Yesterday I shared my observations on what makes for a worthwhile workshop. If you missed part 1, you can read it here. Having been through a handful of…let’s say…less than helpful critique sessions, here are some tips on what not …
What Workshopping Is
I’ve participated in a number of workshops (a.k.a., critiques) over the years. Many have been great. Some have been not so great. I’ve come to some conclusions about what makes for a worthwhile workshop and what doesn’t. I’ve decided to …
SCBWI Summer Conference Recap, Part 5
If you’ve been reading my SCBWI Summer Conference recap posts, thank you. If you haven’t, here’s the fine print: out of respect for the SCBWI, I’m only sharing the highlights from my notes. You can read the previous recap posts …
SCBWI Summer Conference Recap, Part 3
Hello and welcome to part three of my SCBWI Summer Conference recap. Here are parts one and two, in case you missed them. From Judy Blume’s Conversation with Lin Oliver: OhmygoshIgottohearJudyBlumeliveandinpersonohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh! *ahem* Hearing Judy Blume speak about writing was the …
SCBWI Summer Conference Recap, Part 2
I’m spending the next week or reviewing my notes from the SCBWI Summer Conference. As I stated in my previous post, I took a notebook’s worth of notes, but out of respect for the SCBWI, I’m only sharing the highlights …