Western Washington 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.
The Language of Horror: Word, Rhythm, and Sound
Apr 11, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
No matter the genre or age range in which they work their craft, writers wield language as a composer organizes tones or a painter mixes pigments. Our word choices shape the way those who behold our art think and feel about the worlds we create, the characters who inhabit them, and the hardships they endure. Sound and rhythm play a huge part in the unconscious perception of our stories and can make a huge impact on how we, as artists, captivate our readers. While this lecture frames the use of word choice, rhythm, and sound around its use in horror fiction, its techniques can be applied to any genre across any age range. From picture books and early readers, through middle grade, to YA and New Adult. No matter what age reader you write for or what genre you prefer, this lecture will give you a new way of thinking about the tools of your craft and have you revising your manuscripts in exciting ways you may not have ever considered.
“Together In Story” SCBWI*WWA Conference
May 02, 2026
15 event
Available seats 167
South Seattle College 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Connect with your fellow creators in this vibrant gathering of authors, illustrators and industry professionals from your community in the PNW. Be inspired by keynote speeches, an agent and an editor panel, breakout sessions directed toward a wide variety of touch-points on your creative journey, a portfolio showcase and more at Together In Story 2026!