Last weekend I "attended" the SCBWI Winter Conference via its ZOOM links; what a wonderful way to be inspired - right in my own home!
In addition to inspiration, attending the annual event is a great way to make connections. There are always those writers, illustrators, and industry professionals that I've never heard of before; this year was no exception. In years past (pre-pandemic), I've attended a variety of SCBWI conferences and retreats in person. While I miss those trips I've made to Los Angeles, New York City, and other cities, the content offered by the Society of Children's Book Authors & Illustrators this year was just as pertinent to my journey as a storyteller as ever. In fact, because of Covid-19, the variety of ZOOM meetings I've participated in may have been even more important, since they have served as a lifeline. The life of a children's book author is a solitary one, but that doesn't mean that we don't still need time with our peers - I know I do.
In the middle of this dark winter, the event was extremely inspirational!
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| 12 X 16 oil on panel "Nocturne Snow" by Michael Lindstrom |
