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.
APRIL MONTHLY MEETING: Bumps Along the Path: The Creative Journey of Writing for Children
Apr 11, 2026
1 event
Available seats 52
BookPeople 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
A major publishing contract out of the gate--almost. Quitting the day job. Going back to the day job. Two agents. Four writing groups. Detours to start a typewriter poetry business and a publishing company. An MFA. Dozens of conferences & hundreds of rejections. A writing coach. To-do lists, resolutions, & avoidance techniques. Writer friends who've made it big & those who haven't. Redefining "big." Imposter syndrome. A small shelf of published books with shiny awards. And an amazing community. Join Austin author, Sean Petrie, on a two-decade journey of what it's like to write for children in Austin.
COMMUNITY EVENT: A day at the Austin Zoo!
Apr 18, 2026
2 event
Unlimited seats
10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736
Watch stories come to life as local authors and illustrators sketch animals, dream up playful tales, and read children’s books inspired by the sights and sounds around them! Did you know? The Austin Zoo is a rescue zoo, working to care and rehabilitate animals!
BOOTCAMP: Start & finish that novel!
May 02, 2026
3 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Get ready for the 2nd bootcamp for 2026, with some of the best faculty ready to help you start and finish your MG or YA novel. 60-90K words is daunting, let these pros help! Additional AMA, pitch, zoom, and critique sessions available in limited supply.