SCBWI CenCal's Annual Writers' Day Event - SPARK THE FIRE WITHIN!

Sep 09, 2023

Day 1 Writers Day is in-person at the Camarillo Library’s Community Room (Address: 4101 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo, 93010) << AND >> Day 2 Sunday 9/10/23 is the online Pitchfest via Zoom. *** NOTE: Written Critiques will be handed out at the end of Day 1 - 9/9/23 at the Camarillo Library.

***THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED*** Join us for Writers’ Day Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9:30am to 3:30pm at the Camarillo Library. *** You’ll enjoy speakers, prizes, coffee/pastries and catered lunch, photo opportunities, and a chance to mingle with other writers and illustrators. *** Check out our amazing lineup of keynote speakers and inspirational spotlight speakers--including Lin Oliver, Melissa Manlove, Jennifer Rofe, Jaime Zollars and more! *** Optional Add-On (while supply lasts: Choice of either a live 10-minute Zoom Pitch ($50) on Sunday September 10 with an Agent or Editor--or a Written Critique ($55) by an Editor handed to you at the end of our September 9th event. (Add-ons available only to those registered for the above 9/9/23 in-person conference.)

Keynote & Spotlight Speakers

Agents & Editors Offering Pitches/Critiques

Emerging Authors Panel Discussion

Conference Costs & Important Dates

Lin Oliver Grant (free conference attendance & free pitch)

First Pages & Writing Contest

Onsite Bookseller & Author Signing

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