SCBWI Austin
Welcome to SCBWI Texas : Austin!
Central Texas's Community of Children's Book Writers, Illustrators, and Translators. Join us to learn and connect with fellow creators who are passionate about books for young readers. For those in counties: Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Brown, Burnet, Coke, Coleman, Comanche, Concho, Coryell, Crane, Crockett, Ector, Fayette, Gillespie, Glasscock, Hamilton, Hays, Irion, Kimble, Lampasas, Lee, Llano, Loving, McCulloch, Menard, Midland, Mills, Reagan, Runnela, San Saba, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, Tom Green, Travis, Upton, Ward, Williamson, Winkle
2025 Austin SCBWI Conference - September 27th
Early Bird Registration Open Until July 16th
Calling Texas & beyond writers and illustrators! Mark your calendars! The Austin chapter is offering a focused, craft-driven experience designed to help writers and illustrators polish their skills. Awards, mentorships, workshops, critiques, pitches, & more!
WEBINAR: Pitch perfect - Making the Most of Verbal Pitches
Come and enjoy a relaxed, guided workshop to help you craft and polish your pitch. You’ll find out how a pitch is different from a query letter and what it should and shouldn’t include. You’ll also learn what to expect at the conference during your pitch session with an industry professional. Opportunities to have your pitch workshopped LIVE with instructor.
We meet monthly and hold workshops and critique and networking opportunities throughout the year.
Join us on July 12, 2025, at 10 A.M. at BookPeople Whether you’re an illustrator, writer, or creative enthusiast, this presentation is a wonderful opportunity to hear firsthand from an experienced, professional working illustrator. There will also be time for audience Q&A, so come ready to engage, learn, and be inspired. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow creatives and celebrate the vibrant talent in our SCBWI Austin community. We can’t wait to see you there!
Download our 2025 Master Events Calendar
Our Events
Grow your craft, build your career, and connect with your community. Check out our upcoming events.
Member Interviews
Get to know all of our Austin members as well as the latest news from Austin SCBWI!
Meet Our Leadership Team
Keep in touch
To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email [email protected]. To submit a presentation proposal for one of our monthly meetings or 2026 conference, fill out our Presentation Proposal Form.