Austin SCBWI

With our 2012 Regional Conference – Something for Everybody – right around the corner, we thought it might to be fun to enjoy a pictorial reminiscence  celebrating great fun we had together last year. A set of wonderful pictures were taken during the 2011 Austin Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference. People were asked to write [...]

5:30 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, December 8th Opal Divine’s Marina 12709 N Mopac Expressway Austin, TX 78727 ( see map ) Join us as we not only celebrate the blessings of being a part of the Austin SCBWI creative community, but also to reach out to a neighboring community in need. Reserve a spot for you and [...]

Just a note to let you know that the line-up for our annual Regional Conference, being held at St. Edward’s University on February 17 to 19, has been solidified and it is amazing ! The conference is being titled Something for Everyone because – whether you’re  new-comer or an multi-published author/illustrator – you will leave the conference with a level of inspiration specifically [...]

Debbie: Here’s a test of the new system I’ve built (got paid to build one, so I adapted it for us). From now on, you’ll write the newsletters as Posts in WordPress. All you have to do is set the category of the post as Newsletter and it will be sent that way. There’s one other [...]

What delightful expressions of joy, laughter, intensity, wonder, and camaraderie! Notice how our fantastic logo (generously created by Erik Kuntz , Volunteer of the Year) peeks in at precisely the right moment. See how generously highly-acclaimed, award-winning authors and illustrators gave of themselves for the greater benefit of others. How cool is that? As you watch (and re-watch) [...]

You still have a chance to apply for the Don Freeman Memorial Grant-In-Aid  to enable picture-book artists to further their understanding, training, and work in the picture-book genre. The grant is established by the SCBWI and made possible through a generous grant from Amazon.com. Here are the details. Please note that applications must be received [...]

You will either get a laugh out of this, or you will learn something. I’m certain some of you have encountered this situation. So consider this an opportunity to either laugh or learn. And if you’re looking to learn more about getting your children’s book published, you’re in the right place here at the Austin SCBWI [...]

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Austin SCBWI holds monthly meetings except for those months in which a special event is taking place. Visitors are always welcome at our monthly meetings. See our calendar for a list of upcoming events.

Meetings are held at Book People, 603 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78703.

If you are an member of the national SCBWI, you are eligible to be listed on our Members page. There is a $10 yearly fee.

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If you are a local SCBWI member, we want to help you get the word out about your successes (large and small), book signings, appearances, book releases, publications, programs, conferences news and the like. Please submit items up to 50 words describing your upcoming event or success story to the RA through the webpage Contact Form [...]