Colorado, Wyoming (Rocky Mountain) Regional events

Illustrator Connect: Portfolio Pre-Conference Prep

When: Saturday, September 6, 2:00-4:00pm  We'll be discussing portfolios, postcards and picture book dummies in preparation for the Letters & Lines Conference, BUT you can absolutely enjoy and educate yourself at this free Connect even if you don't attend the Conference. Bring your portfolios and postcards to share (but it's not required). No sign up required, just drop in!

SCBWI RMC Self-Publishing Connect

When: Tuesday, September 9, 6:00-7:30pm Where: On Zoom We will be examining the Lines & Letters schedule and talking about the exciting information that is going to be presented to help advance any self-publisher’s career.  We will also have very important news for anyone who has published a book during the November 2024 - October 2025 year! Don't miss it!  Ann will send the ZOOM link to everyone on our Self-publishing Connect list. If you are not on our list but you would like to receive the zoom link,  please send your name, email address and let her know if you have published before or are new to self-publishing. We welcome everyone interested learning  about self-publishing! Please email Ann at: [email protected]. Hope to see you there.

Boulder Connect: Writing Reviews

When: Thursday, September 11, 5:00-6:30 pm. Writing book reviews is a meaningful way to support fellow authors and illustrators. Together, we'll delve into the features of a strong, simple review. Beforehand, find reviews online or in print, noting what you like and dislike about them (and bring them with you). We'll discuss and then each craft a review. If possible, bring a small snack or beverage to share. Email Laura Perdew at [email protected] with questions. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYpVbP6b4acoXr5tatBPOhnOq_GVatlU2rSndPRvm_Y-Kf-A/viewform

Colorado Springs Connect & Critique: Using Theme to Craft Your Story

When: Sunday, September 14, 1:30-4:30pm Writers have many tools at their disposal when it comes to crafting a story, and one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—is theme. Join us as Ariane Peveto presents: Theme as Inspiration and Revision Tool. Move beyond limiting one-word themes and learn to use this tool to revise and structure your manuscript. Remaining Time: Critiques, if interested, bring 8-10 copies of your work in progress (up to 5 pages or 1500 words) to share.

NoCo Connect: An Evening with Natasha Wing

When: Monday, September 15, doors open 5:30pm, presentation starts at 6:00pm We must leave the room by 7:45pm. Where: Harmony Library, Community Room, 4616 S. Shields Street Fort Collins, CO Natasha Wing, Colorado Book Award WINNER in Children's Literature for THE WIRE ZOO, has been publishing for 34 years. Come experience the ups and downs of her career - from creating her popular Night Before series to her decision to let two agents go. Natasha writes fiction, biographies and joke books. She's starting a new career as a movie screenwriter and hopes one day to watch her Christmas movie on Hallmark! Check out Natasha's website here. Please join us early to catch up with each other before the presentation! Questions may be asked throughout. Contact: Julie Rowan-Zoch: 970-472-9036

Novel Connect: Find Your Conference Buddy

When: Tuesday, September 16, 6:30-7:45pm The Letters & Lines Conference is fast approaching! We spend most of our working time alone, but the conference is an opportunity to make connections and build relationships. Join us as we spend some time “speed dating” with fellow conference attendees. The goal is to have at least one friend for the conference, but you’ll probably walk away with many people who will happily share a table with you. This Connect is best in person, but if Zoom works better for your schedule, you can still attend virtually and find a conference buddy. Reminders  will be sent to all who register several days prior to the event, as well as the day before.  RSVP for in person: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmKn7EmW5GdbovbIAqY_axXrzO5SZBZgkShFo4SAZF7YZ2EQ/viewform RSVP for Zoom: https://scbwi.zoom.us/meeting/register/g511ofqNT_WbBeS_Q6S1rQ#/registration  Questions: Contact Tiffany Painter or Kelly Kandra Hughes at [email protected].

WY Connect: Catching Up and Critiques

When: Wednesday, September 17, 5:30-7:00pm Where: Zoom Welcome back after summer! Join us to check in, catch up, and share critiques. Bring a PB manuscript, artwork, or query that you would like to have feedback on. Nothing to share? No problem! We value your input and want to catch up with you! Contact karenlee at  [email protected] for more information or for the Zoom link if you are not on the WY list.

Colorado Springs Connect & Critique: Pitches

When: Sunday, October 12, 1:30-4:30pm Where: Fire Station 19 (on Research, between Lexington and Chapel Hills) It's a pitch workshop! Come ready to learn (and share); bring a pitch for your WIP or a recently completed manuscript and we'll workshop it together. Remaining Time: Critiques, if interested, bring 8-10 copies of your work in progress (up to 5 pages or 1500 words) to share.

RMC Book Birthday Bash

During the "Dessert First" session at the Letters and Lines Conference, we will celebrate RMC creators who had a book release between October 20, 2024 and October 20, 2025. Creators with book birthdays during this window who have registered for the Letters and Lines Conference can attend the Birthday Bash for no additional charge. However, creators with new releases who would like to attend the Birthday Bash ONLY, without registering for the conference, will need to register/purchase a ticket for the event here. You must be an SCBWI member to have your new release included the Book Birthday Bash.

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