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).

Standard price:$ 20
Price with membership:$ 15

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!

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