Regional Conferences


Southern Breeze hosts two major conferences every year - Springmingle, in February or March, and the fall conference, "Writing and Illustrating for Kids," the third Saturday in October. Each offers authors and illustrators a chance to meet editors, agents, published authors, and other children's book professionals, as well as the opportunity to network with fellow creators in their region.

In addition, Southern Breeze hosts a number of smaller "schmoozes," manuscript critiques, and writing workshops. Watch this space for event announcements and registration information.

Follow the links below to learn more about previous and upcoming Southern Breeze conferences.

Fall Conference 2007 (October 2007 -New info available)

Springmingle 2007 (February 2007)


Southern Breeze Nature Writers and Illustrators

On May 31, 2007, a group will be getting together in the Birmingham area for an outing to the Cahaba River. Depending on river height and other factors we may go see the endangered Cahaba Lilies (www.cahabariver.net/lily.htm) or we may go to another area of the river to just wade and view all the splendor of this great river. Bring nature journals, cameras, an inquisitive mind take away refreshment and inspiration.

Let me know if you would like to come and we will provide more information as the time draws closer.

Jo Kittinger

Recent Trip Reviews:

Georgia Aquarium December 5, 2006

Highlights Foundation Writing from Nature Workshop 2006


Conference Archives:

WIK (Fall Conference) 2007

Springmingle 2006

Fall Conference 2006

Jen McVeity's Book Boot Camp 2005

Springmingle 2005

Springmingle 2003

Springmingle 2002

Fall Conference 2002

Fall Conference 2001

Springmingle 2000

Fall Conference 1999