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.
Fall Peer Critique Event
Oct 23, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
We will be having our virtual fall critique event on Thursday, October 23rd, from 6 to 9 pm. We will review the first ten pages of a novel or a full picture book manuscript. We will exchange manuscripts on October 16. Here is the link to register for the event NOW: https://forms.gle/bEezU9QR9ExW2p726
Fall Workshops 2025: Fairfax, VA
Oct 25, 2025
3 event
Unlimited seats
Fairfax, VA
Join us for a day of craft and camaraderie! Choose one or two workshops and make sure to join us for lunch too. Interested in feedback? Make sure to sign up with a consultation from one of our faculty.
Virtual Illustrator Social - October 2025
Oct 29, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
🌟 October 2025: Analog Art Supplies Show & Tell 🌟 Calling all SCBWI illustrators!
 Join us for a cozy, creativity-filled Illustrator Social, hosted by Mid-Atlantic IC, Tami Traylor and a special guest co-host, TBD. This month’s topic: "Analog Art Supplies – Show & Tell!"
 Bring your favorite pens, pencils, brushes, and tools from your latest haul! What are you using to make art (and play) right now? Why do you love them? Let’s geek out over textures, lines, and the joy of hands-on creation.
Picture Books & Java Virtual Book Club
Nov 01, 2025
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.
Fall Workshops 2025: Richmond, VA
Nov 15, 2025
3 event
Unlimited seats
Beulah Recreation Center, Chesterfield, VA
Join us for a day of craft and camaraderie! Choose one or two workshops and make sure to join us for lunch too. Interested in feedback? Make sure to sign up with a consultation from one of our faculty.
Funding Your Story: Crowdfunding & Community for Children's Book Creators
Nov 17, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Children’s book author and founder of The Wealth Playground, Jasmine Paul, will share how she raised $45,000 and helped others others raise $20,000 through pitch competitions, grants, and crowdfunding—including a $14K Kickstarter campaign that brought her two children’s books to life.