How come? Because I've learned more about the art, craft and business of developing my own writing career from SCBWI than I have even from my day job in publishing. Woking to get your own novel published is a very difficult personal journey that, for me, wouldn't have happened without SCBWI.
A few bullet points to elucidate...
- Got encouragement for my w-i-p at SCBWI Western WA's annual Great Critique.
- Attended SCBWI NYC Author Intensive last year where I met an editor who requested my ms.
- Presented at SCBWI Western WA 2010 conference where I met the awesome agent Michael Bourret who gave me a proverbial "kick-in-the-pants" and told me to start submitting my stuff.
- Received several offers of agency representation and turned to fellow SCBWI-ers for decision-making advice.
- Found my new critique group through SCBWI and am now at work on a new novel with their wonderful support.
5 comments:
I don't write children's books but it's wonderful to have a place where you can work with people who have ideas on how to improve your writing.
Yay SCBWI! Great post, Stasia! And I love that you make up award-acceptance speeches! They might come in handy. You know I believe in you. :)
Yes, yes, 1000 times yes! SCBWI is a fabulous organization. Without them, I wouldn't have found my critique group or made the connections I have. Great post!
I love being an SCBWI member. They have so many resources and the conferences are fantastic. :)
Thanks for stopping by, Michael.
And, Dawn, Meredith & Ghenet, let me just say--AGREE, AGREE, AGREE.
BTW, Dawn, I have a surprise for you (heehee!).
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