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.
Indie- and Self-Publishing Social
Feb 09, 2026
1 event
Online event
Available seats 25
Join Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Indie- and Self-publishing Coordinator Joyana Peters for an open Q&A session about all things self-publishing and marketing. Today's social is focused on Instagram for Authors: From Zero to Engagement.
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.
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.