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.
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
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.
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!