SCBWI Benelux
Welkom, Bienvenue, Wëllkomm!
Welcome to SCBWI Benelux (Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands), your gateway to a world of inspiration and support for children's book writers, illustrators and translators! Our community is here to nurture your creativity and provide valuable insights into the craft and publishing industry.
Be Part of Our Community
Connect with like-minded individuals, access a wealth of information, and embark on a journey of growth and collaboration. Join us today and unlock a world of possibilities. Let's create captivating stories together that will ignite young imaginations and leave a lasting impact.
Upcoming Events
Self-Publishing with Bookvault with Jessica E. Knight
Amazon isn’t the only way to self-publish! Join picture book author Jessica E. Knight as she shares her experience using Bookvault to create a polished, professional-looking debut picture book.
Den Haag October Meet-Up
Kick off the fall season with a warm and welcoming coffee meetup for SCBWI writers, illustrators, and translators in The Hague.
When Creativity Meets Marketing with Tita Berredo
In this practical and inspiring workshop, we’ll explore how writers, illustrators, translators, and other children’s book creators can develop marketing skills alongside their creative ones—without losing sight of who they are or what makes their work unique.
Benelux Fall Retreat 2026
Escape to the serene and picturesque town of Spa for an unforgettable experience at the Benelux Writing and Illustrators Retreat from November 27th-29th 2026. Take this opportunity to dedicate quality time to your writing, plotting, revising, or sketching. You'll be among kindred spirits, sharing tips and stories with fellow authors and illustrators who understand your passion and dedication.
End-of-year Festive Europolitan Chat
Celebrate your creative accomplishments, share your goals, and meet fellow writers, illustrators, and translators in relaxed, interest-based breakout rooms. Bring a drink, your ideas, and—if you’re feeling festive—a silly hat!
"Get Back into the Groove" Marathon
Reignite your creative spark post-holiday season! Whether you are a writer, an illustrator, or a translator, immerse yourself in our creative haven on Saturday, January 16th, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Let's kickstart 2027 with a burst of inspiration that will set the tone for an extraordinary year ahead!
Recurring Events
Mary's Middle Grade Book Club
We would love to have some new members join Mary's Middle Grade Book Club! The club meets the first Thursday of each month at 8 PM CET. Mary would be happy to answer any questions. Meetings generally run 45-60 minutes. We’re friendly and welcoming. To join, send an email to [email protected]
Kristina's Writing Group
Write and sketch in good company on Zoom with the fabulous Kristina and a small gang of other members. Illustrators welcome! The group meets Mon - Fri from 10 AM to 2 PM. To join, send an email to [email protected]
Portfolio Lab
Not sure what to include in your portfolio? Tired of getting jobs that don't inspire you? Join us for a co-working session designed to help you create a portfolio that reflects the projects you want to create. The group meets twice a month. For more information contact Zita at [email protected].
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