I'm still basking in the excitement and all the new ideas gleaned from the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Winter conference in Miami, FL. Every presentation was chock full of information and inspiration. Several added a good measure of humor and Bruce Hale gifted us with a song! What a writer, actor, artist, and cool dancer! He looks good in a hat, too. Rubin Pfeffer's talk about the digital revolution really helped me get a better focus on e-books and apps. He's an agent now with a unparalleled background in publishing that spans over thirty years. I am delighted to have met and chatted with Rubin as well as Sarah Davies, Michael Bourret and Erin Murphy. These agents are at the top of their game and all those attending appreciated their approachability, warmth, and expertise.
The editors panel enlightened us as to the editor's role in the acquisition process. The editor who supports a story must have the enthusiasm to push it through the complicated process of a sale. As one editor said, they've got to love it not just like it. This helps me understand the rejection letters I have received that praised my work and still rejected it. With my notes in hand and my own enthusiasm still brimming over, I intend to spend a busy week researching, planning, and most of all, WRITING!
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