Professional Development

We sponsor many professional activities each year as described below. Register with our News and Events blog to receive updates. We also periodically post non-WPASCBWI sponsored activities, so register to recieve e-mail updates or check often for new posts.

Annual Spring Retreat

Our annual spring retreat includes two nights at a retreat center with opportunities for manuscript reviews by peers and visiting editors.

Annual Summer Critiquenic

Our annual summer critiquenic is a potluck style picinc followed by peer reviews.

Annual Fall Conference

Our annual fall conference includes an evening of networking with visiting editors and agents followed by a full day of sessions and pre-scheduled reviews.

Workshops, Trips, and Promotional Events

In addition to our Annual Spring Retreat, Fall Conference, and Summer Critiquenic, we periodically offer workshops, one-day or overnight trips, and promotional events for professional enrichment and advancement. Check our Events page for upcoming events.