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SUMMER  CONFERENCING  Suzy Engelman Block

9/6/2019

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The "Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators"
is the premiere organization for anyone seeking to
​work in the area of children's publications... DUH!!
SCBWI-LA holds a 4 day summer extravaganza right here in Los Angeles.
The annual winter conference is in New York City. They are PRICEY!
But see it as a PhD in your Field of Dreams...

Here's a few tips I learned 
years ago...

​
​Pace yourself.
These are long 'info' packed days.
Your brain may implode or explode...

       Both are equally nasty!
At some point,
stake out some 'me time'

to process. Organize notes.
​

​EAT and HYDRATE!
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​There is a huge line-up of speakers in 
the main conference room where 1000 plus
​people gather.

So enjoy the smaller
break-out sessions,

where you can get up
close and personal

with the presenter,
​and make friends with

like-minded creatives.​
I picked a session with
a well-known writer...

the amazing Leslea Newman. Since I write AND illustrate,
it was a good idea to 
attend a workshop where we actually wrote on the spot with
Leslea's prompts.


Her detailed and thoughtful analysis of a host of picture books was invaluable. The perspective of time, place
and space was brought to

light and I now understand
how it contributes

to the quality of a story.
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Two of my favorite books by Leslea Newman.
Artists Amy June Bates and Maria Mola 
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Take advantage
of these 

intimate sessions
to talk privately​ 

and snap a picture!
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  • Lastly, have fun with your peeps!
  • If you are new to the scene, introduce yourself...
  • This is THE place where you will find your true partners-in-crime.
  • And soon they will be life-long friends...
  • like mine in the pic above!
  • ♥♥♥♥♥♥



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