Calling Texas & beyond writers and illustrators! Early bird starts June 15th, 2025. Mark your calendars! Why Mini MFA? The Austin chapter is offering a focused, craft-driven experience designed to help writers and illustrators polish their skills. Think of it as a "Mini MFA" degree to help jump-start your journey into the world of children's book writing and illustration.
Join us September 27th, 2025 in downtown Austin, Texas for the 2025 Austin SCBWI Mini-MFA Fall Conference to learn your craft, get feedback on your work, and meet and make friends with fellow children’s book writers and illustrators.
Learn about opportunities for PAL (published and listed) members to connect and share your work.
Mingle with local talented creatives on Friday before the conference. Guest-list only.
Friday, Sept 26th, 2025 6:30 - 9:30 pm CST (Industry Mixer)
Saturday, Sept 27th, 2025 8:00 am-5:00 pm CST (Conference Day) Available Seats: 150
Joe C Thompson Conference Center, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712 (In-person ONLY)
Register using the green button above!
You may revisit the conference registration page as often as you like to add more items to your registration AS LONG AS SPOTS REMAIN. Please note critiques and pitches tend to sell out quickly, so you run the risk of not securing your spot if you wait too long. Visit the Dates & Deadlines to Remember page for details about when certain items must be secured.
Questions about this event? Contact [email protected]