The NJ SCBWI annual conference is an educational gathering of children's booklovers. Special thanks to the hardworking NJ SCBWI committee who did an amazing job organizing the event in a new venue. Being surrounded by creative people for two days always makes for a special time, and I have a bit of a sad, let-down feeling now that it’s over.
Robin Newman, Laurie Wallmark, Darlene Beck-Jacobson, Agent Liza Fleissig, Leslie Santamara, me
Here are a few quotes from the weekend:
Stephen Savage in the opening keynote: “Each book presents new problems.” (As I work on the next novel, it was affirming to hear that each project can test us in different ways.)
Matthew Winner (with Blake Hamilton) during Building an Online Presence (with Benefits), quoting Steve Light: “Run your own race.” (Because we’re all on our own creative paths.)
Gabriela Pereira during 7 Steps to Stronger MG and YA Novels—people may read because of the plot, but it’s the characters they remember.
Scholastic editor Celia Lee’s closing advice to authors at the Editor/Agent panel: “Be nice.” :)
Stephen Savage in the opening keynote: “Each book presents new problems.” (As I work on the next novel, it was affirming to hear that each project can test us in different ways.)
Matthew Winner (with Blake Hamilton) during Building an Online Presence (with Benefits), quoting Steve Light: “Run your own race.” (Because we’re all on our own creative paths.)
Gabriela Pereira during 7 Steps to Stronger MG and YA Novels—people may read because of the plot, but it’s the characters they remember.
Scholastic editor Celia Lee’s closing advice to authors at the Editor/Agent panel: “Be nice.” :)
If you attended the conference, do you have a favorite moment? For others, is there a creative lesson you've learned that you'd like to share?
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