RUN IT BACK!: SCBWI 2025 Virtual Summer Conference REPLAYS!

I don't know about you, but I'm still buzzing and riding the high from the 2025 Virtual Summer Conference. With a coffee in hand, and Twizzler hanging from the side of my mouth, I blogged in real time only a few of the amazing offerings, typed away during the panels, and tried to capture as many gems from the keynotes. So I am so excited now that the Zoom meetings are available for replays.

Here are some things I've revisited:

I'm obsessed with the art process Rahele's in "My Secrets: How I Make Picture Book Art with Heart (and Hybrid Techniques) with Rahele Jomepour Bell." I've been thinking (not doing, unfortunately...I know) about how I could combine traditional and digital illustrating, and as a visual learner, this was the key to unlock the process for me. I've been experimenting more and more with my gouache paints (yes, I do paint with gouache) which I haven't been the bravest with and this detail walkthrough was just the catalyst I needed!

I also revisited the super helpful and jam packed session "Scripting a Graphic Novel with Shannon Hale" who affirmed part of the process I've been exploring with a graphic novel I've been working on, as well as introduced me to different concepts, books and ways to think as I script the story. As an illustrator as well, it's great to see both sides, so I can really set myself up for success as I build the foundation of the narrative.

I checked out "The Power of Procreate: From Author to Illustrator with Tim McCanna" to brush up on some of my Procreate knowledge and to see if there were any new techniques I can learn to expedite my current process! 

And I also checked out "Developing Your Artist Toolbox and Voice with John Parra," who gave the session attendees a live demo of how he illustrates traditionally! I was in such awe, and I loved seeing what inspires him, as well as his childhood pictures! I need a shirt that says "Justin Campbell" on it! So swaggy! His artstyle is so expressive, and rich and the folk art of it all really spoke to me. I can't wait to get back to creating my list of inspirations to help find my own voice!

If you want to revisit some of the sessions or check out others that you weren't able to clone yourself to attend, go to your MEMBER HOME where you will find the tab at the top that says "My Resources."

 Click through and you'll see all of the resources listed below. Click "See more" which will generate, in event order, the offerings, keynotes, and panels that were offered during the Summer Conference. Click "Play video" and you are all set!

If you didn't attend, NOT TO WORRY! You can still register and have access to all of the wonderful resources and offerings shared! These replays are available through September 14th, 2025! As for me, I'm making my way downtown, watching fast, faces past. and I'm Zoom bound! DoDoDo DoDoDoDo Do DoDo Do Dah Do Do! I'll be glued for the next two weeks! 

Happy Rewatch and Re-inspire!