Welcome to Shop Talk 2025-26!
Shop Talk is an SCBWI Nebraska member-exclusive event. Whether you are at the start of your kid-lit adventure or far along the winding road, we encourage you to connect with us! Shop Talk is a unique opportunity to get to know local writers and illustrators. The goal is to build a community among members, as well as provide one another with takeaways and motivation for our journeys.
Shop Talk will occur via Zoom during the lunch hour on the dates listed below. This year, the Zooms will be structured as “working Zooms” or “mini critiques.” We can’t wait to share writing prompts and discuss your works in progress as we cover First Pages, Messy Middles, and Satisfying Endings. This year's cycle provides a chronological structure and theme to the schedule. They address typical areas of challenge that arise in writing and illustrating. In addition to the Zoom meetings, look for Shop Talk articles in each SCBWI newsletter. We look forward to a productive year!
New this season, all Shop Talks will be held from 12:00pm-1:00pm CST.
Mark Your Calendars:
- SEPT 18 - Let’s Talk First Pages
- JAN 22 - Messy Middles
- MARCH 26 - Satisfying Endings
Shop Talk is a free event exclusively for SCBWI-Nebraska members. We hope that you will consider joining us for an opportunity to build connections with others in our region. Shop Talks are NOT recorded. Plan to attend live so you don’t miss out on the fun! Zoom links will be emailed before each meeting.
Questions? Reach out to Shop Talk coordinators Mary Beth Rice and Ashley Karges at [email protected]