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.
Central VA Write-In
Nov 03, 2026
1 event
Online event
Available seats 19
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 appear in the "my events page" in your SCBWI membership. 1-2:30 pm. FREE.
From Unique to Universal: Making Your Story Resonate with Your Audience
Nov 10, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Do you wonder if your story is too unique for the children’s book market? Join Srividhya Venkat as she shares insights from her creative process on making unique stories feel both universal and relatable.
Picture Books & Java Virtual Book Club
Nov 14, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Picture Books & Java virtual book club for writers, illustrators, and translators! Join us on November 14 for the PB&J read-aloud. Free, friendly, meet-ups to review new (or newish) releases. Craft take-aways, inspiration, and community!
Central VA Write-In
Dec 01, 2026
1 event
Online event
Available seats 20
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 appear in the "my events page" in your SCBWI membership. 1-2:30 pm. FREE.
Picture Books & Java Virtual Book Club
Dec 19, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Picture Books & Java virtual book club for writers, illustrators, and translators! Join us on December 19 for the PB&J read-aloud. Free, friendly, meet-ups to review new (or newish) releases. Craft take-aways, inspiration, and community!