Deadlines to Remember
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Online conference registration opens at 2:00 p.m. Central time/3:00 p.m. Eastern time. Go to midsouth.scbwi.org and select 2026 Midsouth Fall Conference to register.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Manuscripts for individual critiques, including picture book dummy critiques, due to [email protected] by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time/10:59 p.m. Central time. (Those who purchase critiques must pay conference fees and registration by this time, as well.) Also, last day to register for paid critique.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Early bird registration ends, late rates apply.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Last day for attendees to register for Illustrator Intensive.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Pre-conference pitch prep webinar for those who registered for a pitch critique session at the conference.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Last day ISBNs may be received (with registration) for participation in the Midsouth Autograph Party.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Last day Midsouth PALs may submit pictures or good news for our Author/Illustrator Slideshow! See submission guidelines and instructions on our PAL Opportunities page.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Last day to register for an individual portfolio critique (unless they sell out earlier).
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Pre-conference webinar for those who registered for an Agent Ask-Me-Anything Meeting to learn how to take advantage of your 15 minutes with a literary agent!
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Pre-conference online pitch practice session for those who registered for a pitch critique session at the conference.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Conference registration closes unless it has already closed due to a sell-out. NO CHANGES OR REFUNDS AFTER THIS DATE.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
CONFERENCE BEGINS
* Submit portfolios for the Illustrator Portfolio Showcase at the registration table between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
* Submit First Pages in the correct box (PB/MG/YA) at the registration table between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Pages must be turned in on Saturday to be included in Sunday’s session.
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