Upcoming Events
ZOOM Community Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, August 20th from 7pm - 8pm PT for a Nevada SCBWI Community Meeting and Brainstorming Session. Bring your questions and ideas as we begin planning new events (online and in-person) for 2026. If you are on our Nevada Region's mailing list you will receive the link to the meeting. Please contact [email protected] if you are not receiving anything and want to be added.
NV Regional Graphic Contest
We are looking for a new illustration to represent our region! We love our cowboy, designed by Ken Lamug, but it is time to choose a new image to represent writers and illustrators of children's literature in Nevada. You must be a member of SCBWI living in Nevada to enter the contest. All entries are due by December 1, 2025. The link below will take you to our entry form. You may submit up to three entries/designs per person.
Attend Our Free Monthly In-Person Meetings:
General Info:
Our Nevada monthly in-person meetings are on the first Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted) from 3:30 pm - 4:30pm. In Las Vegas, we meet at the East Las Vegas Library, 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101. We will be meeting in the multipurpose room. In Reno, we meet at Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501. Each presentation is followed by an opportunity for questions, networking and socializing. If you are in the area, we invite you to drop in.
August 3, 2025
Character Development When Writing Children’s Books. Learn what it takes to create a character that people will fall in love with. Enjoy a writing exercise to help you define your main character and discover how they differ from your supporting characters. Writing Exercise: What Would (My MC) Do?
Link to Resources Page:
Here you can find recordings of past in-person meetings, presentation slideshows, and handouts.
September 7, 2025
Why Agency Is Important When Writing Children’s Books. Publishers love to find characters who are given agency. Learn how to create stories filled with real life choices, failures and ultimate success. Writing Exercise: Agency Pop Quiz
October 5, 2025
Writing Children’s Books With More Emotional Depth. Discover how tapping into your emotions can help your writing. Enjoy a writing exercise that will help you pin-point specific emotions and incorporate them into your current work in progress. Guest presenter: Nazanin Ford. Writing Exercise: Personal Memory Stream of Consciousness
November 9, 2025
How To Raise the Stakes When Writing Children’s Books. Publishers want stories with real stakes. Enjoy a writing exercise that will help you infuse your writing with more conflict and risk. Writing Exercise: Torture Your MC
December 7, 2025
When and How to Approach Publishers with Your Children’s Book Idea. Most people submit their stories to publishers too soon. Learn what you can do to avoid this pitfall and give your manuscript the best chance possible. Discover next steps to take once you are ready. Writing Exercise: Customize Your Checklist
Refund Policy
Refunds will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Any refund will be minus Stripe fees and any other expenses. NO REFUNDS one month before an event. NO REFUNDS for Critiques or Mentorships because the payment is already promised to the faculty.
New Events Coming Soon!
We are always planning new events. Check back often to see what's coming next.