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.
Write in the Woods Western Washington 2025
Nov 07, 2025 - Nov 09, 2025
1 event
Available seats 19
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.
Inside Story
Nov 16, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Please Join us for our Autumn INSIDE STORY, our region’s biannual celebration of Children’s book creators. This November, we invite our SCBWI membership, booksellers, teachers, and librarians, to 'Zoom In' to Inside Story, and listen to SCBWI PAL (Published and Listed) authors and illustrators talk about their new books. Date: Sunday, November 16th, 2025, at 11 AM Stay in your pajamas, grab a cup of coffee and get cozy with us as we listen to these fantastic presenters: Audrey Barbakoff, Bonny Becker, Martha Brockenbrough, Brianna Caplan Sayres, Clelia Castro-Malaspina, Elayne Crain, Jennifer K. Mann, Andie Powers, Trudi Trueit, Nina Weinstein, and Rachel Wilson! This presentation is free and will be recorded and available to registrants after the event.
Sign Up For More Info. Save the Date! SCBWI WWA In-Person Conference
May 02, 2026
1 event
Unlimited seats
South Seattle College
It’s happening! There will be an incredible lineup of keynote speakers, agent and editor panels, breakout sessions, a portfolio showcase, manuscript and portfolio critiques and so much more! On one special day in May, we’ll gather the vibrant talent of our community, connecting and creating Together in Story!