SCBWI-Iowa

Spaces are still open for The Mini Blueprint Workshop - January 28. We will work through Author Accelerator's signature Mini BluePrint tool to tighten your story and position it in a competitive marketplace. Picture Books/Middle Grade/YA >> Sign up now! iowa.scbwi.org/events/the-min…

Join our live SCBWI event in Minnesota August 16 - Superstar Author David LaRochelle will be presenting on writing humor. Free to attend. RSVP today. iowa.scbwi.org/events/david-l…

A few spots remain for the Summer Retreat at Prairie Wood Retreat Center - invest in yourself and snag a spot iowa.scbwi.org/events/getting…

Registration is now open! Invest in yourself - join us for the Summer Retreat August 26-28 iowa.scbwi.org/events/getting…

Still some spots available for the May 21st Illustrator Virtual Conference. Sign up now! iowa.scbwi.org/events/somethi…

Remember the 2nd round of Crystal Kite voting closes Saturday. Cast your vote now! scbwi.org/crystalkite-re…

Crystal Kite Finalists have been announced and 2 of the finalists are from Iowa and Minnesota! Congratulations @AimeeBissonette and @lizbedia! Second round of voting is open now.

Reminder - Crystal Kite voting ends April 14. Remember to vote for your favorite books today. scbwi.org/crystalkite-re…

Thank you so much to @TerryCJennings @chanceofdain @mwhatnall @payaldwrites and @laurabarbiea for the fantastic presentations at the MG/YA conference!

Exciting couple of months ahead of us - MG/YA conference March 26, Picture Book Conference April 30, Illustrator Conference May 21st! Check the website for details.

The Spring Picture Book Conference opens for registration Saturday morning! Keep an eye out for that email. Happy writing!

Still a few paid critique spots left for the MG/YA Conference on March 26. Don't miss a chance to have your MG/YA manuscript critiqued - iowa.scbwi.org/events/somethi…

Mark your calendars for MMW 2022! Going to have some awesome speakers and events you won't want to miss. More information to come. #kidlit #writingcommunity #MarvMidwestSCBWI2022

TOMORROW! Are you looking for an agent? We're hosting a 1-Day Virtual event to help you find one. Learn more here: iowa.scbwi.org/events/discove… Registration starts tomorrow! Hope to see you there 😍 #amquerying #WritingCommunity

THIS 👏 IS 👏 HUGE 👏. We’re releasing hundreds of hours of unseen footage from the #SCBWIVault. We’re talking #WordsofWisdom from masters of children’s books like @judyblume, Jerry Pinkney, @halseanderson, and sooo many more. Watch it here bit.ly/2WppwlE and subscribe!

@SoCalledYALife Do you represent illustrator SL who are not necessarily author/illustrators? #askanagent

@SoCalledYALife What are you looking for in terms of a portfolio from illustrators who are seeking representation and a chance to be a part of the picture book market? #askanagent

@SoCalledYALife As an illustrator, will I ever be deciding on pagination, or will I always receive manuscripts with pagination finished? Will I be able to provide feedback/pushback on pagination after I create a draft? #askanagent

3 things #SCBWIDigital Workshops have taught us: 1) “Rewrite the beginning of your book when you finish the book.” -@Sara_Sargent; 2) “Poke at the knot to raise the stakes.” -@KateMessner; 3) Color-coded bookshelves are the way of the future.

Can't wait! Next weekend 🥳