SCBWI

Society of
Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators

Iowa

Iowa

  • We'd love for you to participate in the January 20 critique session. Please complete the following form by January 18 at 8p.m. CST. Here's a reminder of the format and guidelines: Join IMOCC 4 PB: Iowa-Minnesota Online Critique Club for Picture Book Writers and Illustrators! Who: Members of Iowa-Minnesota SCBWI What: Provide and procure helpful feedback on writing and artwork Where: Zoom meeting When: 7:30-9:00 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, beginning January 20th, 2021 How: Follow these easy-peasy steps 1. Fill out the Google form here by the Monday before each meeting 2. Be prepared with a copy of the manuscript/dummy to read to a group of 4-5 others. 3. Watch your email for a Zoom link and join the meeting
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Writing can seem like an individual sport, but it truly takes a team. Our region offers state-wide conferences and local events that feature lessons on craft; industry advice; and connections to great agents, art directors, editors, and authors. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to (Read More)

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We are now the Iowa/Minnesota Region! Check out our list of 2022 Updates & News Here

Iowa/Minnesota Writers - Read about the Latest Regional Information

Something Blue - Illustrator Online Day May 21st, 2022 on Zoom. Registration Opens on April 2, 9:00 AM Faculty:
  • Lucas Elliott -  Illustrator
  • Janine Hauber Le - Literary Agent at Sheldon Fogelman Agency
  • Eugenia Mello - Illustrator
  • Kristen Nobles - Art Director at Charlesbridge
  • Jessica Saint Jean - Agent at Jill Grinberg Literary Management
Getting an Editor, Art Director, or Agent to Say I Do Retreat August 26-28th. Registration opens on June 11, 9:00 AM Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center, 120 Boyson Rd, Hiawatha, IA Faculty:
  • Daniel Cramer - Founder and Agent at Page Turner Literary
  • Rick DeMonico - Senior Art Director at Albert Whitman & Company
  • Wendy McClure - Senior Editor at Sourcebooks
Something Borrowed - Online Nonfiction Day September 10th, 2022 on Zoom. Registration opens on July 29, 9:00 AM
  • Courtney Code - Editor at Abrams Books
  • Danielle Collins - Editorial Assistant at Beach Lane Books
  • Tricia Lawrence - Agent at Erin Murphy Literary Agency
  • Lisa M. Bolt Simons - Author
Critique-a-Palooza November 12th, 2022 - Zoom Critiques  
2022 Marvelous Midwest -- WORK IN PROGRESS (Postponed to 2024)    
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