Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library
CHPL's 2025 Writer-in-Residence is Mary Kay Carson, award-winning author of children’s nonfiction books. Attend her upcoming workshops and writers' office hours. And listen to her as host of CHPL's "Inside the Writer's Head" podcast.
In this podcast episode, the Library’s 2025 Writer-in-Residence Mary Kay Carson speaks with Carrie McCullough, the Ohio Central & South regional advisor for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
“If you’re serious about writing for children, SCBWI is the place to be,” Carrie said in the podcast. The organization, which gives access to conferences, webinars, print materials, and more, has multiple membership options available.
Listen to the podcast below.
Upcoming Webinar
Publishing 101 with Vicky Weber of Creative Media Agency, on July 16 from 7-8:30 p.m., is a virtual session hosted by SCBWI designed to give new children’s book writers the clarity and confidence to take the next step. The webinar also includes the opportunity to submit one manuscript for agent consideration.
The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members.
Where Stories Take Flight
Also mentioned in the podcast is the annual SCBWI Ohio North Central Regional Conference. With the theme “Where Stories Take Flight,” the conference will be held Oct. 3 and 4, at Tri-C Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.
Subscribe to Inside the Writer's Head and all of CHPL's podcasts by subscribing on Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Apple Podcasts. Attend Mary Kay’s upcoming workshops and writers' office hours.
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