England South and London 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.
Build your YA craft: write ‘n’ natter evening
Sep 22, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Passionate about your YA project but struggling to find time to write? Need feedback but don’t know where to turn? Then this is the session for you! Join Anna and Jean as they host an informal and friendly session for YA writers who would like some dedicated writing time and feedback on their current work in progress.
Every Page Tells A Story: Wowing Children (and Publishers) with Visual Storytelling in Picture Books, with world-renowned Illustrator Chaaya Prabhat
Oct 04, 2026
2 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Learn the design principles behind Visual Storytelling and how YOU can use these to elevate your work. With examples from Chaaya’s own books, which have been published by the likes of Nosy Crow, Hachette and more, you will see how these principles work in practice, and be inspired and equipped to implement them in your own work using your own style and flair!
Picture Book 'Book Club' October meeting
Oct 06, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Please join our Book Club for Picture Books hosted by SCBWI England South and London. This is just like a normal book club, except discussing a well-known picture book! This online Book Club takes place on Zoom. It is inspired by the conversations that Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen have on https://lookingatpicturebooks.com and is a chance to meet other SCBWI members with a passion for Picture Books! - Rob Cooper (Assistant Regional Advisor- England South and London)
From Attendee to Author: Amy McCaw’s successful YA writing journey, webinar and workshop
Oct 14, 2026
2 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Hear Amy discuss how YALC helped her find an agent, get published and be part of a thriving YA writing community. There will also be a writing exercise and audience Q&A.
Stop Networking. Start Belonging: How to Turn Conversations into Connection, and Build Your Career Relationally with Sara Hardwick-Grintz
Oct 21, 2026
3 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
In this practical webinar, Sara Hardwick-Grintz, President of GIFT∙OLOGY, shares a proven relationship strategy for building a career through intentional generosity, meaningful follow-up, and authentic connection…not awkward, exhausting networking.
OhBeatrice! From Stories to Shelf: How I Write, Illustrate, and Market My Books in Today’s Ever-Changing Creative Landscape
Nov 07, 2026
2 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Join us to hear as Beatrice talks us through writing and illustrating books, high-quality self-publishing, marketing and building an audience, organising school events, and creating additional products around her characters