Oregon 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 Oregon: A Story is Born!
Nov 14, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Have you ever wondered how a story gets from an idea in your head to the published page? Join us as three industry professionals guide us through the birth of your book in this webinar: the agent who sees the potential in your manuscript, the editor who shapes and molds it for publication, and the art director who oversees the beautiful images and cover, all to prepare for your book's entry into the world. ⭐Join Agent Laura Gruszka, Editor Deeba Zargarpur, and Art Director Karina Granda as we explore the miracle of books, with time for questions at the end. ⭐ This event is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America.
SCBWI Oregon: Level Up! with Matt Phipps (5pm PST)
Dec 10, 2026
1 event
Online event
Available seats 96
Back by popular demand! Many people wished they could have attended every breakout session at our May conference, so we’re bringing back speakers for an encore.⭐This webinar will take a holistic and highly collaborative approach to the process of finding inspiration for your novel, going from dreaming to drafting, crafting characters and story arcs that surprise you, and finding the right mentor texts to help guide you along the way. Registration closes December 7th.