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

Dec 02, 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

Picture Books & Java Virtual Book Club

Dec 06, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Picture Book Writers, Illustrators, and Translators! 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.

For Premium Members Only

Free

Indie- and Self-Publishing Social

Dec 08, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

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

Luscious Layers with Valerie Bolling

Dec 09, 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

Virtual Illustrator Social - December 2025

Dec 17, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

🌟 December 2025: Draw 100 Things Challenge 🌟 Calling all SCBWI illustrators! Join us for our festive Illustrator Social, hosted by Cynthia Cliff. This month’s topic: "Draw 100 Things – Hone Your Style!"  We’ll discuss the 100 Things Project—a fun way to refine your personal illustration style. What do you LOVE to draw? What’s your artistic vibe? Once you nail your list, use it as a prompt bank to build a portfolio that uniquely represents YOU as an artist.

For Premium Members Only

Free