Preconference Prep Events:
🦋 2025 Preconference PORTFOLIO Prep Event with Agent Christie Megill of the CAT Agency 🎨
Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10:00 am-11:00 am ET (Christie's Presentation via Zoom)
Hybrid Event: (Free) Watch virtual presentation in-person at one of our locations OR ($15) Watch presentation via Zoom from your device
Details: Looking for insight on what you should have in your illustration portfolio before the 2025 SCBWI_Nohio conference? Want to connect with other illustrators and @scbwi members? Then join us Aug. 23rd VIRTUALLY or IN PERSON from 10am-11am (EST) for Portfolio Prep with Agent Christie Megill from the CAT agency! Christie will be presenting via Zoom from 10am-11am.
There are two ways to watch Christie’s Zoom presentation:
- Via Zoom from one of the locations listed below, followed by In-person peer portfolio critiques from 11am-noon (EST) hosted by Illustator Coordinator, Kristina Tartara, and Co-Regional Advisor, Merrill Rainey at the locations. (All FREE)
- Independence Branch Public Library - Address: 6361 Selig Dr, Independence, OH 44131
- University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum - Address: 201 College St, Findlay, OH 45840
2. Via Zoom from your device ($15)
🌟We will also be ALSO be offering VIRTUAL PORTFOLIO REVIEWS via Zoom with Christie on Monday, August 25th and Wednesday, August 27th for an additional fee. The one-on-one,15 minute critique will be scheduled between 7-8:15 pm, so you will need to be available between that time frame. Exact time frame will be emailed to you prior to the event. Critiques cannot be scheduled on other days or times.🌟
Registration Options for this event include:
- Watching virtually from your device - $15
- Watching in person at the University of Findlay's Mazza Museum or the Independence Library with a peer-to-peer critique following the presentation - Free
- OPTIONAL: Virtual critique on Monday, August 25th ($80)
- OPTIONAL: Virtual critique on Wednesday, August 27th ($80)
🦋 2025 Preconference MANUSCRIPT Prep Event with Gloria G. Adams and Jean Daigneau 📝
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm EST
Virtual Zoom Event
Details: Join us on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 7:30-8:30 pm (EST) on Zoom for a preconference manuscript prep talk with Gloria G. Adams, Author and Editor, and Jean Daigneau, Author, Editor, and Former SCBWI Ohio North Regional Advisor!
If anyone knows about Ohio North conferences, it's Jean and Gloria! These two seasoned conference organizers and attendees will share their insights on making your manuscript conference-ready. They will discuss essential topics such as proper manuscript formatting, preparing an effective pitch for your manuscript, and important reminders like bringing multiple copies of your manuscript to the conference. If you're new to attending conferences, this is a fantastic opportunity to ensure your manuscript stands out for all the right reasons. Even if you're an experienced conference attendee, it's a great chance to refresh your memory and make sure you don't overlook these important details!
🦋 PITCH Party Prep Event with Author-Illustrator and Co-Regional Advisor Merrill Rainey - ✅Registration Now Open!
Tuesday, September 9th 7pm-8pm (ET)
Virtual Event
Prepare your pitches for our fall conference’s Editors, Art Director, & Agent Pitch party! Get real time feedback on your pitches from Author-Illustrator and Co-Regional Advisor Merrill Rainey, and your SCBWI peers. Merrill will give live feedback on pre-submitted pitches and will also give tips and tricks on how to look at creating and refining your pitch. Even if you are only coming to the Saturday conference and not the Friday night Pitch Party event, this is a wonderful opportunity to get your pitches ready for the conference. You never know when a faculty member will ask what your story is about - have your pitch ready for this moment! This event is free to all but registration is required. To submit your pitch, please fill out the PITCH PARTY PREP FORM:🔗https://forms.gle/HqSBuL2WxYNsZsLo8
🦋 IMPORTANT LINKS for Preconference Prep Events:
🔗 LINK for RECORDING of Preconference Q&A with the Ohio North Regional Team:
- https://scbwi.zoom.us/rec/share/08_ty-qFej7Tl8VraLN7kYAt0PdghxMwq2wQZ5vMsCA4daGYRUPoSsTYdHOmDzXl.qf8XLmz_5ZBbrDcR?startTime=1752014561000
🔗 PITCH Party PREP with Merrill Rainey Pitch Submission Form:
- https://forms.gle/HqSBuL2WxYNsZsLo8