Attending a writing conference can be a transformational experience, filled with opportunities to hone your craft, connect with your peers, and move closer to your publishing dreams.

Online writing conferences offer unique opportunities compared to their in-person counterparts. In addition to saving money on travel and accommodations, you can maximize your learning by engaging from the safety, comfort, and familiarity of home. Whether you're attending your first conference or your fiftieth, here are nine tailored tips on how to get the most out of an online writing conference.

We invite YOU to celebrating our 10th year of Picture Book Summit this year on October 5th! Go to picturebooksummit.com/maximize for our free download and learn more about this year’s one-of-a-kind conference for picture book creators.

Join us for Perfect 10: Going for Picture Book Gold! Superstar Speakers include: 

• Newbery, Geisel, and Caldecott Honoree Grace Lin
• National Ambassador of Young People's Literature Meg Medina
• New York Times bestselling duo Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett

Get $100 off with an Early Bird ticket through August 31, 2024. Register here!