Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
An opportunity to share a chapter (up to 2,000 words) a picture book or illustrations with fellow SCBWI members for feedback in a friendly session. Submissions are sent in advance and divided between readers based on target age group: picture book, middle grade, tween and YA/Crossover. Please contact NW region for more details. Note that this is an in-person critique session at MMU (Manchester Metropolitan University). Contact northwest@britishscbwi.org to enquire about taking part in these critique group meetings.
The Illustration Masterclasses offered as part of the Brtitish Isles' Illustration Programme are specialised events designed for illustrators to enhance their skills and connect with the community. These masterclasses cover various topics related to children's book illustration and provide opportunities for skill sharing, critiques, and learning from industry professionals. They are part of a range of activities aimed at supporting illustrators at different stages of their careers.
Join SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator for a spooky drawing evening! Grab a cuppa or a glass and your favourite medium for timed prompts based on Halloween image references and your spooky imagination. Connect with your fellow SCBWI illustrators in this fun drawing evening. Costumes, hats and gory make up are encouraged!
Take a tour of Inverness with local author and historian Norman Newton followed by a creative writing workshop with children's author Barbara Henderson in the historic Abertarff House.
Come and join us at the SCBWI British Isles conference in London! Children’s book creators at all levels will find unique opportunities to meet and network with industry professionals and fellow creatives at our vibrant in-person event. Got a book out this year? Submit your book for the Mass Book Launch. Got a cool school visit gig? Submit it for the School Visit Slam and get your book noticed. Or come and learn top tips! We've invited industry professionals to join us for an exclusive evening networking event. We look forward to seeing you there! Please note that this is not a free event and you need to BUY YOUR TICKET BELOW to secure your place for the conference, including lunch and evening drink and nibbles.
Join SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator for a Christmassy drawing evening! Grab a nice hot cuppa and your favourite medium for timed prompts based on on the Christmas theme references and your warm imagination. Connect with your fellow SCBWI illustrators in this fun drawing evening. Crowns, hats and xmas props are welcome and encouraged! For those of other SCBWI regions: This is a British Isles event happening at 6:30PM London time.