Western Washington 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.
2025 Summer Picnic
Aug 17, 2025
1 event
Unlimited seats
Luther Burbank Park, Area B (The Meadow) 2040 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island
Join us for fun in the sun, (rain or shine) at our SCBWI-WWA Kidlit potluck picnic! It's a great chance to hang out with friends and make new ones. Drinks and name tags will be provided. What to bring: -Your cards, books or projects that you wish to share with your kidlit friends and colleagues. (This is not a time to sell your wares!) -A picnic for yourself or something to share, potluck style. -A picnic blanket or camping chair and jacket in case it's chilly. -Your family is more than welcome to join! Date: Sunday, August 17th Time: 11am to 2pm Location: Luther Burbank Park, Area B (The Meadow) See you there!
Written Editorial Critique by Senior Editor Kat Brzozowski
Sep 21, 2025
1 event
Unlimited seats
Whether you plan to attend our 2025 Write in the Woods Retreat or not, you can receive a professional, written editorial critique from retreat faculty member and Feiwel & Friends Senior Editor Kat Brzozowski on up to 10 manuscript pages (no more than 2,500 words) or 10 illustration portfolio images. Gain insight into editorial reactions to your work and ideas for improvement in a professional format. Critique participants will upload their properly formatted submission no later than September 21, and will receive a written critiques by email before November 15.
Fireside Chat Webinar with Senior Editor Kat Brzozowski
Oct 06, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Sit down with Feiwel and Friends Senior Editor Kat Brzozowski to get to know her during this informal webinar. She'll chat with local author Elayne Craine about how they've worked together on Elayne's new book, THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER, what Kat looks for in submissions, and what she's seeing in the children's lit market lately. She'll answer general questions and will talk briefly about what she'll share with participants of our 2025 Write in the Woods Retreat in November. Don't miss it! The webinar will be recorded for participants unable to join live, and the link to the recording will be sent out afterward.
Write in the Woods Western Washington 2025
Nov 07, 2025 - Nov 09, 2025
1 event
Available seats 34
Rainbow Lodge, North Bend, WA
Join SCBWI Western Washington Nov. 7 - 9, 2025, at an all-new location for a full weekend of virtual workshops with Feiwel & Friends Senior Editor Kat Brzozowski and in-person workshops with award-winning local author/illustrator Ellie Peterson. Enjoy hands-on learning, creative time, community, great food, and inspirational nature. Kat will join the group by Zoom for a three-hour workshop on Saturday, with other workshops and group activities throughout the weekend. Opportunities for individual critiques from the editor are available separately. Basic retreat registration includes a shared room ($500 for members, $575 for nonmembers), or optionally add $100 for a single room.