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Ready to turn your manuscript into a published book? Join us on November 15th for our last bootcamp of the year, From Draft to Deal: Indie, Trad, and Self-Publishing. Can't make it on the event day? We'll send you a recording!
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
November 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Ready to turn your manuscript into a published book? Join us on November 15th for our last bootcamp of the year, From Draft to Deal: Indie, Trad, and Self-Publishing. Can't make it on the event day? We'll send you a recording!
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
There's more to children's books than just the words and illustrations! Join our webinar with Kerry Martin, creative director of Holiday House and Peachtree Publishing Company, to talk about the role design plays in the overall look of the book and look at some behind-the-scenes processes.
October 21, 2025 at 1:42 PM
There's more to children's books than just the words and illustrations! Join our webinar with Kerry Martin, creative director of Holiday House and Peachtree Publishing Company, to talk about the role design plays in the overall look of the book and look at some behind-the-scenes processes.
Today's the day! Don't miss our FREE event with Cristin Terrill and Beth Revis! Join a hands-on talk about theme that will help guide you as you develop your idea, after which you'll take your renewed focus and apply it to a breakdown on story structure.
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
October 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today's the day! Don't miss our FREE event with Cristin Terrill and Beth Revis! Join a hands-on talk about theme that will help guide you as you develop your idea, after which you'll take your renewed focus and apply it to a breakdown on story structure.
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
Illustrators, don't miss our webinar on October 21! Join Sandie Sonke to learn how to turn words into pictures. She'll share how to interpret a manuscript and collaborate with an author to bring their vision to life.
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
October 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Illustrators, don't miss our webinar on October 21! Join Sandie Sonke to learn how to turn words into pictures. She'll share how to interpret a manuscript and collaborate with an author to bring their vision to life.
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
Don't overlook your greatest allies when it comes to selling your book, local independent bookstores like our friends at BookPeople! Join Madeline Smoot to learn how to build and maximize your relationships with independent booksellers.
October 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Don't overlook your greatest allies when it comes to selling your book, local independent bookstores like our friends at BookPeople! Join Madeline Smoot to learn how to build and maximize your relationships with independent booksellers.
It's officially conference week! We're ready to get this party started. Be sure to share your updates using #atxscbwiconf25. We might have something fun up our sleeves for those of you who post during the conference. Stay tuned for details. 😉
September 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It's officially conference week! We're ready to get this party started. Be sure to share your updates using #atxscbwiconf25. We might have something fun up our sleeves for those of you who post during the conference. Stay tuned for details. 😉
Every author and illustrator dreams of winning an award for their prized creation and having an Amazon listing with many 4- or 5-star reviews. Join us at our FREE September monthly meeting to learn some easy tips and tricks for getting your book noticed in a good way.
September 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Every author and illustrator dreams of winning an award for their prized creation and having an Amazon listing with many 4- or 5-star reviews. Join us at our FREE September monthly meeting to learn some easy tips and tricks for getting your book noticed in a good way.
Are you joining us on Aug. 30 at BookPeople? Stay after to boost your confidence by practicing your pitch alongside your fellow conference attendees in a low-key, friendly environment! You’ll have a chance to read your pitch, have it timed and hear the pitches of fellow attendees.
August 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Are you joining us on Aug. 30 at BookPeople? Stay after to boost your confidence by practicing your pitch alongside your fellow conference attendees in a low-key, friendly environment! You’ll have a chance to read your pitch, have it timed and hear the pitches of fellow attendees.
Join us on Saturday for our free monthly meeting at Bookpeople! Learn from children’s book authors Kari Lavelle, Lindsay Leslie and Melissa Coffey about how they turned their picture book critique group into a marketing machine.
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
August 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Join us on Saturday for our free monthly meeting at Bookpeople! Learn from children’s book authors Kari Lavelle, Lindsay Leslie and Melissa Coffey about how they turned their picture book critique group into a marketing machine.
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
Join us tomorrow night! Head over to Meanwhile Brewing at 7 p.m. to have a coffee or a beer on us. Bring a friend who might be interested in joining in all of the fun with our local SCBWI chapter.
August 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Join us tomorrow night! Head over to Meanwhile Brewing at 7 p.m. to have a coffee or a beer on us. Bring a friend who might be interested in joining in all of the fun with our local SCBWI chapter.
Calling all illustrators! Did you know we have sketch nights on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Central Market on North Lamar? Bring your supplies and join your fellow illustrators to chat and create, no matter your medium! For the latest updates, be sure to join our Discord.
August 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Calling all illustrators! Did you know we have sketch nights on the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Central Market on North Lamar? Bring your supplies and join your fellow illustrators to chat and create, no matter your medium! For the latest updates, be sure to join our Discord.
The countdown is on! You have just four weeks left to register for our Mini MFA Conference on Saturday, Sept. 27. Join us for a focused, craft-driven experience designed to help both writers and illustrators polish their skills. #atxscbwiconf25
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
August 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The countdown is on! You have just four weeks left to register for our Mini MFA Conference on Saturday, Sept. 27. Join us for a focused, craft-driven experience designed to help both writers and illustrators polish their skills. #atxscbwiconf25
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
Join us at our FREE monthly meeting on August 30 to learn how to turn your Critique Group into a Marketing Machine! Hear from Melissa Coffey, Kari Lavelle, and Lindsay Leslie about the specific tools they've employed to promote themselves locally and nationally.
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
August 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Join us at our FREE monthly meeting on August 30 to learn how to turn your Critique Group into a Marketing Machine! Hear from Melissa Coffey, Kari Lavelle, and Lindsay Leslie about the specific tools they've employed to promote themselves locally and nationally.
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
Drinks are on us! Join your Austin SCBWI chapter on August 20 at Meanwhile Brewing for a relaxed meet and greet with coffee and beer. Also, bring a friend who might be interested in joining our chapter. The creative conversations will be flowing. All we need is you!
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
August 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Drinks are on us! Join your Austin SCBWI chapter on August 20 at Meanwhile Brewing for a relaxed meet and greet with coffee and beer. Also, bring a friend who might be interested in joining our chapter. The creative conversations will be flowing. All we need is you!
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
What are you waiting for? Registration for our conference closes on Sept. 15. Don't miss out on the fun. Register today before seats sell out!
www.scbwi.org/events...
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#picturebookauthor #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #scbwi #scbwiaustintx #editor #literaryagent
August 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
What are you waiting for? Registration for our conference closes on Sept. 15. Don't miss out on the fun. Register today before seats sell out!
www.scbwi.org/events...
#picturebookauthor #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #scbwi #scbwiaustintx #editor #literaryagent
www.scbwi.org/events...
#picturebookauthor #kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitauthor #scbwi #scbwiaustintx #editor #literaryagent
Practice you conference pitch in person at our free roundtable event at Bookpeople! Share your pitch alongside your fellow conference attendees in a low-key, friendly environment!
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
August 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Practice you conference pitch in person at our free roundtable event at Bookpeople! Share your pitch alongside your fellow conference attendees in a low-key, friendly environment!
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
Are you ready to workshop your pitch for our upcoming conference? Join Katy Schroeder on August 18 as she helps you craft and polish your pitch. You'll also learn what to expect during your pitch session with an industry professional.
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
August 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Are you ready to workshop your pitch for our upcoming conference? Join Katy Schroeder on August 18 as she helps you craft and polish your pitch. You'll also learn what to expect during your pitch session with an industry professional.
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
There are only a few days left for our giveaway! Conference attendees and volunteers, enter to win a critique or portfolio review from Claire Tattersfield or Mallory Grigg! Follow us on Instagram, post this image, and tag @scbwiaustintx by Aug. 8. One winner will be randomly selected on Aug. 15th.
August 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
There are only a few days left for our giveaway! Conference attendees and volunteers, enter to win a critique or portfolio review from Claire Tattersfield or Mallory Grigg! Follow us on Instagram, post this image, and tag @scbwiaustintx by Aug. 8. One winner will be randomly selected on Aug. 15th.
You don't want to miss our upcoming bootcamp, All About Graphic Novels! If you can't make it, don't worry! The bootcamp will be recorded and shared with registered attendees. Sign up on our website before it's too late!
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
August 6, 2025 at 2:31 AM
You don't want to miss our upcoming bootcamp, All About Graphic Novels! If you can't make it, don't worry! The bootcamp will be recorded and shared with registered attendees. Sign up on our website before it's too late!
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
Join us for a free event at Meanwhile Brewing to have a coffee or a beer on us! This will be a relaxed evening of networking and conversation with your fellow local SCBWI members. Bring a friend!
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
July 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Join us for a free event at Meanwhile Brewing to have a coffee or a beer on us! This will be a relaxed evening of networking and conversation with your fellow local SCBWI members. Bring a friend!
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
Our graphic novel bootcamp will be here soon! This bootcamp is designed specifically for children's book authors and illustrators. Learn from four professionals: two agents, an author, and an author/illustrator teach over 4 hours of curriculum with live Q&A! www.scbwi.org/events...
July 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our graphic novel bootcamp will be here soon! This bootcamp is designed specifically for children's book authors and illustrators. Learn from four professionals: two agents, an author, and an author/illustrator teach over 4 hours of curriculum with live Q&A! www.scbwi.org/events...
Are you ready to perfect your pitch for our upcoming conference? Warm up before the big day with an informative, motivational workshop. Come and enjoy a relaxed, guided workshop to help you craft and polish your pitch.
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events...
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events...
July 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Are you ready to perfect your pitch for our upcoming conference? Warm up before the big day with an informative, motivational workshop. Come and enjoy a relaxed, guided workshop to help you craft and polish your pitch.
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events...
Register here: www.scbwi.org/events...
Are you joining us in September? Share this image to let your fellow attendees know you'll see them there! And if you're not, what are you waiting for? #austinscbwi #scbwi #writersconference #atxscbwiconf25
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
July 24, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Are you joining us in September? Share this image to let your fellow attendees know you'll see them there! And if you're not, what are you waiting for? #austinscbwi #scbwi #writersconference #atxscbwiconf25
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
Illustrators, we have another workshop for you! Join Art Director Mallory Grigg to discover the formats that highlight your strengths and get your artwork into the right hands. #austinscbwi #scbwi #writersconference #atxscbwiconf25
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
July 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Illustrators, we have another workshop for you! Join Art Director Mallory Grigg to discover the formats that highlight your strengths and get your artwork into the right hands. #austinscbwi #scbwi #writersconference #atxscbwiconf25
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
This week! Join our webinar to learn Katy Schroeder's favorite immersive techniques to answer the important question, "How do we invite young readers into our worlds and make them feel like they never want to put down the story?"
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...
July 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This week! Join our webinar to learn Katy Schroeder's favorite immersive techniques to answer the important question, "How do we invite young readers into our worlds and make them feel like they never want to put down the story?"
www.scbwi.org/events...
www.scbwi.org/events...