Events, Contests & Grants
REGIONAL EVENTS
Regional events give you more opportunities to network, learn and have fun with writers and illustrators in your area. The number and types of regional events sponsored by SCBWI-L.A. vary from year-to-year – evolving with the needs and interests of our members.
2025 Events:
January 11… Critique Day
March 29… Illustration Masterclass at the LA Zoo
April 26 - 27… L.A. Times Festival of Books
May… Toolbox Event: Topic TBD
July 13… Toolbox Event: Deep Dive into Craft
October 31 - November 2… Working Writers Retreat
SCBWI-L.A.’s members host smaller events throughout the year called LitMingles. LitMingles are informal get-togethers, often held monthly, where general topics are chosen for group discussion. Complete information about area LitMingles can be accessed on the LitMingle section of the website.
2024 Events:
March 9... Writers Day
April 20 - 21... L.A. Times Festival of Books
June... Critique Day
September 22... OC Children's Book Festival
September 27 - 29... Working Writers Retreat
December 10... 2024 Holiday Zoom
CONTESTS & GRANTS
The Los Angeles region honors and promotes the work of its writers and illustrators by offering several annual contests. Entry is free. Competing can help you gauge the level of your work and winning can help move you toward publication.
SCBWI-L.A. may introduce new contests and/or change existing contests at any time. Check back often for details on upcoming contests. Currently, the region offers the following:
Illustrators Day Contest
First-place winning manuscripts in any SCBWI-L.A. contest may not be entered in any subsequent SCBWI-L.A. contest.