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.

Exploring the Novel-In-Verse with Mae Respicio

Apr 26, 2025

1 event

Unlimited seats

Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA

Join us in person at Book Passage in Corte Madera where we'll explore some of the key craft elements that shape a verse novel—voice, structure, image systems, and the balance between poetry and plot—and you’ll leave with new sparks to bring your own verse novel to life. Registration closes April 25.

Standard price:$ 25
Price with membership:$ 20

From Sketch to Success: Thriving as a Freelance Illustrator with Anoosha Syed

Apr 27, 2025

1 event

Online event

Unlimited seats

Put on your entrepreneur’s hat, let’s have a fun, no-nonsense deep dive into building a freelance illustrator career—bumps, breakthroughs, and all! Whether you’re starting fresh or leveling up as an illustrator or author-illustrator, Anoosha Syed is here to offer an open, honest chat about freelancing, time management, and making art that pays.

Standard price:$ 35
Price with membership:$ 20