Monthly In-Person

What: Free meetings, varying topics, open to all members & non-members

When: Third Saturday of the Month, 10 am – noon, + optional lunch

Where: Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zentrum (DAZ) Stuttgart,

Last year, we brought back in person monthly meetings. Over 30 attendees joined the inspiring, motivating and fun workshop sessions one Wednesday a month (from January to July). There were different topics for all levels of authors and illustrators. We had many requests for a weekend meeting time, and we listened! With the continuing support of the DAZ James-F.-Byrnes-Institut e.V. Stuttgart our monthly meetings have moved from Wednesday to Saturday and will continue into 2024.

Please mark your calendars, the enthusiasm at these meetings has been amazing! Register Today!

January 20 - Start SMART into the new Year

Create your list of children’s book goals for 2024 and discuss ways to support each other in achieving them. Bring along any materials you’d like to share with the group to help discuss your goals. Illustrators, you’re welcome to bring your postcards!

February 17 - Shake It Up!

How to avoid clichés, stereotypes and 'the same old' in your stories. We'll discuss techniques and methods that will help you find fresh ideas and unique details in your stories.

April 20 - Shake it up!

How to avoid clichés, stereotypes and 'the same old' in your stories. We'll discuss techniques and methods that will help you find fresh ideas and unique details in your stories.

May 18 - Get ready for the Europolitan

Be ready with your BEST submission in the Fall at the Europolitan. We’ll begin the journey of revision NOW with in-person critiques. Bring your current work-in-progress to receive feedback at our monthly in-person gathering in Stuttgart.