SCBWI Oregon’s professional series is here to help bring your writing and illustration skills to The Next Level. Whether you’re plotting a novel or perfecting a picture book, our TNL sessions can give you tools to advance your career. All levels of experience welcome.
We meet on the third Saturday of each month at Tabor Space on 5441 SE Belmont in Portland. Doors open at 2:00 pm, and speakers start at 2:15. The series runs from September through April —except for December—but each session is different!
You can buy a pass for the whole series or register for each individual event. (Passes are only available in the fall.)
SCBWI has a zero-tolerance policy against harassment of any kind. Any violation of this
policy is actionable. Go here for more information.
Questions? Contact the Co-RAs, who are currently looking for a new coordinator. Kelly has stepped down after many years of service.
2018-19 Schedule
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| September 15, 2018 | Literary Agent Kerry Sparks | Crafting a Career in Book Publishing |
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| October 20, 2018 | Author Sheryl Scarborough | A Hands-on Master Class on Plot + 3-Act Structure: It’s not all Greek, I promise! |
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| November 17, 2018 | Foreign Scout Kalah McCaffrey | Keeping a Global Audience in Mind |
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| January 19, 2019 | Literary Agent Rachel Letofsy | Demystifying Book Publishing Contracts |
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| February 16, 2019 | Director of Sales and Marketing Margot Wood |
How to Establish Your Author Brand Online & Build a Social Following |
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| March 16, 2019 | Author Laurel Gale | Plotting and Pitching Your Novel |
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| April 20, 2019 | Author & Illustrator Barbara Herkert | Crafting a Life: Tools of the Picture Book Biographer |
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