Archive | February, 2012

Alan Rinzler’s Tips for writing great endings

Alan Rinzler is an editor and publisher, who graduated Harvard with an English literature degree. After getting his degree he worked in the book business industry as an independent editor as well as an editor with major publishing companies. He has served as Director of Trade Publishing at Bantam Books, Vice President of and Associate [...]

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Winter Town by Stephen Emond

Insight from Stephen Emond

One of our very own Youth Advisory Board Members, Laura interviewed Stephen Emond. Stephen Emond is the writer of Young Adult novels, Happy Face and Winter Town as well as the comic book series, Emo Boy. Continue reading to hear more about Stephen Emond’s novels, life and writing techniques! 1. Tell us a bit about yourself! Who are you, besides an [...]

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CCYW’s 2nd Annual Northern California Writers’ Conference

Save the date!! Capitol City Young Writers Second Annual Northern California Writers Conference takes place on Saturday, July 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at San Domenico School in San Anselmo, CA. On July 28, youth, grades 6-12 can join award-winning authors, editors, publishers and literary agents for a day full of education and [...]

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2011 Day in Life

CCYW’s Day in the Life Internship – New World Library

Many high school students consider and then reconsider what they want to be when they grow up, question what college they should attend, and even their major.  Internships are one of the best ways to introduce these future professionals to a potential new career.  Unfortunately, high school students today are working with impacted schedules with [...]

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CCYW Summer Workshop Series, Sacramento 2012

We are gearing up for another year of workshops.  Our 2012 Summer Workshop Series will take place again in Sacramento, CA, at Capital Public Radio during the week of July 9th.  Session dates are July 9th-12th from 8:30am-12:30pm.  Cost for the session is $125 and space is limited.  We have sold out every year – [...]

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