Join us for the 10th annual SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) Western Washington Weekend on the Water retreat at IslandWood on Bainbridge November 2-4, 2018 with special guests Newberry award honoree Kirby Larson <http://www.kirbylarson.com/> and illustrator Jennifer K. Mann <http://www.jenniferkmann.com/>. Our theme is art/life balance: generating powerful creative work in a busy world. At nature-filled IslandWood on Bainbridge Island, you’ll step away from the daily grind to amp up your creativity and connect with others in the kidlit community. *Join us if you’re a writer or illustrator, beginner or seasoned pro.* The weekend is jam-packed with opportunities for inspiration. Or, if solitude is what you’re craving, you can find it in this natural setting. *Registration for the 2018 Weekend on the Water includes:* - Weekend programming: 3 days of and 2 nights’ lodging at IslandWood. Choose a single or get matched for a shared room. Either way, you get private shower and toilet facilities in IslandWood’s beautiful, sustainable buildings. - 6 catered meals that meet your food preferences, plus snacks and s’mores by the campfire. - Special Guests author Kirby Larson and Illustrator Jennifer K Mann. - Open access to the creativity programs, networking, and nature walks. A hands-on illustrators’ workshop will help you gain new skills and perspectives. The writers’ track offers inspiration and productivity insights. - Optional add-on day and night Thursday, November 1-2 gives you time, glorious time, to work on your craft or just escape from the grind and revitalize your creativity. *View Complete Details & Sign Up Now!* <https://wwa.scbwi.org/events/weekend-on-the-water-2018-writers-and-illustrators-retreat/> For questions, visit our website <https://wwa.scbwi.org/>or contact wwa@scbwi.org. Sincerely, Dalton Webb SCBWI Western Washington Illustrator Coordinator wwa.scbwi.org/