tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post6976263559994847471..comments2024-01-06T02:15:31.671-06:00Comments on Marcia Hoehne: Processing a Conference -- Or, Unspinning Your Head, Part 1Marciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-45996011522737729562011-10-26T21:19:41.596-05:002011-10-26T21:19:41.596-05:00I saw Cheryl Klein speak at our local SCBWI confer...I saw Cheryl Klein speak at our local SCBWI conference before and I took her Writers Digest plotting webinar. She's wonderful!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-34304471554636217452011-10-26T20:23:45.619-05:002011-10-26T20:23:45.619-05:00I went to SCBWI LA last August and this January I ...I went to SCBWI LA last August and this January I go to the annual SCBWI Florida conference. I get so much useful info from these conferences. The best thing is that I feel re-energized and inspired afterwards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-49190665746167668122011-10-25T13:58:11.181-05:002011-10-25T13:58:11.181-05:00Sharon -- Have a great time!Sharon -- Have a great time!Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-79411778016313707532011-10-22T17:23:17.896-05:002011-10-22T17:23:17.896-05:00Isn't Cheryl delightful! I met her a few year...Isn't Cheryl delightful! I met her a few years ago. <br /><br />Glad you had such a good time. I'm going to SCBWI-MO in a couple weeks...can't wait.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-89628420304808043042011-10-22T10:52:24.694-05:002011-10-22T10:52:24.694-05:00Bish -- I wasn't really planning on going till...Bish -- I wasn't really planning on going till a friend and I started talking about it. But I hadn't been to one in four years, and I'm so glad I went.<br /><br />Lee -- I love the getaway aspect too. And the immersion.<br /><br />Vijaya -- I've only just touched on the book so far. I wasn't sure I was ready to dive into it yet. Really, I'm still grasping for some quiet time to experiment with revisions since getting back. <br /><br />Stephen -- Welcome! Glad you came! I encourage you to go to a conference near you if at all possible. It's really a shot in the arm, and you learn so much, especially if you're just starting.<br /><br />Barbara -- Yes, do go if you can. Some say the quality and usefulness of SCBWI membership depends heavily on the strength of your state chapter, which makes sense, but really, it has helped so many writers connect to each other and the industry. They were the first to disseminate the info we need far and wide.<br /><br />Andrea -- Not only are the sessions interesting, but the food -- that you don't have to fix yourself or clean up after -- is usually scrumptious. At one conference a person at my lunch table said, "You know, if this whole writing thing doesn't work out, I think I'll be a writer's groupie just for the food."<br /><br />Cynthia -- It must be fantastic to go to LA. I've heard from some who have been that it can be a tad overwhelming especially if you're new, but that overall it's tops. (Hmm. Is it possible to be a 'tad' overwhelming?)<br /><br />Joyce -- I tend to get to the conference every 4-5 years. This was the second "how to read an illustration" or "how an illustrator controls your eye" type of talk I've heard, and I always pay close attention because it's interesting and not a natural strength of mine.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-4163371552808117662011-10-21T07:07:47.519-05:002011-10-21T07:07:47.519-05:00It's been a few years actually, since I've...It's been a few years actually, since I've been to a conference. Am really feeling the urge. Next year, for sure!<br /><br />The illustrator sessions sounds really fascinating! I'd have loved that.Joyce Moyer Hostetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153114928220349251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-4296751559322339392011-10-20T19:23:17.456-05:002011-10-20T19:23:17.456-05:00Sounds like a great conference. I'm looking fo...Sounds like a great conference. I'm looking forward to reading more. <br /><br />The last great conference I attended was the SCBWI conference in LA. Loved it. So many great speakers and workshops. I processed it all over time by rereading my notes.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-82136517608389216562011-10-20T19:04:59.262-05:002011-10-20T19:04:59.262-05:00Marcia, thanks for sharing your experience. I have...Marcia, thanks for sharing your experience. I haven't been to a writing conference yet, but I hope to one day.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-63698764441243554042011-10-20T13:10:28.416-05:002011-10-20T13:10:28.416-05:00Sorry, I removed a comment because I was signed in...Sorry, I removed a comment because I was signed in to the wrong blogger account.<br /><br />My comment was this: I haven't been to an SCBWI confernece (or any other for that matter) but have heard marvelous things about SCBWI. I hope to get to one soon.Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547166495514562286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-57456916704108416562011-10-20T13:02:52.725-05:002011-10-20T13:02:52.725-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Barbara Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554278295212506095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-26908796345641373752011-10-20T11:43:46.594-05:002011-10-20T11:43:46.594-05:00Hi Marcia, I'm out and about meeting people to...Hi Marcia, I'm out and about meeting people today. Great to meet you! And I have yet to make it to a conference, although I know I need to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-75770111960740951492011-10-20T11:01:33.757-05:002011-10-20T11:01:33.757-05:00Wonderful, Marcia. I just bought CK's book (Se...Wonderful, Marcia. I just bought CK's book (Second Sight) since I have enjoyed the books AL has published and she's such a terrific editor. Want to get my ms ship-shape before it sees beta fish, ooops, I mean beta readers.<br /><br />I only went to the local SCBWI conference ever in WA and it was the best. I have not had a chance to really process my notes from May. It was such a whirlwind summer.<br /><br />So happy you've had a great time and have lots to process.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-11711747833576639352011-10-20T10:34:06.385-05:002011-10-20T10:34:06.385-05:00I'm conference deprived, but plan to make up f...I'm conference deprived, but plan to make up for that this coming year. I envy your three wonderfully stimulating days talking about and listening to others on the subject of writing.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9054081895459294120.post-74484104975746748002011-10-20T08:48:03.373-05:002011-10-20T08:48:03.373-05:00Oh you lucky! Haven't been to any recently.Oh you lucky! Haven't been to any recently.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.com