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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It’s FREE! Grab your art or writing supplies and join us for an hour of doodling, drafting, and connecting. You choose whether to doodle or draft a response to a given prompt. There will be time to share and connect at the end. To join, click the zoom link here: www.scbwi.org/regions/indi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

www.scbwi.org/events/INSCB... Learn about the qualities editors are looking for when they evaluate picture books on submission and consider their marketability and much more! September 26, 2026 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT There are submission opportunities and limited critiques available.

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PICTURE BOOK ACQUISITIONS CONFIDENTIAL

Matt Phipps, Editor at G.P. Putnam's Sons, will give you the inside scoop on what editors are looking for when evaluating picture book manuscripts!

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

www.scbwi.org/events/INSCB... Art Director, Karina Granda, will give 7 written portfolio critiques. On 11/14 each illustrator will have 15 min. to discuss their artwork and critique one-on-one with Karina during the roundtable event. Portfolio Deadline: October 22, 2026, by 12 noon ET

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

DOODLES & DRAFTS is a free virtual event for writers and illustrators working on all ages of children’s books. Think of it as half-Telestrations, half-Write/Draw In, with ZERO pressure and a fun twist – a SWAP! www.scbwi.org/events/doodl... Register to WIN A FREE PASS for INSCBWI’s Fall Webinar!

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Join us for DOODLES & DRAFTS, a free virtual event for writers and illustrators working on all ages of children’s books. Think of it as half-Telestrations, half-Write/Draw In, with ZERO pressure and a fun twist – a SWAP – designed to amp up your creativity! www.scbwi.org/events/doodl...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Grab your computer and get ready to meet other writers and participate in a fun writing prompt! Click on the zoom link on our events page to join this free event. www.scbwi.org/regions/indi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Grab your computer and get ready to meet other writers and participate in a fun writing prompt! Click on the zoom link on our events page to join this free event. www.scbwi.org/regions/indi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

REGISTRATION ENDS 4/23 Virtually Spring Into Story May 2 at 10 am & 1 pm EST www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... Carina Licon will lead on how friendships, rivalries, and antagonistic relationships shape character and plot. Foyinsi Adegbonmire will show how a character's history informs their actions.

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Grab your computer and get ready to meet other writers and participate in a fun writing prompt! Click on the zoom link on our events page to join this free event. www.scbwi.org/regions/indi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

www.scbwi.org/events/nevad... In this webinar, author and workshop leader Suzanne Morgan Williams will share concrete techniques to connect to your experiences, senses, and emotions – then use them to immerse readers in your story.

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

SCBWI MD/DE/WV presents, The Mechanics Behind the Magic: Writing Rhyming Picture Books with Author Renée M. LaTulippe. www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... Renée will focus on skills needed to write successful rhyming picture books, including meter, rhyme, natural language, and solid story structure.

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Back to the Trenches: How to Weather the Storm and Find Your Way to Another Agent www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... For writers and illustrators who have parted with their agents, find out how to weather that storm and find your way to another agent. Amy will focus on how to word a query letter.

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Surprise! Surprise! Humorous Ways to Surprise Your Readers www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... From dramatic irony to picture book formats to setting up the perfect page turn, Kathryn Rammell will dissect humorous picture books and the different techniques their creators utilized to elevate their stories.

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Grab a warm drink and your computer and get ready to meet other writers and participate in fun writing prompts. We’ll write, share, and inspire each other. Join us for this free event by clicking on the zoom link on our events page. #INWriteIN www.scbwi.org/regions/indi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

www.scbwi.org/events/trick... Learn how to coax your brain into generating plot ideas organically, using tricks and techniques that tap into how stories are naturally structured, explore key story elements, and discover how asking the right questions can spark the perfect next scene.

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Virtually Spring Into Story: 2 Editor Workshops May 2 at 10 am & 1 pm EST www.scbwi.org/events/virtu... Carina Licon will lead on how friendships, rivalries, and antagonistic relationships shape character and plot. Foyinsi Adegbonmire will show how a character's history informs their actions.

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Writers will learn how to generate plot ideas, explore key story elements, and discover how asking the right questions can spark the perfect next scene. Writers will also learn how to spot hidden plot threads in their own ideas. March 7, 2026 10-noon EST www.scbwi.org/events/trick...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Join us for an interactive webinar led by Stuti Telidevara with Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management, as we delve into the secrets of age-appropriate suspense, from tension that tingles to jump scares that spark giggles. Feb 14, 2026 / 10 am EST Register now! www.scbwi.org/events/stay-...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Join us February 14 at 10am ET for an interactive webinar led by Stuti Telidevara with Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management, as we delve into the secrets of age-appropriate suspense, from tension that tingles to jump scares that spark giggles. #writehorror4kids www.scbwi.org/events/stay-...

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Jump Scares & Cozy Horror: Writing Spooky Stories for Young Readers

What's scarier than love? Join us February 14th before all your Valentine's Day festivities for a conversational, interactive webinar led by Stuti Telidevara with Park, Fine & Brower Literary Manageme...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Janice Hardy will share her tips and handout on plotting MG & YA. March 7, 2026 / 10 - noon EST (This webinar will be recorded.) Registration is Open for this informative 2-Hour Webinar + 3 Submission Opportunities + 3 Additional MG or YA Written Critiques www.scbwi.org/events/trick...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Join us Feb. 14th for a webinar led by Stuti Telidevara with Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management. Delve into the secrets of age-appropriate suspense, from tension to jump scares. Feb. 14, 2026 / 10 am EST Registration is Open for this Webinar + Submission Opportunity + Limited Written Critiques

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Ready to take your children’s book career to the next level? ⁠ View the entire line up on our website here: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... or with the link in our bio

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Free SCBWI Indiana Chat and Write Fall Gathering Join us on October 24th, 2 to 4 pm College Branch Library meeting room (4180 N College Ave, Indianapolis) to chat and write while enjoying apple cider and cookies! www.scbwi.org/events/chat-...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Great in-person opportunity in Indianapolis, IN for 7 nonfiction/informational fiction picture book writers. Find details and register on the Indiana SCBWI events page at www.scbwi.org/events/nonfi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

June 14, 2025 (registration closes May 2): Join Gretchen Durning, editor at G. P. Putnam’s Sons, for an online roundtable critique event! Get a chance to read your peers' manuscripts ahead of time AND join in for an online LIVE critique roundtable hosted by Gretchen. www.scbwi.org/events/middl...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Don’t wait! Register now! UPDATE: There are still some critiques available and we're extending the purchase deadline to March 17th. Please note if you purchase a critique between March 3rd and March 17th, it will be delivered by April 30th.

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

WIN A CRITIQUE! Sign up for agent Monica Rodriguez’s webinar on revision and be entered to win a critique! *If you’ve already signed up, you’ll be added to the contest. *If you've paid for a critique, we’ll refund you if you win. Winners announced on 3/17. Register at: www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Don’t hesitate! Registration closes March 16.

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Get the Secret Formula for chapter books and early readers from Editorial Director Katie Carella. March 29 at 10:00am EST www.scbwi.org/events/katie...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Join us on Tuesday March 18 at 7:00pm EST for help on tackling your revision with Junior Agent Monica Rodriguez of Context Literary Agency. There are a limited number of critiques available for purchase as well! www.scbwi.org/events/writi...

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Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

We are a group of #kidlit creators heartbroken by the devastating scenes in Los Angeles. We aim to raise desperately-needed funds for wildfire relief with an auction taking place Jan 20th - Jan 26th. Stay tuned for more details! Follow IG: @kidlitforlosangeles Logo by @sydhanson.bsky.social

Cartoon bear wearing a construction hat and vest walking with pen, pencil, and paintbrush across a background sketch of the LA skyline with palm trees. Handwritten text surrounding the image says: "Kid Lit for Los Angeles" Typewritten words: Kidlit Auction Jan 20th - Jan 26th Raising funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief.

Graphic with these words "About Kidlit For Los Angeles - We are a group of kidlit creators who have been heartbroken by the apocalyptic scenes in Los Angeles. Some of us are proud Angelenos, with friends and family members who have suffered crushing losses. We are looking to help raise desperately needed funds for wildfire relief efforts in the many communities that have been impacted."

Graphic that reads: "How will the auction work?
Donations will be listed on our auction page (link coming soon!)

Winners will show proof of donation to one of the auction’s four charities as payment for their item(s). These receipts will be reviewed, and winners will be connected with donors after verification.

The auction will go live on January 20th (9am Pacific Standard Time) and run through January 26th (9pm PST)."

Graphic that reads: "How Can I Help? Follow us here on @kidlitforlosangeles. We will be sharing some sneek peeks of our amazing auction items so please follow along!

Spread the word! Share to your Instagram stories, on your social media pages, and in any groups you are in (both kidlit-related and not!)

Mark your calendars! The auction will go live on January 20th (9am Pacific Standard Time) and run through January 26th (9pm PST).

Thank you in advance for your support!"

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Today is the last day to sign up! www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Just a week away! www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Just a little over 2 weeks away! Join us at www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

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SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

This will be a fabulous, FREE way to learn more about BLUESKY. If you're interested in getting more out of your account here, please register! A recording will be available for a month to all registered participants - no need to worry if you can't attend live! #scbwi www.scbwi.org/events/bluesky

NOTHING BUT
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THE CONVERSATION
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A chat with
CHARLENE CHUA
Oct. 26th
1:00 PM
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SCBWI
Canada East
THE INS AND OUTS OF
BLUESKY SOCIAL
To register for this free event, visit https://scbwi.org/events/bluesky

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SCBWI Indiana @scbwiindiana.bsky.social · 10/10/2024

Just under a month away! You don’t want to miss it! www.scbwi.org/events/get-y...

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