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.

Picture Books & Java Virtual Book Club

Feb 14, 2026

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

Looking Back to Move Forward: Using Intentional Reflection in Your Writing Life

Feb 21, 2026

1 event

Available seats 1

Join us for a write-in at the James M. Duncan branch of the Alexandria library during which Marcie Flinchum Atkins will deliver an inspiring presentation on intentional reflection.

Free

Virtual Illustrator Social - February 2026

Feb 25, 2026

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

🌟 February 2026: Fleshing Out Your Portfolio 🌟 Calling all SCBWI illustrators! Join us for our bi-monthly Illustrator Social, hosted by Cynthia Cliff. This month’s topic: "Fleshing Out Your Portfolio" : Is your portfolio missing something? Let’s discuss how to evaluate, refine, and target your work for your dream market.

For Premium Members Only

Free

Picture Book Sound Design: Rhythm and Rhyme with Carter Higgins

Apr 21, 2026

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Join Carter Higgins for a webinar that will give you tips and tricks for strengthening the musicality of your manuscripts.

Standard price:$ 30

Price with membership:$ 15