’re bringing illustrations).

RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Yumiko Boecher