Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth!

We serve writers and illustrators in Kentucky and Tennessee and are glad you've joined our creative community. To make sure you don't miss out on our local meetups, regional webinars and workshops and the latest news about upcoming events, make the Midsouth your Home Region.

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2025 SCBWI Midsouth Fall Conference – Save the Date!

We're so excited to share with you that the 2025 SCBWI Midsouth conference is in the works! So pencil in on your calendar the dates of September 13 & 14, 2025 – you won't want to miss it! More information to come as everything develops!

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Welcome to SCBWI Midsouth (Kentucky/Tennessee)!

Looking to explore your passion for writing or illustrating children's books? As a member you'll gain access to an array of helpful resources, including information on upcoming events, opportunities to connect with other professionals in the industry, and valuable insights on the art of creating and publishing children's books.

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Business Savvy for Creatives

This two-part webinar series begins with first session, Start Here: a Roadmap to Building Your Creative Business, presented by Tanisia "Tee" Moore (March 12 at 6:30 Central / 7:30 Eastern). The second session (April 30 at 6:30 Central / 7:30 Eastern) is The Definitive Communications Primer: Building Communities through Narrative Communication, led by Lys Fulda.

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Joy in the Journey: Christopher Cheng Talks Longevity in a Creative Career

Join us for an evening with award-winning author Christopher Cheng as he shares his insights into what it takes to sustain a creative career without losing joy in the journey. In conversation with SCBWI Midsouth Regional Advisor Emeritus Susan Eaddy at the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Cheng will discuss how inspiration drawn from the world around him has informed his writing throughout a career that’s spanned more than three decades. Cheng will also relate how writing about love, friendship and family lends itself to a fulfilling creative process. Fans of picture books and stories for young people will leave this event energized to find their own joy in making books kids love. Friday, May 16, 2025, 6:00 PM CDT/7 PM EDT at Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

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About Midsouth

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Build Your Community

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Midsouth Events

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Local Meetups

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Looking for a Critique Group?

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Illustrator Lounge

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Resources for PAL Members

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Invite a Speaker

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Video: Writing and Illustrating for Children 101

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For the Midsouth Newsletter

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Submit "Let's Talk About" Ideas

Membership benefits

Jump into a quick overview of the benefits that SCBWI members can enjoy.

Becoming a translator

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Keep in touch

To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email us at [email protected]

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