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WriteOnCon 2021 Afterglow – Volunteering My Top 10

March 3, 2021March 2, 2021Posted in conferences & events, for writers, news & recapTagged conferences & events, online conference, volunteering, WriteOnCon, WriteOnCon2021, writing conferenceLeave a comment

WriteOnCon is an online writing conference that I’ve been attending and volunteering with for four years now. Time flies!

I’ve shared my experiences and takeaways as an attendee before, but it struck me this year that I’ve never shared what it’s like to be part of the team! Being part of the behind-the-scenes crew is a unique and amazing experience that I think a lot of people would be totally excited about if they only knew the opportunity existed.

Today, I’m going to share my Top 10 tips, tricks, and favorite things about being a conference volunteer in the hopes of shining some light on the fantastic people behind the scenes and also, maybe, inspiring you to give it a go!

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Nobody Buys an Idea

March 2, 2020March 4, 2020Posted in for writersTagged amwriting, conferences & events, creative lifestyle, creativity, online conference, WriteOnCon, WriteOnCon2020, writers, writerslife, writing, writing career, writing conference, writingtip3 Comments

I always need a little time to process after a writing conference. After three days of enjoying WriteOnCon workshops, podcasts, Q&A panels, and blog posts, my brain has finally come up with some takeaways!

Today, I’m sharing one of the little eureka! moments that I had as the information sank in this week. Perhaps it’s something you’ve needed to hear, too.

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Show & Tell – WriteOnCon

February 14, 2020February 13, 2020Posted in conferences & eventsTagged amwriting, conferences & events, graphics, handlettering, handwriting, lettering, online conference, WriteOnCon, WriteOnCon2020, writer, writers, writerslife, writing, writing conferenceLeave a comment

I’m going to WriteOnCon! If you’ve never been before, WriteOnCon is an online writer’s conference designed specifically for KidLit writers. This year, it’s being held Friday, February 21 through Sunday the 23rd.

This is one of my favorite resources for inspiration, information, and encouragement in recent years. I always come away full of new ideas and fresh vigor for my writing projects.

Are you planning to be there? If so, what are you most looking forward to?

For Writers – WriteOnCon Afterglow

February 23, 2018February 21, 2018Posted in conferences & events, for writersTagged about: writing, agents, amwriting, chapter books, children's books, conferences & events, illustrators, kidlit, kidlit agents, literary agents, MGLit, Middle Grade, middlegrade, online conference, picture books, WriteOnCon, WriteOnCon2018, writer, writers, writerslife, writing conference, writing quotes, writingtip, YAlit, young adult, young writersLeave a comment

A couple weeks ago, I got to attend WriteOnCon, an online conference specifically for writers of children’s books, middle grade, and young adult. Was it Amazing? Yes. Why? I’m glad you asked. Here is a Top 5 Countdown of my favorite takeaways from the event. I hope you’ll learn from my experience, and maybe even mark your calendar to join me next year.

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