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.
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).
SCBWI SF North East Bay: Oktoberfest 2025 Conference
Oct 18, 2025
6 event
Available seats 172
Roundhouse Market & Conference Center, 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
Recharge your creativity and reinvigorate your creative journey at Oktoberfest 2025! Connect with top kidlit agents and editors, an art director, and many writers and illustrators for a day of learning and inspiration. Sign up now for the early bird discount and get access to manuscript and portfolio critiques, Ask Me Anything sessions with agents and editors, professional headshots, and more!
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!