Wednesday, January 15, 2014

A new community for me - SCBWI!

Woo Hoo!  A new adventure coming up!!  I recently joined the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).  It is something I have been thinking about doing ever since I started the process of creating my book, but didn't consider myself an illustrator so didn't join.  I am still not sure about giving myself that designation, but now that I have a book, and am planning on another one, I feel a bit closer to it.  And I'd really love to meet others who love creating books for kids.

Soooo, I have registered for the SCBWI winter conference in New York next month.  Eep!  Talk about jumping in blindly!  At least when I went to my first SAMA conference, I had been making friends online for years and felt at home immediately upon arrival.  This will be a completely new experience for me to go without knowing anybody, but from what I can tell reading about previous conferences, these members are an extremely friendly and playful bunch and I think I will easily fit right in.

I am currently getting my portfolio together as I've never had a physical one before.  My presentation folder is being handmade and customized for me and it is going to be so beautiful, I can hardly wait!!  And I just ordered new postcards and business cards so I'll be good to go.  I haven't been to New York in more than 20 years, so I'm excited to be there once again.  I'm really looking forward to what this new adventure brings!

2 comments:

  1. Welcome to SCBWI! Y'know the summer national conference is in LA - that might be closer next year! Check out the regional programming too. My NJ chapter has a great annual conference and lots of events throughout the year. Your stained glass PB is gorgeous!

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  2. Hi Laurie, Thanks so much for writing! Yes, I do intend on going to the L.A. conference. It is a quick 2 hour drive. I am on the listserv and Facebook for my regional SCBWI and they have a great lineup of events for the year! I appreciate your comments and maybe we will meet at one of the conferences!

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