Colorado, Wyoming (Rocky Mountain) Regional events
Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
Boulder Connect: Goal Setting
Jan 31, 2026
Unlimited seats
Meadows Library, 4800 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO
When: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 10:30am-12:15pm Where: Meadows Library, 4800 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO Come celebrate our community and prepare for the new year! We’ll start with a sweet treat, social time, and book exchange, followed by time for reflection and discussion about the past year and goal setting for 2026. For the book exchange, please bring a children’s or writing craft book that you are ready to give away. Email Carolyn Combs at [email protected] with questions. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScO_VfIzepJZJcLacKYFUd7QgRTWnZYmPx5orbaiEfs1bF3fQ/viewform.
Novel Connect: Today Is Not Not The Day - Procrastination Hacks for Writers
Feb 10, 2026
Online event
Unlimited seats
When: Tuesday, February 10, 6:30-8:00pm Where: Zoom You have an idea. You have the skills. You want to write. Yet, you don’t. Even though our brains are wonderful and creative, they can also be our worst enemy when it comes to writing. This presentation with psychologist Kelly Kandra Hughes, PhD, explores why our brains resist creative work and offers practical strategies to overcome procrastination. Discover how to outsmart unhelpful thought patterns, set realistic expectations, and use your motivation type to stay on track. Questions: Contact Tiffany Painter or Kelly Kandra Hughes at [email protected]. RSVP here: https://scbwi.zoom.us/meeting/register/Hb6tQldXTouOpN72PRfSiQ#/registration.
RMC 2026 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path
Feb 19, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026
4 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Join the Rocky Mountain Chapter for our annual webinar series, The Publishing Path! Register for webinars individually, or register at a discount for all four.
If There's No Hook, There's No Book: Tips and Tools for Writing Nonfiction with Melissa Stewart (Session 1 of Webinar Series)
Feb 19, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Picture book biographies have been popular for many years, but there's currently an increased demand for other kinds of nonfiction in the marketplace. One great option is concept picture books with an expository writing style. Join award-winning author Melissa Stewart for a lively presentation that digs deep into the expository nonfiction writing process, including strategies for developing an irresistible hook, selecting a text structure, experimenting with format, and identifying the best voice for a particular manuscript.
The Long Game: Why Great Stories Take Time (And That's Okay) with Alan Barillaro (Session 2 of Webinar Series)
Feb 26, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
If you've ever felt behind because your manuscript isn't finished or your illustrations aren't where you want them to be, this session is for you. Academy Award-winning animator, author, and illustrator Alan Barillaro (Bunns Rabbit, Piper) understands that pressure, despite his impressive resume. In this candid presentation, Alan shares what he's learned about creativity's glacial pace, why throwing away hundreds of drawings led to better work, and how to sustain your energy when a project spans years rather than months. Whether you're a writer, illustrator, or both, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of why your creative timeline is exactly what it needs to be. Join us to learn how time can become your greatest creative asset instead of your biggest source of pressure.
Query Letters and Pitches: A Half Day Workshop With Agents Sara Megibow and Helen Masvikeni of Megibow Literary Agency
Mar 07, 2026
1 event
Available seats 35
Penrose House, Colorado Springs
Join the Rocky Mountain Chapter for our annual half-day workshop at the historic Penrose House in Colorado Springs, Colorado! Saturday, March 7, 9:00am-1:00pm Mountain Time. Seats are limited to 40 for this in-person event, so register today!
Yes, and. . . with Corinna Luyken (Session 3 of Webinar Series)
Mar 17, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
A discussion of picture books, improvisation, mistakes, creative uncertainty, ugly art, and the benefits of a cat-proof cabinet with acclaimed author-illustrator Corinna Luyken, creator of The Book of Mistakes, My Heart, and The Tree in Me.
The Art of Dialogue with Erin Entrada Kelly (Session 4 of Webinar Series)
Apr 21, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
In this session, Newbery Medal-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly (Hello, Universe, We Dream of Space, The Land of Forgotten Girls) will guide us through excerpts from mentor texts to determine how and why the author's dialogue was successful and learn how to implement best practices in our own work.