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 Bay: Breaking Up With Your Agent (Recording Only)
Apr 01, 2026 - May 01, 2026
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Purchase access to view the recording of this webinar (originally recorded on March 29, 2026) as many times as you want until April 28! Ending a relationship with a literary agent can feel overwhelming, emotional, and risky. After all, it may have taken you a long time to find an agent. In this candid and practical webinar, picture book authors Natasha Yim and Nadia Salomon, and novelist Jennifer Lynn Alvarez discuss their decision-making process when choosing an agent, how they know when something isn’t working, when it may be time to move on, how to part ways professionally, and what steps to take before and after making the decision. Learn how to protect your career, preserve your reputation, and position yourself for future opportunities—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. This webinar is perfect for writers and illustrators at any stage who want to better understand the business side of publishing and advocate for their creative careers.
SF North/East Bay: Craft, Connect, Celebrate with Matt Levine
Apr 18, 2026
1 event
Available seats 22
Café Frida, 300 South A Street, Santa Rosa, CA
Join us to share craft and industry insight, connect with fellow creatives, socialize, and celebrate! This month, we'll be joined by Matt Levine, editor at High Noon Books.
SF North/East: Creative Retreat at Ratna Ling
May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
1 event
Available seats 0
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!