We are a three-state region of nearly 600 members, with the vast majority living in Maryland. Our annual conference — a one-and-a-half-day in March — is held in centrally located Frederick, Maryland. We do several other events, often aimed at specific sub-groups.Our regional advisors:
Kathy MacMillan
Sue PoduskaOur blogging team:
Laura Bowers, blog coordinator
Susan Mannix
Author Archives: Laura Bowers
“I enjoy, in the summer, getting back to writing in my own voice.” –Mike O’Brien I really like this quote, since summer is such a lovely time to relax, renew, and think about what truly makes you happy, as a … Continue reading
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Our Annual MD/DE/WV Regional Conference has a New Home!
Awesome news for those of you who are planning on attending our next SCBWI MD/DE/WV 25th Annual Regional Conference … it will have a new home! Here’s the announcement our co-regional adviser, Kathy MacMillan sent out with all the details: … Continue reading
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Crafting Dynamic Characters with a Character Development Chart
Cha-ra-cter: the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual. Chart: record the progress or development of. Cha-ra-cter chart: a super awesome way to develop your characters in order to write a super awesome book. With July’s blog theme being … Continue reading
Upcoming SCBWI Events
Happy Friday, everyone, I hope you’re having an amazing summer! Ours has been wonderful but a recent Wal-Mart trip reminded me how fall is just around the corner, as proved by their stuffed Back to School aisles. But that’s cool, … Continue reading
Congratulations to Debbie Levy, winner of the 2017 Crystal Kite Award for the Atlantic Area!
Happy Friday, everyone! This post is long overdue, but major congrats and a mighty woo-HOO to regional member, Debbie Levy! Her book, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark, has been chosen by SCBWI members as the winner of the … Continue reading
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So you want to be a writer? A Beginner’s Guide.
People have often said to me, “I’ve always wanted to be a writer, but I’ve never tried because … [insert excuse.]” If you’re one of those people, I totally understand where you’re coming from. 100%. For most of my life, … Continue reading
Zoo Sketch Crawl Tomorrow and Bullet Journaling Workshop!
Happy Friday, everyone, I hope you have fantastic plans lined up for Memorial Day Weekend! I wanted to put out one last reminder about tomorrow’s… Zoo Sketch Crawl! When? Saturday May 27th from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Where? Smithsonian’s National Zoo, … Continue reading
Monday Motivation
Need a little Monday morning motivation to get your fingers flying and WIP’s whipped into shape this week? Here’s some great words of wisdom from literary pros who know a thing or two: “It is our choices… that show what … Continue reading
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