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2025 Illinois Spring Thaw: WELCOME TO WONDERLAND

May 09, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025

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Our Region welcomes you to wonderland in this hybrid pitch program for on-the-cusp authors, illustrators, and author-illustrators! Registration opens March 11th at noon CDT—limited attendance for maximum feedback opportunities. Select Through the Looking Glass Online Chat + In-Person Teacup Table at Barbara Belding Lodge in St. Charles, IL OR Through the Looking Glass Online Chat + Written Cozy Critiques.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

IN-PERSON

Any author or illustrator who is craving community and wants the opportunity to receive feedback on one of their current works-in-progress!

In-Person attendance is capped at 42 persons for maximum feedback and interaction, May 10th.

More about the Barbara Belding Lodge in St. Charles, IL.

ONLINE

Any author or illustrator who wants the opportunity to receive feedback on one of their current works-in-progress!

Please Note: Online attendees will not meet with their faculty. All feedback is received digitally.

ALL-INCLUSIVE FEE: $99

Your Premium Member fee includes:

  • Your choice of an IN-PERSON Teacup Table on May 10th or a WRITTEN Cozy Critique from agent or editor See FACULTY
  • 2 Through the Looking Glass Online Chats on May 9th
  • Recordings of both chats available for unlimited viewing for one month
  • The opportunity to submit above the slush pile to all faculty.


Optional Pitch and Prune: $55


QUESTIONS? Email Pamela Morgan, Co-RA

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