Join our region at scbwi.org/regions/midsouth Regional Art by katiehowerton.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mwhivrfqik2wThus concludes our learning sessions for the first day of our #SCBWIMidsouth26 conference. What a packed day! Our faculty really blew us away with their wisdom and expertise. We can't wait for more tomorrow.27 Sep 2026 00:06 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwhivrfqik2whttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mwgon7lhe22wWe've had a fantastic morning full of workshops and pitch sessions. Huge thanks to our outstanding faculty for all of their wisdom, and the brave creatives who presented their ideas for our pitch critiques. We can't wait for this afternoon!26 Sep 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwgon7lhe22whttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mwbwghwjjc2mWe're packed and ready. Are you? Load up on all your best creative gear. We'll see you on Saturday! #SCBWIMidsouth2624 Sep 2026 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbwghwjjc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mufb37sr5k2tToday is your LAST CHANCE to register for the #SCBWIMidsouth26 conference in September. Don't wait until 2028!31 Aug 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufb37sr5k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mtuezpck7k2mThere's only one week left to register for the Midsouth Regional Conference. Claim your spot by Aug. 31 so you don't miss out on spending a weekend in the Music City with your fellow creatives as we Compose Community, Career and Craft. #SCBWIMidsouth2624 Aug 2026 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtuezpck7k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mrzrrccl522yThree deadlines are TODAY for the #SCBWIMidsputh26 conference. Link to submit book cover for slide show: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTg-EhkmFehm6rJZS56ISXAwqoVe4azfwH8u7yCkJJTL3urQ/viewform Check your email and our website for more details!01 Aug 2026 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrzrrccl522yhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mqu7zflhl22hTOMORROW, we'll be hosting a pre-conference webinar about crafting pitches. We still have spots left for picture book and graphic novel pitches at our upcoming #SCBWIMidsouth26 conference. (1/3)17 Jul 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqu7zflhl22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mpjy347zps2jThere's still time to get a manuscript critique added to your conference registration! Register here: https://www.scbwi.org/events/2026-midsouth-regional-conference30 Jun 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjy347zps2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mpjkscmwx22qHaving an agent or editor look at your manuscript and give you their thoughts about your work is a special opportunity at an SCBWI conference. But the opportunity to sign up for a novel critique ends TOMORROW. (1/2)30 Jun 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjkscmwx22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mog4elnons2tInside Indies is happening TONIGHT! There's still time to register if you haven't yet. Link to zoom: scbwi.zoom.us/j/91893371578 Link to register: https://www.scbwi.org/events/inside-indies-building-relationships-with-independent-bookstores-one-step-at-a-time This FREE event is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America. All are welcome!16 Jun 2026 15:27 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mog4elnons2thttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mlm3ek4wzs2lConference critiques and pitches are going fast, but there are still spots available. New to our conference this year: Agent Jennifer March Soloway will be hosting Ask Me Anything sessions. Attendees who pick this option during registration will get 15 minutes with the agent to ask ... (1/3)11 May 2026 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlm3ek4wzs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mkuvwso5tk24The 2026 Midsouth Conference brochure is LIVE! Be sure to visit the Conference website to read all about the schedule, breakout sessions, intensives, faculty, etc. Then join us tomorrow on Zoom for a Q&A to learn what's new (1/2)02 May 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuvwso5tk24https://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mklc7bjk3c2xLast but not least of our #SCBWIMidsouth26 attending faculty is Saribel Pages! (@saribelp.bsky.social) Read more about her and what she'll be teaching at this year's conference when the brochure goes live this Saturday, May 2.28 Apr 2026 19:14 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklc7bjk3c2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mkinlkfhus2cToday we’re introducing our #SCBWIMidsouth26 conference attending editor, Jonah Heller! You can read more about him and what he'll be teaching at our conference when the brochure goes live on Saturday, May 2. Full MSWL: https://manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/jonah-heller/ Website: www.peachtreebooks.com27 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkinlkfhus2chttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mkdreszsa22hThe next attending faculty member at our #SCBWIMidsouth26 conference is Alan Gratz! You can read more about him and what he'll be teaching at our conference when the brochure goes live on Saturday, May 2. Website: www.alangratz.com25 Apr 2026 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkdreszsa22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mkb6mg2tts2sOur next attending faculty member, and conference committee member, is Mary Reaves Uhles! You can read more about her and what she'll be teaching at our conference when the brochure goes live on Saturday, May 2. #SCBWIMidsouth26 Website: www.maryuhles.com24 Apr 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkb6mg2tts2shttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mk6leskbwc27Attending our #SCBWIMidsouth26 conference as a speaking faculty member is Jennifer March Soloway! You can read more about her and what she'll be teaching at our conference when the brochure goes live on Saturday, May 2. Full MSWL: https://manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/jennifer-march-soloway/23 Apr 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6leskbwc27https://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mk4mnvmtbc2pNext in our lineup of attending faculty of our #SCBWIMidsouth26 conference is Rebecca Eskildsen (@rebeccaesk.bsky.social)! You can read more about her and what she'll be teaching at our conference when the brochure goes live on Saturday, May 2. MSWL: www.rebeccaeskildsen.com/mswl22 Apr 2026 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4mnvmtbc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mjznssagn22yNext up for our #SCBWIMidsouth26 faculty sneak peeks, we have Andrea Colvin! Read more about Andrea and what she'll be teaching at our conference when our brochure goes live on May 2.21 Apr 2026 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjznssagn22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mjxe22lkgs23Our #SCBWIMidsouth26 conference brochure goes live May 2, so it's time to see who we'll be learning from this year. First up we have our attending art director, Tracy Shaw! You can read more about her and what she'll be teaching at our conference when the brochure goes live on Saturday, May 2.20 Apr 2026 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxe22lkgs23https://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mj3iq4ynq22aWe're ONE Month away from registration opening for the 2026 Midsouth Conference. Be sure to check your email for more details.09 Apr 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3iq4ynq22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3mi2dnmcusc2pIf you missed the March 25 email, you'll want to be sure to check your inbox ASAP, because we have a theme! This year's Midsouth conference, we'll be focusing on Composing Community, Career, and Craft! Check out the email for more details on faculty and other exciting news! (1/2)27 Mar 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2dnmcusc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3lyqdhepxbk2dToday is the day of our #SCBWIMidsouth25 conference! We had a FANTASTIC morning of learning, critique, and community. Our faculty is knocking it out of the park, and thanks to the committee's excellent planning, everything is running like clockwork. Attendees, what has been the highlight so far?13 Sep 2025 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyqdhepxbk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3locevf5eys2hCreate a Scene! Registration for the 2025 SCBWI Midsouth Conference is now open! Don’t miss out on getting feedback on your work and learning from agents, editors, an art director and best-selling authors. Take advantage of early bird pricing! https://www.scbwi.org/events/2025-scbwi-midsouth-conference #SCBWIMidsouth2503 May 2025 22:23 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3locevf5eys2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3lnv2djofgk2vConference info is live now at https://www.scbwi.org/events/2025-scbwi-midsouth-conference! Head on over to check out all the great things coming to the Midsouth Create a Scene Conference this fall. The details about breakout sessions, intensives, critique and pitch opportunities, festivities, contests and more ... (1/2)28 Apr 2025 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnv2djofgk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3lnsrojszbs2uRegistration for the Midsouth Create a Scene Conference will open May 3. Start planning your conference line-up by reviewing the brochure on the Midsouth website when it goes live tomorrow. #SCBWIMidsouth2527 Apr 2025 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnsrojszbs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3lmupsptx322m(1/3) One of the best ways to prep for a conference is to familiarize yourself with the faculty’s work. Scroll to learn more about these editors! #SCBWIMidsouth2515 Apr 2025 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmupsptx322mhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3lms6wmzenk2l(1/2) One of the best ways to prep for a conference is to familiarize yourself with the faculty’s work. Check out some of the books this creative art director has brought to the world of kidlit. She’s also written and illustrated her own books too! #SCBWIMidsouth2514 Apr 2025 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lms6wmzenk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3lmpvrqi3wc2gWe've got some great authors lined up to teach at our #SCBWIMidsouth conference in September. Here are some of the books they've written. Have you read any of these yet? 📚 (1/2)13 Apr 2025 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmpvrqi3wc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/scbwimidsouth.bsky.social/post/3lmkb2lwwo22cWe're taking a break from our fun facts today to remind you of this exciting in-person event happening next month! Christopher Cheng is coming to Nashville next month and will be speaking with RAE Susan Eaddy about his newest picture book and his esteemed writing career. (1/2)11 Apr 2025 14:45 +0000at://did:plc:nonul7vl3isymsm4j4af24b2/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmkb2lwwo22c