From Blotches to Stories: Overcoming the Fear of the Blank Page

Created September 30, 2025 by Michelle Jodoin

Canada: East

In this two-hour workshop, author-illustrator Natali de Mello will share ideas for overcoming the fear of the blank page. Participants will discover how spontaneous marks can spark both illustration and storytelling. This workshop is part of the SCBWI Canada East Digging Even Deeper workshop series, and is aimed at beginning, intermediate, and advanced illustrators,