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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 3d

There are still some spots available for this full-day writing intensive in the Atlanta area. Check out all the details here:
www.scbwi.org/events/story...

SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 6d

That's what each of the faculty said as well! They were impressed with the pitches.

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 7d

Today's the day! Our first-ever free pitch event has been scored, and the winning pitches are listed on our website. Everyone had the opportunity to submit a second pitch when the slots didn't fill, and some people received likes on BOTH pitches. www.scbwi.org/regions/sout...

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 8d

Breezers, please check your inbox tomorrow morning for the October Tradewinds newsletter. It's packed with information, including the results of our first-ever FREE Pitch contest, registration details for upcoming in-person events, a calendar of free events, and more. #scbwi #kidlit

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 13d

Love that this is inspired by your grandmother! Congrats!

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you for sharing!

SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 15d

The results are in for AWC ‘25 judge Jen Newens, VP and Senior Literary Manager at Martin Literary Management. Among 66 entries, she LIKED FOUR in the #PB (2 entries) and #YA (2 entries) categories! Congrats to all! #SCBWI

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 16d

The results are in for AWC ‘25 judge Kristie Choi, Editor at Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of @simonschuster. Among 97 entries, she LIKED FIVE in the categories of PB (4 entries) and GN (1 entry)! Congrats to all!
#SCBWI

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 17d

The results are in for AWC ‘25 judge Caitlin Johnson, Editor at HarperCollins Children’s Books. Among 74 entries, she LIKED 30 in the categories of #PB (27 entries), #MG (2 entries), and Chapter Books (1 entry)! Congrats to all! @harpercollins.bsky.social #SCBWI

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 26d

The results are in for Pitch-a-Palooza ‘25 judge Vicky Weber, literary agent and founder of At Home Author! Out of 53 entries, she LIKED 7 across the #YA, #MG, and #PB categories. Congrats to all, and don’t forget that we have 3 judges left to respond by 9/15! @scbwi.bsky.social

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 27d

The results are in for Pitch-a-Palooza ‘25 judge Della Farrell, editor at Holiday House Publishing! Out of 57 entries, she LIKED a lucky 13 entries across #YA, #MG, #PB and #GN categories. Congrats to all, and don’t forget that we have 4 judges left to respond! @scbwi.bsky.social

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · 28d

The results are in for Pitch-a-Palooza ‘25 judge Kelly Dyksterhouse, agent at Tobias Literary Agency! Out of 82 entries, she LIKED 10 entries across #YA, #MG, #PB and #GN categories. Congrats to all, and don’t forget that we have 5 judges left to respond! @scbwi.bsky.social

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Aug 31

Registration is now open for our Savannah Illustration Intensive! We have a children’s illustration agent attending in person! Kelly Pelsue with MorganGaynin.com & we have 3 intense workshops to choose from in the afternoon!
www.scbwi.org/events/illus...

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Aug 25

This was such an amazing FREE opportunity extended to all of our regional illustrators. This was made possible by the generosity of our member volunteers and of course by Cherry Mo--who offered to donate her time to pay it forward to other illustrators.

Jime Wimmer @prettylines.bsky.social · Aug 25

A big thank you for Cherry Mo sharing her time, story, expertise and utter charm! Cherry Mo deep dived into our regions Illustration portfolios and book dummies at the Switchyard in Atlanta! And it was AWESOME!!! 😎💚💙 #scbwi @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social #scbwiillustrator #cherrymo

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Aug 24

Wow! What a beautiful spot to create.

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Aug 14

Love this!

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Aug 6

Need funds to publish? Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a successful Kickstarter Campaign? Here's a chance to learn from an author/illustrator who has successfully funded two projects on the crowdfunding platform. www.scbwi.org/events/kicks...
#scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating #kidlit

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Aug 4

Here is another great workshop session description for our upcoming Story Sculpting Workshop on November 8 in Decatur. Novelist Chris Negron is teaching 3 sessions, and they all look great. Find out more about these writing workshops at www.scbwi.org/events/story...

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Aug 4

Check out this great session description from author Katrina Moore. It's only one of three she'll be offering, and they're all fabulous. Learn more about registration here: www.scbwi.org/events/story...

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Aug 4

It's SO gorgeous!

SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Aug 4

We are excited to announce that the team has chosen VIOLET TOBACCO’s illustrations to represent the Southern Breeze Region. Congratulations Violet!

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Jul 29

Have you ever thought of raising funds for your writing or illustration projects? Don't miss this chance to learn from our own amazing Illustrator Coordinator, Jime Wimmer. Registration is open now. www.scbwi.org/events/kicks...

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Jul 29

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Jul 25

Some fun news for a Friday! One of our agent judges in the Pitch-a-Palooza contest has returned her form, and she LOVED the pitches. Those of you who received a like will be receiving an email soon with her submission guidelines. 5 more judges are reviewing pitches, so more good news will follow!

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SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social · Apr 1

We're so glad you enjoyed it!

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