If you’re a children’s book creator feeling daunted by the industry and disconnected from your community, conferences could be your solution!

Join me (Shawna) and our guest co-host Manelle Oliphant for a conversation about:

• Why ​Conferences are crucial for newbies and offer new opportunities for seasoned pros.
• How Conferences can help you find your niche in publishing.
• What not to expect from Conferences.
• Specific guidelines for kidlit portfolios.
• Why school librarians should be your new best friends.
• When your postcards and mailers aren’t being ignored (even if it seems that way).
• How we started our own Conference! (You can DO THAT?!?!)

AWESOME LINKS ::

Manelle Oliphant

Tales Fantastic

Diandra Mae

SCBWI

Highlights Foundation

How To Gather Healthy Critique Groups & Collaborators :: PWP #22

Music by Ryan Keith and Wes Cepin