Mid Atlantic (D.C./Virginia) 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.

Central VA Write-In

Dec 03, 2024

1 event

Online event

Available seats 13

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. Participants will chat and share their writing or illustrating goals for the day and then do two 30-minute timed work sprints, checking in with the group in between work sessions. It’s a great way to meet other creatives living in your area and get some writing or illustrating done, too. Writing doesn’t have to always be solitary! For members only. The session is free. Please register below. ** A link to attend this Zoom social will be emailed to the group on the morning of the meeting. 1-2:30 pm. FREE.

For Premium Members Only
Free

SCBWI Mid-Atlantic Holiday Party and Book Sale

Dec 11, 2024

1 event

Unlimited seats

Scrawl Books in Reston, VA

Join us for a holiday party and a chance to buy some holiday gifts! All are welcome to attend.

Free

Virtual Illustrator Social - December

Dec 18, 2024

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Join our bi-monthly Illustrator Social, hosted by PAL member Cynthia Cliff! Connect with fellow illustrators to chat all things kidlit—from book dummies and color palettes to marketing tips and the latest picture books. Whether you draw while chatting or simply enjoy creative company, this gathering is all about connection with zero pressure. Don’t miss out—register, mark your calendar, and join the conversation! Upcoming sessions: Wednesdays, Dec. 18, Feb. 26, and April 30 at 7:30 p.m..

Free

Central VA Write-In

Jan 07, 2025

1 event

Online event

Available seats 24

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. Participants will chat and share their writing or illustrating goals for the day and then do two 30-minute timed work sprints, checking in with the group in between work sessions. It’s a great way to meet other creatives living in your area and get some writing or illustrating done, too. Writing doesn’t have to always be solitary! For members only. The session is free. Please register below. ** A link to attend this Zoom social will be emailed to the group on the morning of the meeting. 1-2:30 pm. FREE.

For Premium Members Only
Free

Local Author and Illustrator Panel: The Path to Publication

Jan 11, 2025

1 event

Available seats 37

Fonts Books and Gifts, 6262Old Dominion Dr., McLean, VA 22101

The Mid-Atlantic Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Fonts Books and Gifts are teaming up together to host a panel of local SCBWI authors/illustrators to talk about the Path to Publication. The event is free and open to the public. Please register so that we have an estimate of how many people plan to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

Free

Indie- and Self-Publishing Networking Social

Jan 13, 2025

1 event

Online event

Available seats 49

Join Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Indie- and Self-publishing Coordinator Joyana Peters for an open Q&A session about all things self-publishing and marketing.

For Premium Members Only
Free

Magical Realism with Candice Ransom

Jan 14, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Join prolific author Candice Ransom for a webinar on magical realism!

Standard price:$ 30
Price with membership:$ 15

Central VA Write-In

Feb 04, 2025

1 event

Online event

Available seats 25

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. Participants will chat and share their writing or illustrating goals for the day and then do two 30-minute timed work sprints, checking in with the group in between work sessions. It’s a great way to meet other creatives living in your area and get some writing or illustrating done, too. Writing doesn’t have to always be solitary! For members only. The session is free. Please register below. ** A link to attend this Zoom social will be emailed to the group on the morning of the meeting. 1-2:30 pm. FREE.

For Premium Members Only
Free