<![CDATA[carlenegriffith.com - Blog]]>Tue, 06 May 2025 04:59:41 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[SCBWI SoCal Newletter]]>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:11:45 GMThttp://carlenegriffith.com/blog/scbwi-socal-newletterSCBWI SoCal Spring Newsletter
As one of my duties as co-Assistant Regional Advisor for the SoCal Chapter I am the editor of our Newsletter.  

When I first started I was the art director working on the formatting and wrote an article here and there. As things progressed and people changed out, I landed in the editors chair. It's a job I never knew I would enjoy so much. I'm very proud of the team I've assembled and work with. 
Link to SCBWI SoCal Chapter Page. 
We are so blessed to have the most talented artist in our region who share their works with us. 

​I'm so proud of it, I just had to share. Here's the cover and a link to the website where you can read it. I hope you take a minute and enjoy it. ​
]]><![CDATA[SCBWI SoCal Tahquitz Retreat in Idyllwild]]>Mon, 05 May 2025 23:50:36 GMThttp://carlenegriffith.com/blog/scbwi-socal-tahquitz-retreat-in-idyllwildMay 1-4th 
For five years now, I've had the privilege of participating in our SCBWI's SoCal Chapters Tahquitz retreat up in the beautiful mountains of Idyllwild, CA. 

Tahquitz is a coveted weekend for many aspiring and published MG/YA SoCal children's book writers. We stay in the nicest cabin/facilities, surrounded by nature, and participate in four 2-hr long critique group session over the course of three days.                                  
This is me with Bev Plass our Regional Advisor. ​
In addition to rubbing elbows with some of the most talented writers I've ever met, we have four special guest agents/editors from the publishing industry who serve as faculty and  sit in on these session. Their input on our manuscripts is always so insightful and phenomenal. Many have ended up getting agents and book deals after the weekend, although that's not the main focus. The idea is that you're able to get insider eyes on your work, in a relaxed non-intimidating environment, so you can produce the most publishable work possible. 

I had a blast. I shared yummy meals, laughed while playing games, worked on our stories, socialized with like-minded colleagues for hours about creating story, and made some new friends.  It was a fantastic memory making weekend. ​
]]><![CDATA[April 15th Class Showcase]]>Mon, 05 May 2025 23:38:51 GMThttp://carlenegriffith.com/blog/april-15th-class-showcaseGriffith Playhouse Class Showcase Mini Musical
 Hazel Morales and I did it again. We took one of my plays from 10 MINUTE PLAYS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES and adapted it into a mini musical. The kids presented HOMESICK ARMAND the tale of a little pills bugs adventures trying to make it home to the front yard from the backyard after a finger involuntarily displaces it. The kids did a fantastic job. And as always Hazel upped her game. 

We're thrilled to have her for one more adaption before the season ends and it will be back to 10 minute plays. 

Aren't they the cutest little bugs. 
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below is a video we used at the beginning to the play. For a first time video editor I think I did a pretty good job. The music used in the intro clip can be credited to Hazel Morales. 
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