Welcome to our Nevada Regional Events Page!

Here you will find our current offerings to help you improve your craft, receive valuable feedback on your work, or enjoy networking with other local creatives.

Upcoming Events

The Power of Two with Editor, Adam Blackman

We all know about the power of three. But when it comes to picture books, it takes two: text and art! The industry standard is that authors and illustrators work separately. Join us as acquiring editor for Cardinal Rule Press, Adam Blackman, discusses notable exceptions to this standard and explores how closer collaboration between authors and illustrators can lead to work that is more than the sum of its parts.

The Many Categories of Kidlit

Presented by David McMullin, author and illustrator of Mischief and Mayhem graphic novel series. Young readers need books that accommodate their needs as they grow. From board books to novels, learn the many categories that children's literature encompasses and how to write for your target age group. 11:00am - 1pm in the Lab Room at East Las Vegas Library. 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101. ------- This free presentation is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America.

Attend A Free In-Person Meeting!

General Info:

We meet regularly in person! In Las Vegas we meet every second Sunday at 11:30 am in the East Las Vegas Library's Lab Room. (2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101.) In Reno, we meet quarterly at Sierra Arts Gallery. (17 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501.) If you are in the area, we invite you to drop in for learning and connection. Keep scrolling for dates and programming details.

Link to Resources Page:

Here you can find recordings of past in-person meetings, presentation slideshows, and handouts.

Schedule of Quarterly In-Person Meetings in Reno

Sunday, August 16, 1-3 pm

Join us quarterly in Reno for mini-workshops featuring a presentation on a craft and/or professional development topic. Get some practical tips you can use right away, then have time to work on a project or get feedback from peers. Suzanne Morgan Williams will present a workshop on Finding the Heart of Your Story. Located in the Sierra Arts Gallery Training Studio, 1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno, 89503.

Sunday, November 15, 1-3 pm

Join us quarterly in Reno for mini-workshops featuring a presentation on a craft and/or professional development topic. Get some practical tips you can use right away, then have time to work on a project or get feedback from peers. Brad McMullen will be giving a picture book intensive (specifics are still in the planning stage). Located in the Sierra Arts Gallery Training Studio, 1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno, 89503.

Schedule of Monthly In-Person Meetings in Las Vegas

Sunday, June 14 at 11:00am - The Many Categories of Kidlit

Presented by David McMullin, author of Free to Be Fabulous and Rock and Roll Baby. Young readers need books that accommodate their needs as they grow. From board books to novels, learn the many categories that children's literature encompasses and how to write for your target age group. 11:00am - 1pm in the Lab Room at East Las Vegas Library. 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Sunday, July 12 at 11:00am

NV SCBWI Show and Tell! Bring your latest children's book work-in-progress for sharing and feedback. (Board Books, Picture Books, Chapter Books, Middle Grade Novels and Young Adult Novels.) 11:00am - 1pm in the Lab Room at East Las Vegas Library. 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Sunday, August 9 at 11:00am

NV SCBWI Writing / Illustrating Mini Retreat. Come ready to write or illustrate. Develop your current ideas or use one of our prompts to get you started. Networking time alternated with creative sprints. 11:00am - 1pm in the Lab Room at East Las Vegas Library. 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Sunday, September 13 at 11:00am - Perfecting Your Pitch For the Children's Book

Presented by MJ Wilen, SCBWI Volunteer and contributor to WriteRiders. A strong pitch is essential when submitting your work to agents and publishers. Learn a few tips and formulas for making your book's elevator pitch stand out from the rest. 11:00am - 1pm in the Lab Room at East Las Vegas Library. 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Sunday, October 11 at 11:00am

Sunday, November 8 at 11:00am

Sunday, December 13 at 11:00am - Artificial Intelligence and the Children's Book Industry: What You Need to Know as a Creator

Presented by Sara Elliot, NV SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator. Learn important information about how Artificial Intelligence applications like ChatGPT and MidJourney are perceived by the children's book publishing industry. 11:00am - 1pm in the Lab Room at East Las Vegas Library. 2851 E Bonanza Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

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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.

Critique Groups

We have several established critique groups. Check out our Critique Group Community page for more information. If you can't find what you're looking for we can help you start a new group.