Tomorrow's episode is so important! Full of insight to help not just emerging authors, but a refresher for veteran authors on how to treat your work as a business not just as a hobby. Want to learn how to prepare for a book launch, and more make sure to subscribe to our podcast! #writingcommunity

Our latest SCBWI Houston meeting pulled back the curtain on how editors choose manuscripts. Adam Blackman from Cardinal Rule Press shared what makes a story stand out. Missed it? The recording is now available on the SCBWI Events page. #SCBWIHouston #KidLit #PublishingIndustry #WritersCommunity

I can’t believe it’s almost Halloween! Writers and readers, what are your favorite Halloween books to read this spooky season? Are you into creepy classics, fun adventures, or magical tales? Comment below and share your favorites #HalloweenReads #WritersCommunity

Illustrator Sketch Night is happening today! Join Houston illustrators online from 6–9 PM CST for prompts, music, and creative connection. First time joining? Don’t miss it, and add future sessions to your calendar. #IllustratorSketchNight #CreativeCommunity #HoustonArtists #ArtNetworking

Writers and illustrators, ready to spark your creativity today? Join Houston SCBWI Liftoff at 6:30 PM CST for 30 min of prompts + 30 min of sharing and community. Sign up now on the SCBWI Houston event page! #HoustonSCBWI #SCBWI #SCBWIHouston #WritersCommunity #Illustrators

Ready to create and connect? Join Houston SCBWI Liftoff this Tuesday at 6:30 PM CST for an hour of creativity and community with writers and illustrators. #HoustonSCBWI #SCBWILiftoff #WritersOfX #IllustratorsCommunity #CreativeWriting

The SCBWI Houston October meeting recording is available now. Catch up on the latest insights and updates via the SCBWI Houston News link. #SCBWIHouston #SCBWI #KidLit #Authors #Illustrators #WritingCommunity #Publishing

SCBWI Houston celebrates the release of Susan B. McCauley’s Merlin’s Apprentice: Sword & Sceptre, out today. This YA fantasy finale to The Mage and Warrior Rising completes Merlin’s journey with courage, magic, and destiny. #SCBWIHouston #MerlinsApprentice #YAFantasy #BookRelease #HoustonAuthors

It's here! Looking for ways to build a creative career that lasts? Join us tonight at the SCBWI October Meeting with guest speaker Cate and her Unshakeable Artist method. Critique Group – 5:30 p.m. Meeting – 6:30 p.m. #SCBWI #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #WritersCommunity

What does it take to sustain a creative career? SCBWI October 6 5:30 pm Critique Group (sign up via SCBWI) 6:30 pm Meeting with guest speaker Cate (Sign up online) Learn the Unshakeable Artist method to handle rejections, waits, sales, and success. Register today. #Illustrators #AuthorCommunity

Children’s Book Cover Workshop – Sept 25 | 7–8:30 PM Learn from award-winning illustrator Kaz Windness! Gain the skills and insights to create book covers that stand out for picture books, early readers, or middle grade. Register now! #BookCoverDesign #ChildrensBookIllustration #IllustratorWorkshop

I'm thrilled to finally share the official announcement of my upcoming PB, Into The Small Kitchen with @inbetweenbooks. Thanks to all my #authors CPs and #kidlit friends for their incredible support and help. 🥰🙏 #NewBookAlert #picturebooks #kids @12x12challenge.bsky.social @scbwihouston.bsky.social

Houston Illustrators and Creatives Join SCBWI Houston Illustrator Sketch Night on Sept 18 from 6-9 PM CST. Create together with prompts and music or work quietly on your own projects. Register for this free event on our website: www.scbwi.org/events/illus... #kidlit #bluesky #houston #creatives

Missed our September Monthly Meeting with Valerie Bolling? Catch the replay before Oct 9! Learn tips to beat writer’s block, spark story ideas, and boost creativity. Watch now: scbwi.zoom.us/.../_QJxPnGG.... #WritersCommunity #KidLit #CreativeWriting

Looking for inspiration & community as a children's book creator? Interactive prompts + supportive writers/illustrators Every 2nd Tuesday 6:30 PM CST Next: Sept 10 on Zoom Ready to spark your kidlit creativity? Register: www.scbwi.org/events/houst... #kidlitwriting #blsky #writing #books

Struggling with your story? Join SCBWI Houston on September 8! Critique Group – 5:30 PM CST Share your work and get feedback. Monthly Meeting – 6:30 PM CST Award-winning author Valerie Bolling helps you beat writer’s block and spark creativity. #WritingCommunit #author

Struggling with story ideas? Join SCBWI Houston Sept 8, 6:30–8 PM CST on Zoom with award-winning author Valerie Bolling. Beat writer’s block, spark creativity, and start your next draft! Register: www.scbwi.org/events/month... #WritersLife #WritersBlock #SCBWI #CreativeWriting

Want your children’s book cover to stand out like a bestseller? Learn from Kaz Windness on Sep 25, 7–8:30 PM CST in a live SCBWI webinar. Submit portfolios by Sep 18 for written critiques. Scan QR to reserve! #BookCoverDesign #SCBWIHouston

North Houston social coming up this Saturday! Meet us at First Cup Coffee in Spring at 10am, or show up at 9:30 if you'd like to participate in some critique time. See you there!

Monthly meeting, tonight on Zoom! Join us to catch up on all the news and hear a presentation by author @laekanzeakemp.bsky.social on "Writing Through Difficult Times." 6:30-8pm CST. Register here for this free event: www.scbwi.org/events/month...

Coming up on Thursday, our Worldbuilding Crash Course with the fabulous @traceybaptiste.bsky.social! Only $15 for members See our website for more info and to register www.scbwi.org/events/world...

Hey, we're on Discord! Join us to keep up with all the news, exchange critiques, share resources, and more. Introduce yourself and take a look around! discord.gg/Ed97RYGc

Whoa! It's almost time for #kidlitchat! Grab your snacks and get comfy. See you at 9 pm (Eastern)!

Monthly meeting tonight, online & in person! Brave the cold and come to the Tracy Gee Center at 6:30pm or register for the Zoom link. Join us as we launch our new creative activity, “Houston Lift-Off!” www.scbwi.org/events/month...

Great series of webinars from the New Mexico SCBWI chapter, with some excellent presenters like Houston's own Tonya Ellis and Caroline Leech! Purchase individual webinars or get a nice discount for the whole bundle: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi...

Author friends! Would you please tell me about your books coming in 2025 & early 2026? Educators are already starting to plan panels for next year's NCTE conference & I like to offer suggestions for panels on various topics when I'm asked. (Sharing my own 2025 book covers here for post visibility)

Updated my Quickstart Guide for Bluesky newcomers. Feel free to share with anyone who needs it! publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/qu... Note that I've added MANY topics & resources to my Unofficial Guide To Bluesky. Use the global Search to find the topic you're interested in. #BlueSkyTips

Monthly meeting and holiday party tonight! Join us at 6pm at the Tracy Gee Center for some fun & food with your creative community. Bring a treat to share and a gift to exchange if you'd like, or just bring yourself! www.scbwi.org/events/month...

Houston people! 8 of us local authors who had books released this year will be at Brazos Bookstore this evening. Stop by to say hello & pick up a signed book for yourself and/or for holiday gifts

Monthly meeting, tonight on Zoom! Join us to catch up on all the news and hear a presentation by Sheila Fernley of Storm Literary about finding the right literary agent for you. 6:30pm central time. Register for this free event to get the link and an email reminder: www.scbwi.org/events/month...

Early bird registration ends today for our upcoming retreat! Join us for a weekend at Camp Allen to focus on your creative work www.scbwi.org/events/houst...

Do YOU have a #bookbirthday this coming week, or know of someone else who does? Please REPLY with a cover image (use alt text) & details (author, illustrator, publisher, link with more info), so others can find out more info! With U.S. electionstuff, it might be a challenge to get new books noticed.

Join us tomorrow from 11-1 CT to focus on your creative work! Sign up for this free write-in/draw-in on our website, then bring your WIP to the Tracy Gee Center or the Zoom session www.scbwi.org/events/write...

Illustrators, we're hosting a webinar just for you! NYT-bestselling illustrator Marissa Valdez will present "Defining Your Style: A Guide for 'Indecisive' Illustrators, 10/5 at 1pm CT. Only $30 for SCBWI members, $36 for non-members. Critiques available, too! www.scbwi.org/events/defin...

Monthly meeting tonight, in person and on Zoom! Catch up on all the news and participate in some activities to stretch your creative muscles. 7pm central time on Zoom. See our website for more info and to register for this free event: www.scbwi.org/events/septe...

Thank you for the shout out Friends! We feel the love and are reciprocating! ‬ *Be sure to follow the #scbwi accounts noted below! @scbwiindiana.bsky.social scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwihouston.bsky.social @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social @scbwi-alaska.bsky.social #kidlit

Monthly meeting tonight on Zoom! Catch up on the news and create a picture book dummy in a session led by author-illustrator Mel Rosenberg. 7pm Central Time. See our website for more info and to register for this free event www.scbwi.org/events/july-...

Monthly meeting tonight, in person & on Zoom! We'll recap the Texas-wide All Y'all conference-- if you attended or watched from home, bring your favorite tips to share! 7pm at the Tracy Gee Center. See our website for more info and to register for the Zoom session: www.scbwi.org/events/june-...

We've added more faculty to our Texas-wide SCBWI conference! Welcome Trinica Sampson from New Leaf Literary, @annmrose.bsky.social from The Tobias Agency, and @sgtgreenbomb.bsky.social from ABRAMS books. Register today for your conference pass, critiques, and pitches: www.scbwi.org/events/texas...

Monthly meeting tonight, in person and on Zoom! Join us at 7pm CT at the Tracy Gee Center or online. Catch up on all the news and work on strengthening your first paragraphs or portfolios www.scbwi.org/events/March...

Registration is OPEN for ALL Y’All: An All Texas SCBWI Writer and Illustrator Conference. Mark your calendars for May 4-5! ✔️ Keynotes ✔️ Breakout sessions ✔️ Intensives ✔️ Critiques ✔️ Pitches ✔️ Portfolio reviews ✔️ Portfolio showcase ✔️ Virtual options ✔️ Networking dinner 👋🏼 Hope to see you there!

A Saturday morning "Write In" with @scbwihouston.bsky.social in January helped me get back in the writing groove. I've been writing often since and had a great night of writing last night. We met again to write this morning. It is wonderful to have a two-hour block with no interruptions. #amwriting

No time to mosey, 'cause we are live! Register early for the Texas-wide SCBWI conference to get early-bird rates and the best chance to sign up for a critique or pitch from your favorite faculty www.scbwi.org/events/texas...

It's almost time! Registration for the conference as big as Texas opens tomorrow morning! Meanwhile, mosey on over for a preview www.scbwi.org/events/texas...

Monthly meeting, tonight on Zoom! Catch up on all the news and see a presentation by Morgan Hughes of Fine Print Literary Management about query letters & first pages. 7pm central time www.scbwi.org/events/Febua...

Join us tomorrow for a write-in, in person or online! We'll meet from 11-1 CT at the Tracy Gee Center and on Zoom. After a quick goal check-in, we'll have quiet work time to focus on our creative projects. Register for this free event on our website: www.scbwi.org/events/just-...

What an informative and inspiring event! Catch the recording of Kevin's presentation if you weren't able to join us in person: www.scbwi.org/regions/hous...

Monthly meeting, tonight on Zoom! Join us at 7pm central time to catch up on member news and hear a presentation by author-illustrator Kevin Johnson, "How a shift in focus can bring storytelling goals within reach." See our website for more info: www.scbwi.org/events/Janua...

Start the new year right with an informative picture book webinar! We're hosting agent Heather Cashman for a 90-minute workshop, "Basics and Beyond: Writing Picture Books" on Saturday, Jan. 6th. Critiques and submission opportunities are available, too! Register here: www.scbwi.org/events/pictu...

Reminder: our monthly meeting is delayed by a week because of runoff voting at the Tracy Gee Center. Hope to see you next week for our holiday party! Bring a treat to share and a gift for a writer or illustrator if you'd like to participate in the gift exchange www.scbwi.org/events/Decem...