Texas: Austin 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.
WEBINAR: Behind the Curtain: What do editors and publishers really do?
Jun 30, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Join Simon & Schuster editor Deeba Zargarpur as she shares the inside scoop on what editors and publishers really do. Applicable to unpublished and published authors and illustrators.
WEBINAR: Pitch Perfect - Making the Most of Verbal Pitches
Aug 18, 2025
1 event
Online event
Unlimited seats
Get ready for the conference and other pitch events with this informative and inspiring webinar by seasoned public speaker, pitch-queen, and creative writing professor, Katy J. Schroeder. Register with your conference pass to get $10 off!
2025 Austin SCBWI Mini MFA Conference
Sep 27, 2025
14 event
Available seats 148
Joe C Thompson Conference Center, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
Calling Texas & beyond writers and illustrators! Early bird starts June 15th, 2025. Mark your calendars! Why Mini MFA? The Austin chapter is offering a focused, craft-driven experience designed to help writers and illustrators polish their skills. Think of it as a "Mini MFA" degree to help jump-start your journey into the world of children's book writing and illustration. This year's conference will take place at Joe C Thompson Conference Center, 2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712 at the University of Texas in Austin.