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

Jul 07, 2026

1 event

Online event

Available seats 15

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.

For Premium Members Only
Free

Picture Books & Java Virtual Book Club

Jul 11, 2026

1 event

Online event

Available seats 5

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

July Peer Critique Event

Jul 15, 2026

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Join us for the July 2026 Virtual Critique Event on July 15, 2026 from 6pm-9pm.

Free

Picture Books & Java Virtual Book Club

Aug 08, 2026

1 event

Online event

Available seats 6

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

Aug 10, 2026

1 event

Online event

Available seats 22

Join Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Indie- and Self-publishing Coordinator Joyana Peters for an open Q&A session about all things self-publishing and marketing. This session will focus on Holiday Hustle: Mastering Book Sales for the Gift-Giving Season.

For Premium Members Only
Free