The Business of Publishing - An SCBWI University Offering

Apr 07, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026

Online event

This 3-part online course is designed for published authors and illustrators who want to take their careers to the next level. This course will focus on branding, branching out to additional revenue streams, and navigating relationships with agents and industry partners. Tuition includes all three classes and access to video replays for 30-days after the final live session. (Classes may NOT be purchased individually). You may register for this series through May 21st. After registering, you can access the ZOOM links by going to MEMBER HOME > MY EVENTS > MEETING INFO. Video replays will be available to watch through May 26th. Video replays can be accessed under MEMBER HOME > MY RESOURCES.

Tuesday, April 7: 1-2:30pm Pacific/ 4-5:30pm Eastern

Who Are You and Why Should I Care? Building Your Storytelling Brand with Eddie Gamarra

Explore the importance of building a personal brand identity and learn how storytellers can cultivate a recognizable signature and voice. Eddie will share tips and tricks for connecting with audiences and buyers (not necessarily the same group) so that book creators can cultivate an emotionally meaningful and potentially lucrative direct-to-consumer relationship.

Tuesday, April 21: 1-2:30pm Pacific / 4-5:30pm Eastern

Changing Genres, Changing Agents - What to Do If Your Agent Fires You

Description coming soon

Tuesday, April 28: 1-2:30pm Pacific / 4-5:30pm Eastern

So, You're Curious About IP..., with Viana Siniscalchi

The world of IP work can seem distant or mysterious from the outside. Viana Siniscalchi gently pulls back the curtain on what IP packagers do, how projects move from idea to fully developed package, and where writers fit within that process. She'll discuss how collaboration works in this space, how people typically find their way in, and the qualities that help writers thrive.