District of Columbia, Virginia (Mid-Atlantic) 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.

Fall Peer Critique Event

Oct 23, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

We will be having our virtual fall critique event on Thursday, October 23rd, from 6 to 9 pm. We will review the first ten pages of a novel or a full picture book manuscript. We will exchange manuscripts on October 16. Here is the link to register for the event NOW: https://forms.gle/bEezU9QR9ExW2p726

Free

Fall Workshops 2025: Fairfax, VA

Oct 25, 2025

3 event

Unlimited seats

Fairfax, VA

Join us for a day of craft and camaraderie! Choose one or two workshops and make sure to join us for lunch too. Interested in feedback? Make sure to sign up with a consultation from one of our faculty.

Standard price:$ 85
Price with membership:$ 75

Virtual Illustrator Social - October 2025

Oct 29, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

🌟 October 2025: Analog Art Supplies Show & Tell 🌟 Calling all SCBWI illustrators!
 Join us for a cozy, creativity-filled Illustrator Social, hosted by Mid-Atlantic IC, Tami Traylor and a special guest co-host, TBD. This month’s topic: "Analog Art Supplies – Show & Tell!"
 Bring your favorite pens, pencils, brushes, and tools from your latest haul! What are you using to make art (and play) right now? Why do you love them? Let’s geek out over textures, lines, and the joy of hands-on creation.

For Premium Members Only
Free

Picture Books & Java Virtual Book Club

Nov 01, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Join us online for the Picture Books & Java book club. Free, friendly meet-ups to review new (or newish) releases. Craft take-aways, inspiration, and community. See event post for upcoming dates.

For Premium Members Only
Free

Central VA Write-In

Nov 04, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Join Chris Bailey for a monthly co-working virtual social for members living in Central Virginia on the first Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm.

For Premium Members Only
Free

Luscious Layers with Valerie Bolling

Nov 11, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Join Valerie Bolling to learn how your stories can benefit from having multiple layers to attract the attention of agents and editors.

Standard price:$ 30
Price with membership:$ 15

Fall Workshops 2025: Richmond, VA

Nov 15, 2025

3 event

Unlimited seats

Beulah Recreation Center, Chesterfield, VA

Join us for a day of craft and camaraderie! Choose one or two workshops and make sure to join us for lunch too. Interested in feedback? Make sure to sign up with a consultation from one of our faculty.

Standard price:$ 85
Price with membership:$ 75

Funding Your Story: Crowdfunding & Community for Children's Book Creators

Nov 17, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Children’s book author and founder of The Wealth Playground, Jasmine Paul, will share how she raised $45,000 and helped others others raise $20,000 through pitch competitions, grants, and crowdfunding—including a $14K Kickstarter campaign that brought her two children’s books to life.

Standard price:$ 30
Price with membership:$ 15