Elizabeth Carpentiere, editor of FACES magazine will be at the NESCBWI conference this weekend! She has been the editor of FACES, a world cultures magazine for middle school readers, for 15 years. FACES is one of several award-winning magazines published by Cobblestone Publishing. During her tenure, the publication has received numerous honors and awards including being named a Parents’ Choice Honor Winner and the Most Improved Publication by the Educational Press Association. Elizabeth has also worked on special projects for Cobblestone Publishing including a supplement for the Boston Globe’s Newspapers in Education program. She has also edited several eBooks with more titles to come. Elizabeth began her career in weekly and daily newspapers. In 1997 she was named Writer of the Year by the New Hampshire Press Association.
On Sunday, Elizabeth is giving a workshop on query letters, and on Saturday, she will be available all day for “on-the-spot critiques,” a brand new offering at this year’s conference.
Sign up at the registration desk during the conference weekend for the fifteen-minute meeting. You can bring up to five pages of a work in progress (picture book, novel, or magazine article—non-fiction or historical fiction) and/or a query letter, or simply ask questions about the children’s magazine writing industry. Elizabeth is also happy to read/critique retold folktales. The cost is $40.
Come early to secure a slot with Elizabeth! We are thrilled to have her join us this year!
This year, the NE SCBWI Conference is offering something new: on-the-spot critiques.
Not to be confused with agent quick query meetings or manuscript/portfolio critiques, this is a new and exciting platform for receiving feedback from an editor or agent. As the On-the-Spot Critique Coordinator, I want to help, so if I haven’t addressed all of your questions, let me know!
What is an on-the-spot critique?
An on-the-spot critique lasts fifteen minutes, the same as a standard critique. The only difference is the editor/agent will not receive your work ahead of time, or have the ability to offer a written critique. In real life, your submissions must garner interest immediately. So this is a rare opportunity to see if your writing can indeed capture a professional’s eye. If it doesn’t, find out why. Ask questions, and always keep in mind that everything is subjective.
How do I sign up?
At the registration table, please ask for Betsy or Shirley, and do come early!
Can we contact you earlier to reserve a spot, via e-mail?
Unfortunately, no. You must sign up during the conference weekend. Spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
What does it cost?
$40. Payable in cash, or a check made out to: SCBWI New England.
How many spaces are available?
I have secured 50 slots, all thanks to the generous editors and agents.
We are also offering the opportunity to connect with a children’s magazine editor…
This editor from a renowned magazine in the Cricket group edits non-fiction, historical fiction, and retold folktales. Don’t miss your chance to get feedback on writing for this market, especially if you have been told, “Great story, but it might be better suited for a magazine.”
Which editors and agents are participating?
When you sign up for an on-the-spot critique, we will provide you with a list of available editors and agents.
Elizabeth Carpentiere, editor of FACES magazine will be at the NESCBWI conference this weekend! She has been the editor of FACES, a world cultures magazine for middle school readers, for 15 years. FACES is one of several award-winning magazines published by Cobblestone Publishing. During her tenure, the publication has received numerous honors and awards including being named a Parents’ Choice Honor Winner and the Most Improved Publication by the Educational Press Association. Elizabeth has also worked on special projects for Cobblestone Publishing including a supplement for the Boston Globe’s Newspapers in Education program. She has also edited several eBooks with more titles to come. Elizabeth began her career in weekly and daily newspapers. In 1997 she was named Writer of the Year by the New Hampshire Press Association.
On Sunday, Elizabeth is giving a workshop on query letters, and on Saturday, she will be available all day for “on-the-spot critiques,” a brand new offering at this year’s conference.
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sounds great, Betsy! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
anita