Open Mic Feedback Session - May
May 07, 2025
Online event
Join us for our Open Mic Feedback session, an exciting monthly gathering where members read their work aloud and receive real-time feedback from fellow writers.
Open Mic Feedback: Read, Listen, Grow
Whether you’re polishing a new piece or just want to practice reading out loud, this is a welcoming space to share your work and hear fresh ideas. No pressure — just encouragement, connection, and a chance to grow as a writer. Come join the fun and see your writing from a new perspective!
Date: Wednesday, 7th May
Time: 19:00 – 20:30
Location: Online
FREE for members
Why submit your story for feedback?
Open Mic Feedback is open to writers at all stages of their creative journey. Whether you're just starting out or have multiple works published, you'll find a warm, encouraging community ready to support and inspire you.
Why give feedback?
Open Mic Feedback is a great opportunity to gain knowledge on the craft as you give feedback. It allows you to discover fresh exciting works, to meet fellow creatives, and to support SCBWI members in this important step in their writing journey. Come along to share a diversity of perspectives and create a dynamic, enriching session for all participants.
Who should attend?
Open Mic Feedback is open to writers at all stages of their creative journey. Whether you're just starting out or have multiple works published, you'l find a warm, encouraging community ready to support and inspire you. Participants listen to and feedback on works shared by members.
What should I share?
One page / maximum 10 minutes including reading and feedback.
While we all love to share our most polished moments, think about what feedback would be most valuable. Share a scene you’re struggling with, or dialogue you can’t decide if it is brilliant or self-indulgent. Members are waiting to be immersed in your writing and to convey their experience in a sensitive yet honest manner.
And if I don’t want to share?
We still want you there! The event is a great opportunity to support SCBWI members in their writing journey, meet fellow creatives and learn from other people’s craft.
How It Works:
- Registration is required.
- Feedback is limited to 5 - 6 readers per session. If you'd like feedback, send an email to Dean at [email protected] indicating it so.
- You will then receive confirmation to submit.
- Once Dean confirms, send him the text along with a cover letter mentioning the title and the genre( PB, MG etc.) and the pitch (no synopsis, just a hook)
- Format should be as follows: A manuscript should be formatted using 1 inch (2.5cm) margins, Times New Roman font at 12 point size, double-spaced lines, and paragraphs indented half an inch (1.25cm).
Registration closes on Tuesday May 6th at 4PM, no exceptions.
Ready to Join?
Register today! For more information or questions about the event, please contact Dean Wallis, Critique Group Coordinator, on [email protected].
ABOUT DEAN:
Dean is the SCBWI’s Critique Group Coordinator for the Benelux region. He writes middle grade novels that explore themes of friendship, teamwork and of the emotional highs and lows of sport. Dean has a passion for working with children, and alongside writing, he teaches, mentors and gets involved in youth-focussed social-impact projects around the world. Dean currently splits his time between Belgium, Switzerland and the UK and his writing is represented by Thomasin Chinnery of Zeitgeist Agency.
ABOUT DEAN:
Dean is the SCBWI’s Critique Group Coordinator for the Benelux region. He writes middle grade novels that explore themes of friendship, teamwork and of the emotional highs and lows of sport. Dean has a passion for working with children, and alongside writing, he teaches, mentors and gets involved in youth-focussed social-impact projects around the world. Dean currently splits his time between Belgium, Switzerland and the UK and his writing is represented by Thomasin Chinnery of Zeitgeist Agency.
Connect with Dean:
Instagram @dr_zonga
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-wallis-87424b2
Connect with Dean:
SCBWI Benelux
This event is hosted by SCBWI Benelux. Please contact the event coordinator listed above or a member of the regional team if you have questions.