New York: West/Central Upstate 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.
Novel Connect: Tuesday, November 18th
Nov 18, 2025
1 event
Online event
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Join us for an SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Region Novel Connect. Get your query letter ready to send to agents! Learn about the querying process, including when to query, researching literary agents, batch querying, query letter basics, QueryTracker, handling rejection, and what to do while waiting for responses. Hosted by David Neuner, YA thriller writer, and Novel Connect Facilitator. Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT on Zoom. This Novel Connect is FREE for SCBWI Premium members.
Equity and Inclusion Social: November 20th
Nov 20, 2025
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Online event
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Join us for an SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Region Equity and Inclusion Social and brainstorming session. Together, we'll ideate on ways to make our region more accessible and inclusive to our current and prospective members. No idea is too big, no thought is too small! Hosted by Melquea Smith, Equity and Inclusion Leader for SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Region. Thursday, November 20, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT on Zoom. This Equity and Inclusion Social is FREE for SCBWI Premium members.
Illustrator Connect: Tuesday, November 25th
Nov 25, 2025
1 event
Online event
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Join us for an SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Region Illustrator Connect. Let’s have a conversation about submissions. Where are you in the process? What should be in your submission letter? If you’ve submitted to either an art director or an agent, share your experience! Even if you’re not sharing, please join us and meet illustrators in your community. Hosted by Kate Woodle, published illustrator, PAL member, and Illustrator Connect Facilitator. Tuesday, November 25, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT on Zoom. This Illustrator Connect is FREE for SCBWI Premium members.
Picture Book Connect: Tuesday, December 9th
Dec 09, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Join us for an SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate Region Picture Book Connect. Let’s Polish Up That Manuscript! Participants will have the option to share the first 250 words of a draft with the audience for feedback. We will also reserve time to discuss suggestions for comp titles as well as any other obstacles you’re facing in your manuscript. Even if you’re not sharing, please join us and meet picture book writers in your community. Hosted by Sarah Mead, agented picture book writer and Picture Book Connect Facilitator. Tuesday, December 9th, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT on Zoom. This Picture Book Connect is FREE for SCBWI Premium members.