Highlights of my Saturday afternoon at NESCBWI…
- I was part of the panel discussion "Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Agents…But Were Afraid to Ask," along with my agent Jennifer Laughran, Jo Knowles and her agent Barry Goldblatt, and Carlyn Beccia and her agent Tracey Adams. This was my first time presenting at an SCBWI Conference, so I was a little nervous, but having so many smart, nice people on the panel made it a million times easier. We had great questions. Can a first-time novelist still find an agent? (Yes!) How do you usually communicate with your agent? (Email, mostly. It was interesting to note that two of the three agents on the panel had met their clients in person for the very first time just this weekend!) More on the panel, questions & answers later on. And if you were at the panel, thank you so much for coming and for your great questions! Watch your email for the handout later this week!
- I loved looking at the posters for the illustrator showcase. I’m always in awe of illustrators, and the folks who created work for us all to enjoy in the conference lobby deserve a big thanks!
- Fish & Chips! At a local pub so loud my ears are still kind of ringing. With homemade ketchup… Mmmmm….
- I stayed up wayyyyy too late talking with friends in the hotel lobby. To that end…. time for coffee. I’ll post some photos later in the week!
Sounds fun!!
Awesome! Glad you guys had such a good time.
How fun! Being on a SCBWI panel someday is on my “to do” list…yay for you!
I would have SO loved to hear your panel! Did Lit talk about your upcoming book with her? I can’t wait to hear more about the Q&A.
Hope to meet you someday!
Yes, waaaaaaaaaaaaay too late–but lots of fun!
It was so much fun hanging out with you, Kate! I had a great time. 🙂
xo
This sounds like great fun. Wish I’d been there in person but I appreciate the glimpse from afar. Thank you.
Kate: Was this the first time you and Jennifer met?
I love agent/author panels. The interaction, the multiple perspectives, the professional support each side feeds the other…
Wish I could have been there. You’re one of the most bubbly bloggers on LJ. I’m glad I know it’s not just my imagination. I’m so glad we’ve met in real life. Your words read just like You. {}
-Pamela
Such a treat to meet you in person, Kate! It’s not every day that I get to talk with Adirondack writers. 🙂