The San Diego Regional Team is working to create another amazing lineup of authors, illustrators, agents and editors. September – December 2023 San Diego events will be held in Zoom meetings. Additionally, chapter meetings will be recorded and available to all registered attendees and Season Ticket holders for thirty days after each event. January - April 2024 Chapter Meetings will be both In-Person and Zoom meetings.
Chapter Meetings Schedule 2024–25(Pacific Time) Next Season's Time and Dates TBA, They May Change
1:30-1:50 p.m. Announcements and Member News
1:50-2:45 p.m. Craft Talk by Guest Speaker
2:45-3:30 p.m. Questions
IMPORTANT Information: This coming season our meetings will vary from the 1st to the 3rd Saturday of the month, please take note each month. Those who register and pay on-line will receive the Zoom invite by email no later than the Friday evening before the meeting. Registration for each event closes the Friday evening prior to that meeting so we are assured of getting the Zoom invite to attendees on time. SCBWI members please verify your correct email is on record with SCBWI to facilitate your receiving your invite. Any issues please contact us at sandiego@scbwi.org or sandiego-ara@scbwi.org.
Individual Chapter meeting cost: $TBA for SCBWI members, $TBA for nonmembers. Each monthly meeting will have its own link to check for those click San Diego Chapter Meeting Details | California: San Diego – SCBWI
Virtual Only: HOME SWEET HOME Season Ticket September through April Meetings $TBA for SCBWI Int’l Members, and $TBA for Non-Members. Ticket Sales for this Season Ticket are closed as of 12/12/23.
Hybrid: SAVE-ME-A-SEAT Season Ticket is Virtual September through December and In-Person (or Virtual-your choice) January through April $TBA for SCBWI Int’l Members, and $TBA for Non-Members. This Season Ticket is Sold Out.
Season Tickets provide admission to all chapter meetings, discounted pricing for intensives, conferences and workshops and access to chapter meeting recording whether they were able to attend or not.
If you are a SCBWI member facing financial hardship, please contact us at sandiego@scbwi.org. We will be offering a free meeting, one time per person.
This class takes you from idea to a polished manuscript and covers plotting, dialogue and characters, as well as finding an agent or publisher.
It meets online from noon-2 p.m. the Saturday after each chapter meeting, October through April. Recordings are available for 30 days after the class.
Also included are critiques of students' work. Cost is $TBA for members, $TBA for nonmembers.
Classes will be held Dates and Times TBA Class 2023-2024 is full. Writing for Children 101 On-line Class, with RAE Patricia Morris Buckley – SCBWI
Virtual In-depth Meeting November 18, 2023, 9:00 AM (PT) - 12:00 PM (PT) - For more information and to register, see below.
Registration is closed. Our Mentorship Program is for SCBWI members only, pricing will be $TBA for members with a SD Season Ticket and $TBA for members without a Season Ticket.
Registration is closed. Our Mentorship Program is for SCBWI members only, pricing will be $TBA for members with a SD Season Ticket and $TBA for members without a Season Ticket.
SAN DIEGO REGION REFUND POLICY
Chapter Meetings, MayFest, and Intensives, refunds will be decided on a case-by-case basis. Any refund will be minus Stripe fees and any other expenses. No refunds 1 month before the event, because all events are being recorded and available for viewing for 30 days after the event.
Critiques and Mentorships, no refunds because the payment is already promised to the faculty.