Texas: Austin Regional events

Serious about improving your craft? SCBWI's regional events provide opportunities for professional growth and help you connect with a supportive, creative community.

Ongoing: Critique Groups, Co-Working Groups, and Sketch Nights

Jul 06, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025

1 event

Unlimited seats

Austin SCBWI holds monthly and bi-weekly events to help members connect and improve their craft, including critique groups, co-working groups and illustrator sketch nights.

MONTHLY MEETING: How to work with your local independent bookstore

Oct 11, 2025

1 event

Available seats 33

BookPeople 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

Getting your book published is just the first step. Now you've got to get it in the hands of readers. Of course, there's Amazon, the chains, and libraries, but don't overlook your greatest allies: Local Independent Bookstores! Madeline will show you how to build and maximize your relationships with independent booksellers both locally and across the nation by: (1) Pulling back the curtain on book buying, (2) discussing how to approach book buyers and event coordinators, (3) maximizing sales when doing in store events. Indie booksellers love books and love talking about them. Let's make sure the next book they talk about is yours!

Free

FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP: Novel Story Structure & Theme

Oct 14, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

FREE online novel craft workshop, hosted by SCBWI Austin, in partnership with Wordsmith Workshops.

Free

WEBINAR: Turning Words into Pictures: How to interpret a manuscript and collaborate with an author to bring their vision to life

Oct 21, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

7pm 10-21-25 | Transforming a manuscript into illustrations by exploring visual storytelling methods to captivate young readers.

Standard price:$ 40
Price with membership:$ 30

2025 Texas Book Fest Signing & Volunteering

Nov 08, 2025 - Nov 09, 2025

4 event

Unlimited seats

State Capitol

Come sign books or volunteer at the SCBWI booth!

Free

BOOTCAMP: From Draft to Deal: Indie, Trad, and Self-Publishing

Nov 15, 2025

5 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Early Bird registration open NOW!

Standard price:$ 110
Price with membership:$ 90