Arizona

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Welcome to SCBWI Arizona!

The Arizona region covers a large geographic area with a diverse membership of individuals at all stages of writing, illustrating and publishing in the children’s book marketplace.

SCBWI Arizona Upcoming In-Person Panel, Workshops, Webinars, and more.

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The Picture Book Dummy - A Revision Tool For KidLit Creators - Phoenix

Picture book dummies are valuable tools to help you revise and edit your manuscript. These rough mock-ups are used to help you perfect how the story will exist within the picture book format. The team that eventually publishes your manuscript might have a different vision of how the pages will be broken down, but the dummy allows you to ensure that each page of the book is filled with delightful surprises and copious illustration possibilities. The Picture Book Dummy for Dummies: The Foundation For Creating Better Picture Books presented by Michael Hale The Picture Book Dummy: The Writer’s Revision and Editing Friend presented by Tanja Bauerle Hands-On Time - Work on your Dummy

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Crafting Your Unique Angle for Nonfiction Success Webinar - Nancy Castaldo

In this dynamic program, you’ll learn how to discover and refine the unique angle that will make your nonfiction KidLit stand out in a crowded market. Whether you're writing a picture book or a young adult narrative nonfiction title, your story deserves a distinct voice and perspective. We'll dive into techniques to help you identify your book's unique hook, ensuring that your message resonates with your target audience. Through interactive exercises and exploring comp titles, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to make their book stand out by finding its unique angle—one that captivates your audience and makes your message unforgettable.

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EI Spotlight Interview

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Our SCBWI AZ Team

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Tucson Book Festival Handout

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AZ Equity & Inclusion

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AZ Events

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AZ PAL

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AZ KLMs

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AZ Spark

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