Pennsylvania: West 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.
SCBWI PA West Presents: Helpful Tips on Querying a Publisher with Leslie Eva Tayloe
Nov 06, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
As an award-winning author of three children’s picture books, I’ve queried publishers directly for the past five years without an agent. In this presentation, I’ll share helpful tips on the following: • Preparing Submission: What a writer needs to do before submission. • Record Keeping: How to organize and track your submissions. • Finding Publishers: Where to search. • Submitting Your work: Best practices. • The Query Letter. Thursday, Nov 6 at 7PM EST 45 Minute Presentation / 15 Minute Q&A $15 for Members / $20 for Non-Members
SCBWI PA West Presents: Being a Creator: Tips for Getting Started and Staying Motivated with Valerie Bolling
Nov 19, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Do you have a dream of being a published children’s creator? Do you enjoy writing or drawing but sometimes lack inspiration or motivation? Are you a published creator in need of new ideas and/or opportunities? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this presentation is for you. Valerie will share tips about: - What to do if you’re getting started as a creator - How to stay motivated whether you're getting started or have been creating for a while - What opportunities exist for creators at all levels There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation and a handout. Nov 19, 2025 7 PM EST Presentation will be 45 minutes long followed by a 15 minute Q&A
SCBWI PA West Presents: KidLit Market 101 with Kathy MacMillan
Dec 10, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Join Kathy MacMillan, author of more than two dozen books for children, teens, and adults, for an overview of the children’s publishing world. We’ll cover age categories, genres, and best practices for submission, in addition to breaking down the differences between large and small publishers, educational markets, and book packagers. Learn how to focus your craft to fit your publishing goals, when you do and don’t need an agent, and the resources you need to know to get your kidlit career going. Wednesday, Dec 10 at 7PM EST 45 Minute Presentation / 15 Minute Q&A $15 for Members / $20 for Non-Members