We Want You! Roving Reporter Call Out

With anchors aweigh and sails unfurled, it’s all hands on deck for the SCBWI Sydney 2016 Conference. Bookings are filling fast but there is still time to join our hearty crew! As a delegate attending one of our Industry’s most illuminating literary conferences, you are automatically part of a conducive, productive, and supportive environment unlike any other. Before we set sail though, we need a few more crew members to ensure that those not sailing with us this time are kept fully informed of every Conference happening.

Sydney 2014 Conference delegates

Sydney 2014 Conference delegates

If you fancy being part of this year’s elite group of semi-professional Conference Roving Reporters and you -

  1. Have a flair for sharing
  2. Can take a photograph in focus
  3. Have a penchant for fast and furious note taking
  4. Are attending the Sydney 2016 Conference
  5. Harbour a secret desire to be a journalist
  6. Possess an unrelenting passion for children’s book writing and illustrating

Then - WE WANT YOU!

Actually, # 4 is the only real requirement for joining our Roving Reporter Team. The benefits however are many! They include, but are not limited to:

  • The opportunity to look like this
  • The pleasure of working with...wait for it...me.
  • The undying gratitude of your fellow colleagues who could not make it to the conference this time round.
  • The satisfaction of seeing your reports dutifully posted on this blog and all other forms of social media.
  • The promise you will not have to dress as or talk like a pirate (unless you really want to).
  • A personalised, individual thank you gift basket from SCBWI. (Warning: this last bit should be regarded as a Chapter One red herring)

Remaining opportunities are limited, so look lively me hearties! To register your availability, please leave a comment on this post or email Dimity direct – dimityspowell@gmail.com

Can’t wait to have you aboard!

Dimity

#SCBWISyd

 

 

Don't Miss the Boat!

In less time than you can holler, hoist the main sail, bookings for the SCBWI Sydney 2016 Conference will open. Yes, jump on board and secure your tickets NOW!

The Sydney 2016 Conference is shaping up to be a premier event packed with incentives, workshops, awards, and opportunities to fulfill all of your illustrating and writing aspirations. The Conference Program is now set with some sensational sessions and master-classes lined up, all guaranteed to strengthen your insight into the world of creating children’s books.

Along with a dazzling array of industry professionals from Australia and the US ready to 'gently comment' on your work, this promises to be an exceptional literary conference and networking experience, not to be missed. Spaces are limited so it’s a case of first in best dressed.

Best to get a wriggle on. You don’t want to miss your boat and be stuck waiting on the dock.

Browse the links below for detailed information, date deadlines, rates and how to book.

Now that you are ready to set sail, sit back and stay tuned. In the coming months, you’ll get to know some of the faces behind the scenes, meet our Roving Reporter Team and much more.

Rove ya’ later!   Dimity

 

 

 

 

 

Land-Ahoy!

As with sailing into a head wind, plotting your next best seller or navigating your way through a Myer’s end of year sale, one must occasionally change direction to actually get anywhere.  How else would you be able to track down that must-have-can’t-believe-it’s-on-special new garment! And, like hunting down the perfect piece of apparel to launch your new book in, organising a conference is no easy feat.

For those who have been following the social media surge of changes surrounding The Sydney SCBWI Conference 2016, take heart. It’s time to reef in your storm sails and break out the (celebratory) spirits for calmer waters are on the horizon. Here are the truncated Facts and Figures and Reasons to Attend direct from our intrepid Capitan herself:

Conference dates: Sunday 4th – Tuesday 6th September 2016. Two full conference days.

Conference program highlights:

  • Publisher panels
  • Pitch session
  • Book launches
  • Local and International guests and keynote speakers
  • Face-to-face manuscript and portfolio critiques
  • International distance critiques
  • Special Feature: Suzanne Murphy, President of HarperCollins USA, skype session.
  • Illustrator Showcase
  • (In)famous SCBWI dinner dance party with SCBWI band led by Meredith Costain and Scott Chambers
  • Optional Opening dinner Sunday 4th September with special competition Spelling Bee.
  • Roving Report Team of highly skilled semi-professionals recording everyone’s every move to share on line for those who can’t make it.

NEW LOCATION! The Menzies Sydney Hotel in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Why is this so great?

  • Can accommodate entire conference delegation, Showcase set up, Critiques and social gatherings under one roof.
  • Just ten kilometres from Sydney Airport and across the street from Wynyard Station.
  • Centrally located to all the best bits to see of Sydney. (So your non-conference pics will be as awesome as all those of your newly made SCBWI mates!)
 

Bookings open at the End of April and places are limited so snap up yours soon.

Actually, attending this year’s SCBWI Conference appears a lot less stressful than trekking down a bargain and promises to be twice as much fun. Of course if you do manage to find that elusive new frock (or suit), you certainly won’t be able to say you’ve got nothing to wear to the SCBWI dinner dance!

Stick around for more insight on the Illustrator Showcase and don’t forget – Bookings Open Soon!

 

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT BOOKING HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Conference bookings open at the end of April. The Menzies Hotel need a special code if you are booking accommodation as part of the conference, but you will need to wait until bookings open to be given the special code.

Dimity