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.

Demystifying School Visits from Start to Finish

Jul 03, 2024 - Jul 29, 2024

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Ready to visit schools and share your book with young readers? Shannon will walk you through the ins and outs of setting up school visits: how to book visits, how much to charge, keeping kids engaged, and ideas for what you can talk about during your presentation. As a 25-year elementary teacher, Shannon knows what expectations schools have for convocations. As an author who has presented over 300 visits, she has lots of do's and don'ts to share too!

Standard price:$ 20
Price with membership:$ 15

A Booking Agent Does What?

Jul 27, 2024

2 event

Online event

Available seats -1

Join us for this informative workshop with booking agent, Rebecca Miller with Authors Unbound. The session will focus on the pros and cons of signing with a booking agent and creating a signature presentation that makes you stand-out. Whether you're a PAL member, self-published creator, or just a newbie creative this session is designed to provide you with valuable insight on navigating opportunities for your brand.

Standard price:$ 20
Price with membership:$ 15
Full

Published Professionals Meet-Up

Aug 14, 2024

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

This social addresses the unique post-publishing needs of traditional and self-published authors and illustrators and is open to current SCBWI members only. Please join us for some casual conversation. Bring your questions, and let's share some tips and resources. Your experience and collective knowledge are always welcomed and much appreciated.

For Premium Members Only
Free

Critique Cafe

Sep 14, 2024

1 event

Available seats 40

Healdsburg Regional Library, 139 Piper St., Healdsburg, CA 95448

Free and in-person! Meet other writers and illustrators to share critiques on works-in-progress. Space is limited, so register today!

Free