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This weekend I’m heading off to my fifth Storymakers conference. I look forward to this conference every year because of the quality of the presentations and classes. Every year since my first one, I’ve pitched an agent, and this year I’m so happy I won’t be pitching because I have an agent! I’m still so thrilled about signing with Linda and the Prospect Agency, that sometimes I look at my kids and exclaim, “I have an agent!!!”
Although I have an agent and my manuscript won the New Visions Honor, and I’m doing the MFA through the Vermont College of Fine Arts, I’m passionate about learning my craft and becoming better and better every day. This conference is chock full of wonderful classes for writers in every stage of the journey: newbie to experienced. I’m almost done packing for the conference. See my pretty business cards?
This year is extra especial for me because my son, my Gorgeous Boy, is coming along. I’m so looking forward to spending time with him and so many wonderful friends! Martine Leavitt is presenting a class and although I’ll be in a workshop with her this summer, I can’t waste this chance to learn from her!
If you’ll be at Storymakers, say hi. I love meeting new friends, and although I’m an introvert, I love talking about books, soccer, and dance. I hope to see you there!
I hope you had a wonderful time at Storymakers! It was a truly amazing conference, wasn't it? Can't believe it was several whole days; it felt like only hours. And congratulations on signing with your agent! I didn't have to pitch this year, either, since I signed with mine back in October. It is SO NICE to go to a conference and not have to pitch. I felt so free!