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: 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: Mix & Jingle
Dec 05, 2025
1 event
Unlimited seats
Trace Brewing - 4312 Main St, Pittsburgh PA 15224
Swing by Trace Brewing in Bloomfield ( 4312 Main St, Pittsburgh PA 15224) for some holiday cocktails, industry chatter, raffles and prizes! Our annual holiday party is a fun one—don't miss it! Private room booked beyond patio. Free!
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