SCBWI California: SoCal
Welcome to SCBWI California: SoCal
If you are just starting out or have a long-standing career as a writer or illustrator, you are invited to join us. We are a friendly group that provides meet-ups, critique groups, a spring MG/YA writers retreat, a hybrid fall conference and book festival opportunities. Our region includes Long Beach and the counties of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange. We’re all about making connections!
Our Regional Team
Upcoming Events
LA Festival of Books
Come support your published peers! SoCal and LA regions of SCBWI will be at Booth# 826 and members will be selling and signing books.
Tahquitz MG-YA Writers Retreat - May 28-31
Want to polish your middle grade or young adult novel? Join our four-day small-group intensive writer retreat in idyllic Idyllwild. You’ll be able to hone your craft and polish your manuscript with the guidance of industry professionals including editors: Alison Romig and Anum Shafqat, and agents Paige Terlip and Michaela Whatnall. This event includes four faculty-lead critique group sessions, a 1:1 coaching session, and optional paid written critiques. May 28-31 at Tahquitz Pines Resort.
Keep in touch
To inquire about local events, awards, or opportunities, please email Bev Plass: [email protected]