An Introvert’s Guide to the SCBWI-WWA Spring Conference

If you’re an aspiring children’s book writer or illustrator, there’s no better place for you to be on the weekend of May 18 and 19, 2019 than the 26th Western Washington SCBWI Conference at Seattle Pacific University. The theme is “Imagine That!” If you're an introvert, this article is for you! Making the experience successful depends very much on your personal goals. All it takes is as a little planning.

Inland Northwest Conference

The Inland Northwest SCBWI region is just over the mountains, and their conference is around the corner! Early registration discounts end Tuesday! Grab a friend and get ready for a road trip. Whether you’re a salty skipper or just looking to test the waters of children's publishing, even if you’re feeling a little lost at... Continue Reading →

Wanted: Your upper MG and/or YA titles from 2015!

We still have space for authors of upper MG and YA books in the middle- and high-school "Behind the Books" session at Washington Library Association's October 15, 2016, conference! SCBWI-WWA is co-hosting this presentation to give our PAL members an opportunity to present their recent books to area teacher/librarians.  We didn't fill all of our available time slots... Continue Reading →

SCBWI Oregon Conference

Plan on heading south for a spring conference to remember! The Oregon SCBWI Spring 2016Conference, BETWEEN THE PAGES, is an event you'll definitely want to book. Come and mingle with fellow writers and illustrators. Connect with editors and agents on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 & 22, 2016. CLick on the above link to see... Continue Reading →

SCBWI Oregon spring conference registration

Our SCBWI sister to the south is holding their annual conference in May, and registration is now open! From the looks of things, it is going to be FABULOUS. Click HERE for all the details! Faculty includes: Newbery Award winner Matt de la Pena, Newberry Honor Award winner Victoria Jamieson, our very own Kevan Atteberry,... Continue Reading →

Inland NW Annual Conference

Our sister chapter, SCBWI Inland NW, will be hosting their annual conference on September 19, 2015 in Spokane. To learn more about the location, panels, and registration details, please click HERE. Mary Cronk Farrell, the chapter RA, promises a wonderful day of learning and communing with fellow kid-lit folks. And, she so temptingly shared two... Continue Reading →

SCBWI Oregon Conference in late May

Did you miss our SCBWI-WWA conference last month? Our neighbors to the south (Oregon) still have openings for their May 30th-31st conference, although registration closes in 10 days. Keynote speaker is Richard Peck. For full details or to register, go to https://oregon.scbwi.org/events/2015-annual-spring-conference-2/ Hope to see some of you down here! Sue FordSCBWI Oregon Co-Regional Advisor... Continue Reading →

PNWA annual conference

The Pacific Northwest Writers Association needs YOU!       The PNWA has some marvelous opportunities for the right authors and illustrators at their annual conference July 16. Specifically, they are looking for: • one author to speak about picture and chapter books for main conference panel  • one illustrator for the panel  • 6... Continue Reading →

BREAKING NEWS

We have a late-breaking news flash about our  SCBWI Western Washington Conference!   After this year, we will be producing our beloved conference EVERY OTHER YEAR.    Don't worry––we will be creating other valuable and exciting programming for next April in place of the conference. However, if you have been on the fence about signing up... Continue Reading →

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