Monday, August 9, 2010

In which we get our Write On!

I have been a very, very bad blogger this summer. However, I'm attempting to make up for my wayward ways by getting involved in this week's WriteOnCon, from August 10th-12th.


If you haven't heard about WriteOnCon, go check it out. Basically, 7 kidlit writers found themselves wishing for a *free* online writers conference . . . and then, since one did not exist, and because they are Made. Of. Awesome., they went out and made it happen. (Note to self, never-ever underestimate the power of writers with a good ideaa...)

Seriously, take a look at the schedule, and poke around on the website. Instead of the in-person workshops and lectures and breakout sessions of a traditional conference, you'll find editors, agents, and published authors presenting via blogs and vlogs, talking about every element of the industry imaginable, from craft to querying. (Yours truly will be both vlogging and blogging, oh my!).

Wishing for something a little more interactive, or that allows your questions to be answered? Then take part in live chat panels every night (come say hi to me on Thursday evening! Be sure to read the instructions in advance to get registered).

And because a conference wouldn't be a conference without a chance to meet other amazing writers, there are forums for conversations and critiques and connections.

And it's all FREE. (A.k.a, no "what should I wear??" panic! You can wear your pajamas!) You can follow along in real-time if you're able, as the presentations go live, or you can catch up later by scrolling back through previous "sessions."

Sound awesome? I expect that it will be! My hat's truly off to the ladies who dreamed this up, rallied the industry to take part, and then brought it all to fruition in a matter of mere months. Once again, the children's book community proves itself to be quite an amazing, giving community, abounding with enthusiasm and possibility. So...hope to see you at the conference!

7 comments:

  1. Thanks for the shout out, Molly! We could not be more excited!

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  2. We're so excited to have such great talent -- like you! Thanks for this amazing post!

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  3. I'll be referring my friends to this post for the low down on the conference! It's wonderful that you're taking part in this event.

    By the way, I love your 'Places We Might Meet' box. I found the fantastic Oregon Coast Children's Writers' Retreat there! All this time that amazing retreat was going on in my own state and I had no idea! I'll be attending next year. Thanks for the heads up!

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  4. Looking forward to chatting with you on Thursday!

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  5. Molly, thanks for the mention! We are so freakin' excited (and, okay--a little nervous.)

    There promises to be epicness of epic proportions!

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  6. Heather, glad to help you find the Oregon Conference. It fills up fast, so sign up quickly once David opens registration! And all the rest of you, glad to help promote!

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  7. Thanks for the warning. I think registration has opened! I'm clicking over there now.

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