2015 SCBWI OC Editors' Day

                        SoCal OC/IE Chapter 

                                           AT

               Cal State University Fullerton 

           Titan Theater at Cal State University Fullerton 

         800 N. State College Blvd.Fullerton, CA 92831-3599 

October 3rd, 2015

4 Editors, 1 Art Director, 1 Agent, 3 Authors

Registration Time: 9:00am – 9:30am  

Program Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm

Location: Titan Theater, California State University Fullerton (located inside the Titan Student Union)

 800 North State College Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 92831-3599 (Titan Student Union Building – Titan Theater)          

 Our Speakers Include:

 Erica Finkel - Editor, Abrams Books

 Taylor Norman - Assistant Editor, Chronicle Books

 Becky Shapiro - Associate Editor, Scholastic Books

 Jeffrey Salane - Editorial Director, Little Simon Simon &  Schuster Children’s Publishing Division

 Sara Sciuto Fuse - Literary Agency(formerly Foreword  Literary)

 Kristine Brogno - Children's Design Director, Chronicle  Books

 Jennifer Grey Olson, Spotlight Author/Illustrator

 Henry L. Herz, Spotlight Author

 Rodolfo Montalvo, Spotlight Illustrator

                                   Event Details 

Editor's Day is packed with plenty of opportunities for our attendees, including Manuscript Critiques, Pitch Sessions, Friday night Illustrator’s art exhibit, First Pages Panel, Portfolio Displays, Promo and Tear Sheet Critiques, lunch with the editors, Pal Book displays, book signings, and book giveaways. Don't miss out on this fabulous chance to connect with industry professionals!

To kick off Editors' Day this year we are calling all illustrators attending the conference to take part in our Friday night art exhibit on October 2nd, 2015.

                            Lunch With The Editor

At least forty winners of a random drawing will be seated at a speaker’s table for lunch! Make sure to note your main area of interest on the registration form. The lunch list will be posted at the event. All other attendees are invited to lunch at a table with one another or with the many published authors or illustrators who will be attending.

Agent Written Manuscript Critique - MG/YA Only

(Editor Critiques for PB, MG & YA are Sold Out)

  Critique spots are limited. Due to the number of manuscripts we receive,no in-person office drop-offs or electronic submissions will be accepted. Mail; SCBWI - Francesca Rusackas, 4195 Chino Hills Pkwy, #381, Chino Hills, Ca 91709  

1. Your MG or YA (no Picture Books) manuscript must ARRIVE ON or BEFORE Wednesday, 9/16/15. If you are paying by check your check must be received by 9/16/15.

Editor’s Pick

Are you loaded with talent? Each editor will have the opportunity to pick the most promising manuscript from the group they have critiqued. The author will then have the opportunity to meet with the editor or agent to discuss their work for a few minutes. Editor’s picks will be notified on Saturday morning at registration

                         Picture Book Dummy Critique

For an additional fee of $65, Kristine Brogno - Children's Design Director, Chronicle  Books - will critique your picture book dummy (no orginial art please) Mail a copy of your registration and a copy of your picture book dummy. The name on your picture book dummy must match the name on your registration. Must be received by 8/18/2015. Mail; SCBWI - Francesca Rusackas, 4195 Chino Hills Pkwy, #381, Chino Hills, Ca 91709  
1. Your dummy must ARRIVE ON or BEFORE Tuesday, 8/18/15. 

                         Promotional Sheet Critiques

For an additional fee of $45, The National Illustrator Coordinator Priscilla Burris will critique your one-page promotional material or tear sheets or postcards. Mail a copy of your registration and your choice of promotional material. See below for mailing address. Must be received by 8/18/2015. Any questions contact Priscilla Burris.

Agent Pitch Session (Editor's Sessions for PB, MG & YA are Sold Out)

For an additional fee of $18 you may pitch your middle grade or young adult (no Picture Books) story idea to Sara Sciuto Fuse - Literary Agency, this is a six-minute pitch session and you must be pre-registered for this session. To learn how to do a pitch, you will receive a pitch sheet from celebrated pitch master Michael Mahin on how to get the most out of this golden opportunity. Your scheduled time will be emailed to you. This opportunity is limited and will fill up fast.  

First Pages – Editor’s Panel

Does your first page work? Will it get an editor's attention? Send along a copy of the opening page of your manuscript for our First Pages Panel. Prepare the page as you would for critique submission. First Pages will be picked randomly, read out loud and critiqued by our panel of speakers. Mail 5 copies of your first page after you register. Mail by 9/18/15, address below.

Published Book Showcase for PAL Members

Would you like to join our published book showcase? If you are a PAL member bring your current published children’s book (limited to one) on Saturday and you will have the opportunity to display your book at the conference. If you think you should be a PAL member log on to your membership home page at www.scbwi.org and follow the guidelines to update your status to PAL.  Attendees only.

See side bar for Free Illustrators’ and Writers' Contest 

Editor’s Day Fees & Mailing Address;

SCBWI Member Event Only $ 118.00 (includes lunch)

(non-members $148.00)

Manuscript Critique $ 45.00

Promo Critique $ 45.00

Picture Book Dummy Critique $65.00

Pitch $18

SCBWI Francesca Rusackas

4195 Chino Hills Pkwy, #381

Chino Hills, Ca. 91709

To apply for SCBWI membership please visit: http://www.scbwi.org.

For a refund please email a written notice along with your name and address, check number and amount paid by 9/1/15 to:zfrancesca@aol.com   No refunds for program changes. No refunds allowed if you have signed up for a critique or pitch. No refunds after 9/1/15. Returned check fee is $25.00.

Click the Link below to Register: (please note, you do not need a Paypal account to check out using Paypal. You will use our Paypal account to check out).