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: Q&A with Donna Janell Bowman

Jun 14, 2025

1 event

Unlimited seats

BookPeople 603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

SCBWI Austin's May Monthly Meeting: Dive in with us as we have a Q&A session with award-winning local author Donna Janell Bowman. See you there!

Free

BOOTCAMP: Mastering School Visits

Jun 21, 2025

4 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Early Bird registration closes June 1st! Save now!

Standard price:$ 110

Price with membership:$ 90

Pitch Perfect Webinar

Aug 27, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Get ready for the conference with these learning opportunities.

Pitch Practice Roundtables

Aug 29, 2025

1 event

Unlimited seats

FREE and In person

Free

2025 Austin SCBWI Mini MFA Conference

Sep 27, 2025

12 event

Available seats 150

Joe C Thompson Conference Center, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712

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.

Standard price:$ 239

Price with membership:$ 199

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

Nov 15, 2025

5 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Early Bird registration opens October 7th!

Standard price:$ 110

Price with membership:$ 90