Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
An opportunity to share a chapter (up to 2,000 words) a picture book or illustrations with fellow SCBWI members for feedback in a friendly session. Submissions are sent in advance and divided between readers based on target age group: picture book, middle grade, tween and YA/Crossover. Please contact NW region for more details. Note that this is an in-person critique session at MMU (Manchester Metropolitan University). Contact northwest@britishscbwi.org to enquire about taking part in these critique group meetings.
The Illustration Masterclasses offered as part of the Brtitish Isles' Illustration Programme are specialised events designed for illustrators to enhance their skills and connect with the community. These masterclasses cover various topics related to children's book illustration and provide opportunities for skill sharing, critiques, and learning from industry professionals. They are part of a range of activities aimed at supporting illustrators at different stages of their careers.
In this TWO-SESSION ONLINE Masterclass series, embark on a transformative journey from creative passion to financial prosperity! This is an exclusive course tailored for SCBWI members by expert Anna Orenstein-Cardona, author, NFEC-certified financial educator and founder of Wear Your Money Crown®. EMPOWER yourself! Find out more about how Anna can help YOU as a creative business person below. To BOOK, please purchase your ticket by clicking on the BOOK NOW! link below. This is NOT a free event!
Take a tour of Inverness with local author and historian Norman Newton followed by a creative writing workshop with children's author Barbara Henderson in the historic Abertarff House.