England North Regional events
Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
Ruby Thompson: From Uni Project to Two-Book Deal
Sep 21, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Author and illustrator Ruby Amy Thompson joins us to talk about how she created her debut picture book, Rock and Roll, and its journey to getting published - beginning life as a University project and growing to a two-book deal with dream publishers, Little Tiger. Ruby will touch on how her past career, working in comedy and entertainment TV, helps bring a playfulness to her writing. She will also give useful insights about how to embrace your weirdest ideas, and play to your strengths in order to stand out to agents and publishers.
Lisa Thompson's Writing Process
Oct 05, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Join middle grade author, Lisa Thompson, as she shares her writing and editing process. With seventeen books under her belt, Lisa has found a way of writing books that works for her. In her presentation she will share her favourite writing tips, discuss overcoming self-doubt and how she tackles heavy issues but with commercial appeal.
Caryl Hart - How Children's Publishing Works - and how I made it this far
Nov 05, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
In this session I'll tell you how I got my first deal and how I've grown my career over the past 26 years, while demystifying the industry to help you move forward in your own career.