We’re looking forward to a new season of monthly meetings jam-packed with masterful speakers offering powerful messages for writers. This Professional Series of meetings will take place monthly on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m at Seattle Pacific University (3307 Third Ave W., Seattle), with the exception of our October 12th kickoff meeting, which will be held at Seattle Central Library (1000 4th Ave, Seattle) so that our members can participate in the Washington State Book Award festivities that weekend.
October 12, 2019, “The Journey” with award-winning author-illustrator Don Tate. Location: Seattle Central Library (1000 4th Ave, Seattle)
November 9, 2019, “Turn the Page” with MG/YA author Amanda Hosch. Location: Seattle Pacific University (3307 Third Ave W., Seattle)
December 14, 2019, “Sensitivity Reads Panel” moderated by Ellie Peterson. Location: Seattle Pacific University (3307 Third Ave W., Seattle)
January 11, 2020, “Ask a PAL Panel” and “Power of Perseverance” with Jolie Stekly. Location: Seattle Pacific University (3307 Third Ave W., Seattle)
February 8, 2020, “Using Procreate!” with Jessica Peterson. Location: Seattle Pacific University (3307 Third Ave W., Seattle)
March 14, 2020, “Awesome Agent Day” with Linda Camacho, Gallt & Zacker. Location: Seattle Pacific University (3307 Third Ave W., Seattle)
April 4, 2020, Illustrator Videos & Panel Q&A. Location: Seattle Pacific University (3307 Third Ave W., Seattle)
May 2, 2020, “Editor Extravaganza!” and Mentorship Showcase. Location: Seattle Pacific University (3307 Third Ave W., Seattle)
Affinity Groups
This year, we’ve added early morning affinity group socials, with coffee, tea, and breakfast treats, from9 to 9:45 a.m. Each Professional Series meeting will host a different affinity group social. Affinity groups include: All Voices Inclusivity, LGBTQ+, Self-Publishing, New Members, Illustrators, Nonfiction, and more. Watch our calendar for updates about affinity group social dates!
Pay with a Passport
Purchase a Passport to make entry to each meeting easy, fast, and less expensive. Passport holders get early-bird benefits, too. Your Passport purchase includes: entry into all monthly meetings, early registration opportunities for agent/editor consultations, and more!
Purchase your Passport before September 1 and receive our early bird discount—$40 for SCBWI members/$80 for non-members. This is a savings off the regular price of $44/$88.
SCBWI WWA is also pleased to offer both SCBWI Membership and Western Washington Passport Series scholarships to those who might otherwise find it difficult to afford membership or our Professional Series meetings. Apply here to enjoy a full year of monthly meetings!