California: SoCal 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.
2026 SCBWI SoCal Art Day Story Bloom: A Creative Workshop for Illustrators, Picture Book Writers and Graphic Novelists
Mar 14, 2026
Available seats 40
Laguna College of Art & Design, Big Bend Campus, 2825 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Spend the day exploring guided art exercises, story-building activities, and collaborative play with fellow creators. Whether you're sketching, writing, revising, or experimenting with new techniques, you’ll leave refreshed, inspired, and blooming with fresh pages and new creative momentum. Come ready to make, explore, connect—and watch your stories grow.
2026 SCBWI SoCal Tahquitz MG-YA Writers Retreat
May 28, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Available seats 28
Tahquitz Pines Conference Center, 55251 S Circle Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549
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. This event includes four critique group sessions led by an agent or editor, a 1:1 coaching session, and optional paid written critiques.