Recap of SCBWI Wisconsin Fall Conference
Great times at SCBWI’s Wisconsin Fall Conference. My top five favorite memories:
FUN: Hung out with my LITtle Ladies critique group—Sheri Roloff, Rachelle Lisiecki, and Rochelle Groskreutz, and my “conference wife” Amy Ward.
FACT: Presented The School Visit Toolbox and shared what to do if you’re presenting to a class and have sharp pencils thrown in your direction.
FUN: Learned from Dan Santat that font is important, and unless you’re an artisanal goat cheese restaurant in NYC, Helvetica might not be the best choice.
FACT: His advice—pick design over execution, meaning you can have a great painting/illustration, but it won’t matter if the design isn’t considered.
FUN: Crashed a formal fundraiser with Katherine Harrison and Sheri Roloff.
FACT: Circumstances can change and be imagined, but write what you know emotionally says Katherine in regards to voice and character.
FUN: Embarrassed by my tear-streaked faced during Pat Zietlow Miller’s closing keynote, until I looked around and realized I was not the only one.
FACT: Writing success takes Talent, Luck, and most importantly, Tenacity says Pat.
FUN: Found out why you should never leave a bird’s nest close to your house (i.e. bird mites are the new bed bugs) from Bruce Coville over a BLT at Roots Cafe.
FACT: “Craft without inspiration leads to basket weaving, inspiration without craft leads to contemporary art.” —Bruce Coville