Colorado, Wyoming (Rocky Mountain) Regional events
Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.
RMC 2026 Webinar Series: The Publishing Path
Feb 19, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026
4 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Join the Rocky Mountain Chapter for our annual webinar series, The Publishing Path! Register for webinars individually, or register at a discount for all four.
Novel Connect: Voting for Summer Book Study
Mar 27, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026
Online event
Unlimited seats
When: Opened until April 25 Where: Voting Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbib3jS6bux9QLtjqhdcBPCD04xarMz5HH7jwnDgE38R5uZA/viewform Join us this summer as we dive deeper into a craft book. After voting on one book, we will share, talk through ideas, and support one another on this creative journey over three Zoom sessions throughout the summer. The winning book will be announced on May 2nd at Bookies Bookstore in Denver. Information will be emailed to everyone who votes so make sure you vote and get on the list. Questions: Contact Tiffany Painter or Kelly Kandra Hughes at [email protected]
Colorado Springs Connect & Critique: Pre-Write Your Pitch
Apr 12, 2026
Unlimited seats
Fire Station 19 (on Research, between Lexington and Chapel Hills)
When: Sunday, April 12, 1:30-4:30pm Where: Fire Station 19 (on Research, between Lexington and Chapel Hills) We know how important it is to develop a solid pitch before querying a manuscript. But what if we took the time, before we write, to create a pitch? Could it help us unravel plot holes before they begin? Or discover the "so what?" factor needed in today's competitive marketplace? How might feedback on our pitch strengthen our story idea? Bring your story ideas and join us in April to find out! Remaining Time: Critiques. If interested, bring 8-10 copies of your work in progress (up to 5 pages or 1500 words) to share.
Wyoming Connect: Book Club!
Apr 15, 2026
Online event
Unlimited seats
When: Wednesday, April 15, 5:30-7:00 Where: Zoom Join our discussion of Writing Picture Books: A Hands-On Guide from Story Creation to Publication, by Ann Whitford Paul. Read all or some and share what you found helpful. Don't have time to read? No problem! Come join us--we'd love to share with you. For the Zoom link, contact Karen Lee Boardman, [email protected].
Illustrator Connect: Improvisational Drawing Workshop
Apr 17, 2026
Unlimited seats
Broomfield Public Library, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO
When: Friday, April 17, 2:00pm Where: Broomfield Public Library, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, CO In a creative rut? Need help getting out of it? Bring your drawing supplies and join us in the Eisenhower Room for a workshop in learning how to form ideas with prompts and the things around us. For more information email [email protected]. RSVP for the event here.
Western Slope Connect: Small/Independent Presses: Share What You Know
Apr 18, 2026
Online event
Unlimited seats
When: Saturday, April 18,10:00am-12:00noon Where: Zoom Contact: Wendi Silvano ([email protected]) For this Connect we want share information about small/independent presses that publish books for children. Come with the name(s) of some you are familiar with and what types of things they are interested in. We hope to come away with a list of places to consider for submission that many of us might not have heard of. After sharing we will do critiques. If you want a critique please email your manuscript to [email protected]. First received will be first critiqued until time runs out. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link when it’s time.
Boulder Connect: Text Structures
Apr 19, 2026
Unlimited seats
Arapahoe Room, Boulder Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
When: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:00–3:00pm Where: Arapahoe Room, Boulder Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO Join us for social time and an exploration of fresh text structures for PB/MG/YA. We’ll see how structures such as verse, reverse-chronological, parallel, and more can support a story and make it stand out. We’ll have example books on hand and would welcome you to bring your own favorite ones. If you are able, please bring a snack or beverage to share. Email Carolyn Combs at [email protected] with questions. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGTnOT1PEbTOT-eHacUjGdr02SF0Hs445aTtXrBB4B0A4OvA/viewform
The Art of Dialogue with Erin Entrada Kelly (Session 4 of Webinar Series)
Apr 21, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
In this session, Newbery Medal-winning author Erin Entrada Kelly (Hello, Universe, We Dream of Space, The Land of Forgotten Girls) will guide us through excerpts from mentor texts to determine how and why the author's dialogue was successful and learn how to implement best practices in our own work.
Metro Denver Connect & Critique: The Search for Comp Titles
May 16, 2026
Unlimited seats
Southglenn Library, Rooms A and B, 6972 S Vine Street, Centennial
When: Saturday, May 16, 1:00pm-3:00pm Where: Southglenn Library, Rooms A and B, 6972 S Vine Street, Centennial Comps? Comparative titles? What are they and why do I need them? How many do I need? Where do I start? So many questions! Finding good comps can be overwhelming. Please join us as we pool ideas, strategies, and expertise on how to go about this daunting, but necessary, task. This Connect meeting will have a slightly different format. Stacey will start the session by sharing her process for finding comps including specific examples. Then, the session will be turned over to attendees for their input. We're hoping for significant participation from members so be prepared to share your questions, strategies, etc. Also, we encourage everyone to bring examples of comps for one or more of your manuscripts to share with the group and be ready to explain why you chose them. No matter where you are in your writing/illustrating journey, we all eventually need comps so please join us as we learn and grow together! RSVP: Please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXQn6w91ddJ30hZh8_vhifmpEn9uSfKiKan-4wqf3D5_3sIg/viewform For the second half of the Connect, feel free to bring a work-in-progress for critique. If you'd like your work critiqued, please bring eight copies of either a PB manuscript, the first five pages of a longer work, a query letter, illustrations, or something similar. Bring a snack to share if you'd like! Questions: Contact Stacey Simmons or Jenny Crooks-Johnson at [email protected].