California: San Francisco North and East Bay 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.

Paige Terlip Speaker Series

Jun 22, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025

4 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Want to know more about how to find and work with a literary agent? In this three-part speaker series, Paige Terlip of the Andrea Brown Literary Agency will discuss how to hook an agent, how to establish a good relationship with an agent after you hook one, and an intro to contract negotiations for writers. Register to attend one or two of the talks, or bundle all three for a discount! Members and non-members are welcome to register! PLEASE READ THE REGISTRATION NOTES ON THE EVENT PAGE CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING!

Children's Picture Book Club

Aug 23, 2025

1 event

Unlimited seats

Left Margin Lit, 1543 Shattuck Ave, Suite B (x-street Cedar) Berkeley, CA

Back by Popular Demand! Join us to find and discuss great mentor texts! This event is FREE and IN-PERSON! Members and non-members welcome! Please bring a picture book you love. We'll take turns reading and discussing these texts with each other. The facilitators will help guide the discussion, offering new ways to think about how picture books work. This should be a fun morning of books, snacks, connection, and inspiration.

Free

SF North/East: Comp Titles

Sep 07, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Join agent Jessica Sinsheimer from Context Literary for this webinar on learning how to find and use comp titles to catch agent and editor interest. Jessica will be open to queries for two weeks after her presentation (until Sept. 21).

Standard price:$ 20
Price with membership:$ 15

SCBWI SF North East Bay: Oktoberfest 2025 Conference

Oct 18, 2025

5 event

Available seats 275

Roundhouse Market & Conference Center, 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! Welcome to our region's ultimate gathering event for children's book writers and illustrators! We’re looking forward to hosting 2025 Oktoberfest Conference! Our theme this year is "Recharge Your Creative Life!". We're excited to invite some of the region's renowned authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals who will inspire and guide you on your artistic journey. Ready to recharge and rejuvenate your creativity? We're excited to bring you some of the industry's best and up and coming creatives to watch for! Be prepared for engaging panels, deep dives on craft, opportunities to network, and build your creative brand. Don’t miss Oktoberfest for your chance to learn, create, and connect.

Standard price:$ 199
Price with membership:$ 179

SF North/East: Creative Retreat at Ratna Ling

May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026

1 event

Available seats 18

Ratna Ling Retreat Center, 35755 Hauser Bridge Road, Cazadero, CA.

NEW LOCATION! SINGLE ROOMS are back!! Join us at the beautiful RATNA LING RETREAT CENTER in Sonoma County. No programs, just time and space to write and illustrate. Let the bucolic surroundings inspire you!

For Premium Members Only
Price with membership:$ 636