Registration is now open and will remain open until Aug. 23, 2025, or until all available tickets are sold. Click on the green “Register For Event” button to start making your selections. Fill out our waitlist if tickets to extra conference items (like critiques) are already sold out. Doing so lets us know whether there's enough demand to add more spots. After you have made all your choices, scroll to the bottom of the screen to click on the green “Purchase” button at the bottom of the page and follow the directions for payment to complete your registration. You are not registered (i.e. your selections will not be saved) until you make your payment.
NOTE: Conference add-ons like critiques have limited availability and sell very quickly. Join our waitlist HERE if you want to pay for a critique but all spots are booked at the time you go to register.
● 9 breakout sessions on writing, illustrating and publishing
● 5 intensive workshops to help you take your work to the next level
● the always popular First Pages feedback sessions
● an industry panel discussion
● manuscript and portfolio critiques, pitches, a portfolio showcase and contests
● an autograph party with your favorite creatives
● and the Create a Scene Bash with food, drinks, kidlit trivia, awards, prize giveaways and more!
Please note that SCBWI members enjoy significant savings. If you’re not a member, JOIN TODAY and save!
Date/Time
09/13/2025 - 09/14/2025
Available seats 150
Location
Southwestern Conference Center
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville, TN 37214
The 2025 Create a Scene Conference has a new location and a new schedule! It will be held at the Southwestern Conference Center near the airport in Nashville the weekend of September 13-14. Registration closes on August 23 unless we sell out before that date.
Hear what agents, editors, our art director and peers have to say about your work.
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Having your manuscript, first page or pitch reviewed at the conference? Everything you need to know to put your best foot forward.
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SCBWI Premium Member, full conference $190
Preview User (non-member), full conference $240
SCBWI Premium Member, full conference $210
Preview User (non-member), full conference $260