SCBWI Inland Northwest Region

Excited to be at the Shadle Park Library for the Lilac City Book Festival! Drop in for a workshop and come meet kidlit creators in the Inland NW.

Julie will be leading March’s check-in and chat on critique groups: what works, what’s helpful! Zoom in and hear what people are working on and do some writing exercises together.

Inland NW members, check your email for the zoom link!

Calling all Inland NW illustrator members! Sign up for our accountability workshop to keep progressing on projects and meet deadlines this Spring!

Do you have awesome ideas for illustrations that still haven’t become reality? Do you have a looming deadline? Do you panic when a client asks how long a project will take? If so, you’re not alone! Find inspiration, motivation, and accountability with your fellow illustrators as we finish our projects together in two weeks.

Sign up via our website and region events page.

For our comics creators!

Printing is about to start for the new Spokane Sequential, but it's not too early to be thinking about submissions for the next one! They're open through Monday, April 6. And besides full page comics, we're also taking strips! Head over to our website for full details and templates.

8.5x11 pages25 inch recommended margin
Strip Dimensions: 7.85x2.5 inches
Black and white
1-6 page length
Theme is "Glass"

http://spokanesequential.neocities.org/

New! Monthly check-ins and chats for Inland NW SCBWI members!

Monday, January 12th
7-8pm via Zoom
Info will be sent out to our Inland NW SCBWI members via email

We’re a big geographic region with a not always easy terrain to navigate— hello, winter snow! and as fellow kid lit writers and illustrators in the Inland NW, we want to have an opportunity to connect with and support each other. These monthly zoom check-in & chats will let us share about projects we’re working on, get to know each other, and then we can work through one or two creative prompts.

These are free, drop-on sessions, specifically for Inland NW SCBWI members.

November Webinar with editor, Adam Blackman, all about the acquisition process.

Link in our bio to register!

Our region is hosting Cardinal Rule Press acquisitions editor, Adam Blackman, for a November webinar with critique and one-on-one zoom opportunities.

Register here:

From Submission to Shelf: A Journey through Acquisitions Register for event Join Adam Blackman, acquisitions editor at Cardinal Rule Press, for a presentation on the acquisitions process at an independent press. Adam will share a 50 minute presentation with 10 minutes for questions. A limited number of critique add-ons are available with one-on-one zooms. Submission opportu...

Parents, teachers, and caregivers! Librarians Mary Ellen & Sheri share some new fantastic picture books in our next Picture Book Chat. Watch it at 1pm Wed, 8/20, here: http://ow.ly/Lshj50GtxWD

Are you a children’s book author or illustrator from the inland northwest and looking for a critique partner/group? Join us on Zoom and connect with your fellow Inland Northwest kidlit creatives as we discuss all things critique.

Click the link below to register and save your seat!

Critique Match-up Night Are you a children’s book author or illustrator from the inland northwest and looking for a critique partner/group? Join us on Zoom and connect with your fellow Inland Northwest kidlit creatives as we discuss all things critique.

For our nonfiction writers!

This Saturday, May 31st, join SCBWI Arizona and Nancy Castaldo for a not-to-be-missed webinar on how authors can craft a unique angle in their nonfiction!

Crafting Your Unique Angle for Nonfiction Success Webinar

In this dynamic program, you’ll learn how to discover and refine the unique angle that will make your nonfiction KidLit stand out in a crowded market. Whether you're writing a picture book or a young adult narrative nonfiction title, your story deserves a distinct voice and perspective. We'll dive into techniques to help you identify your book's unique hook, ensuring that your message resonates with your target audience. Through interactive exercises and exploring comp titles, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to make their book stand out by finding its unique angle—one that captivates your audience and makes your message unforgettable.

Member Cost: $25.00

Non-Member Cost: $45.00

Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025

Time: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (Pacific Time)

Location: Online Zoom Platform

Registration Link: https://www.scbwi.org/events/crafting-your-unique-angle-for-nonfiction-success-webinar