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.

FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP: Novel Story Structure & Theme

Oct 14, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

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

Free

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 - Nov 16, 2025

8 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

5 sessions! pitch opportunity! query opportunity!

FREE: Once Upon a Rhyme: Exploring Children's Poetry Markets

Dec 09, 2025

1 event

Unlimited seats

APL Yarborough Branch, 2200 Hancock Dr, Austin, TX 78756

Free

AUSTIN SCBWI ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

Dec 13, 2025

3 event

Available seats 60

Will be sent via email - Location is in West Austin (near Westlake and Bee Cave)

Join us for an in-person potluck, good conversation, and great folks to wrap up the year.

For Premium Members Only

Free