California: Central/Coastal 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.

SCBWI CenCal's 2024 Writers & Illustrators Day - CONNECTING THE CREATIVE DOTS

Sep 21, 2024

1 event

Available seats 150

Day 1 Writers & Illustrators Day is in-person at the Camarillo Community Center << AND >> Day 2 Sunday 9/22/24 is the online Pitchfest via Zoom. *** NOTE: Written Critiques will be handed out at the end of Day 1 - 9/21/24 at the Camarillo Community Center.

***SAVE THE DATE!***AGENTS/EDITORS/SPEAKERS LIST COMING SOON! * REGISTRATION OPENS SOONS! ***Join us for Writers & Illustrators Day Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Camarillo Community Center. *** You’ll enjoy speakers, prizes, coffee/pastries and catered lunch, photo opportunities, and a chance to connect with other writers and illustrators. ** Optional Add-On (while supply lasts): Choice of either a live 10-minute Zoom Pitch on Sunday September 22 with an Agent/Editor/Industry Expert--or a Written Critique handed to you at the end of our September 21st event. (Add-ons available only to paying SCBIW members who register for the above 9/21/24 in-person conference.)

CenCal's 2025 Writers Retreat - FOCUS & FLOURISH!

Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 26, 2025

1 event

Available seats 30

SAVE THE DATE! MORE DETAILS COMING SOON! Our Focus & Flourish Writers Retreat will be January 24-26, 2025 at the Cavalier Inn in San Simeon--back by popular demand. It's a glorious venue beside the beach with firepits and a lovely view. There is no speaker--just inspirational opening and closing sessions, optional critique groups and plenty of time to write with four meals included. This year we're encouraging entire critique groups to come together and work throughout the weekend.