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Events, Opportunities, and Resources happening now and coming soon for the Tri-Regions and beyond
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Register today for the SCBWI-LA Working Writers Retreat at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino from October 16–18, 2026! “Come join a small group of supportive people who share your goal of creating excellent books for young readers. Leave behind the cooking, cleaning, and endless emails to gift yourself rare uninterrupted creative time in a peaceful, inspiring setting. Write. Draw. Revise. Brainstorm. Receive thoughtful critiques. Share with fellow creatives who understand the joys and challenges of bringing a book to life.” For more information about the annual retreat, the cost to stay on-site, or the cost to commute, click the link here. Registration closes on October 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. PST or when all spaces are filled. This retreat fills up quickly so register early to reserve your space.
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Sign up for the 2026 SCBWI SoCal Fall Harvest Writers and Illustrators Day before it’s too late! “Writers and illustrators are invited to a full day of speaker presentations, critiques, pitches and mingling with fellow creatives! We’ll have agents, an editor, an art director, published authors and an illustrator. This hybrid event is both in-person and via zoom. Attendees will have access to the videos for 30 days following the event and receive submission guidelines from all our faculty.” This annual hybrid event will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!
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Grab a pen and paper for Craft, Creativity, & Community at SCBWI CenCal’s 2026 Writers & Illustrators Day! Join us for a day to connect with your fellow writers and illustrators, all while enjoying morning coffee, catered lunch, prizes, contests, and more! “In addition, we will be having a Pitchfest on Saturday, October 31, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In addition, all conference attendees are invited to a pre-conference webinar on Wednesday, October 21, at 5:30 p.m., featuring Bookstr’s Scott Richmond’s Stress-Free Guide to Social Media and Press…PLUS ONE live Pitch at the Pitchfest online on Saturday, 10/31/26. Critiques and pitches offered while supply lasts.” See you all in October!
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