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
Category Archives: Conference Information
From Dreaming to Doing SCBWI Conference Thoughts
Raise your hand if you had an amazing time at our regional From Dreaming to Doing SCBWI Conference! (Mine is up. Way up!) The presenters this year were amazing and I walked away feeling informed, inspired, and ready to do … Continue reading
It’s Here: From Dreaming to Doing!
Happy almost Conference Day! Seems like yesterday we were opening registration and rolling out the first of our faculty interviews. I’m so excited for all of the attendees, because each of you are on your unique journey that I hope … Continue reading
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Keynote Speaker Spotlight on Bruce Coville: From Dreaming to Doing
Hey Folks! From Dreaming to Doing is just two days away! Are you pumped? You better be with our amazing Keynote Speaker, Bruce Coville! Mr. Coville has published over 100 books for children and young adults, including the international bestseller My Teacher … Continue reading
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Everything From Dreaming to Doing Conference: Tips, Links, and More!
We are now one week away from the From Dreaming to Doing SCBWI Conference, only one week away! I’ve tried to figure you how many years I’ve been attending our region’s annual conferences … wow, around fifteen, give or take? But I … Continue reading
Guest Post by Erin Hagar: Why Author Critiques can be a career-maker!
We’re getting closer to our 2017 From Dreaming to Doing SCBWI Conference! Many of you have submitted manuscripts for a critique with your fingers crossed, hoping you’re assigned to an editor or agent. But what if you’re paired with an … Continue reading
Coffee and Conversation with Julie Dietzel-Glair: From Dreaming to Doing
Happy Friday! We’re wrapping up this week with another From Dreaming to Doing faculty interview. Please welcome Julie Dietzel-Glair to the Cyber Cafè! Julie is a Freelance Writer and Library Consultant. She is active in the Association for Library Service to Children and … Continue reading
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Coffee and Conversation with Mary Fan: From Dreaming to Doing Conference
Welcome to March! Not only is it the month that Spring returns (though it seems like it’s already here…can you believe this weather?), but it is also marks the return of our annual conference. Are you ready for From Dreaming … Continue reading
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Coffee and Conversation with Calef Brown: From Dreaming to Doing Conference
Happy Monday! We have less than three weeks to go until “From Dreaming to Doing.” I trust you’ve been enjoying our faculty interviews and there’s more to come! Here’s who we’ve had visit so far: Katy Kelly, author Andrea Morrison, Literary … Continue reading
Coffee & Conversation with Katy Kelly: From Dreaming to Doing Conference
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you’ve been enjoying our From Dreaming to Doing SCBWI Conference interviews so far. We enjoy doing them every year as a way for attendees to get to know our presenters better! If you’ve missed any … Continue reading
