Author Topic: Re: 2012 SCBWI Summer Conference in LA (Read 1372 times)

Christine B. · « **on:** May 04, 2012, 02:02 PM »

Is it August yet?!

Okay, May might be really early to start the 2012 Summer Conference thread but I know I'm not the only one who is already excited. Who's going? Any intensives? I'll be there!

(Mods--this is last year's thread. Should I just start a new one?)

Verla Kay · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2012, 04:19 AM »

I split it off and renamed it for this year. It will make it much better for people planning to attend in 2012 -- like me!

Mike Jung · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2012, 08:17 AM »

I was gonna skip it this year for financial reasons (I took a new job that involved a pretty big pay cut), but then I discovered that my editor's giving a keynote and realized I'd be giving up the only debut-year SCBWILA conference I'll ever get to attend, so I'm going.

Woohoo!

Joy P · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2012, 09:03 AM »

I was on the fence, too, but I'm going. No better place to be to celebrate the release of book 3 than with the people who've been on this long journey with me! I say cupcakes and sparkles all around!

KateMessner · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2012, 12:59 PM »

I'll be there (my first SCBWI-LA conference!) for the Golden Kite Award Luncheon on Sunday, and I'm also teaching a workshop on picture books called "The Magical Unexpected." Can't wait!

Verla Kay · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2012, 02:23 PM »

Yay, Kate!

Just Jodi · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2012, 02:27 PM »

Now I'm even more excited to be attending!

Can't wait to see everybody there!!!

Dani Duck · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2012, 09:03 PM »

I wish I could attend, but I can't afford it right now (haven't even gotten my SCBWI membership yet). I attended the SCBWI conference in Burnaby, and that was well worth the money. Much smaller than the one in LA. We had a total of six illustrators there plus the instructor. For me it's not just the money, though, it's being away from my baby (16 months) for three days. It might be easier next year, so I'll see what happens. I know you'll all have a blast (because I did at mine)!

Christine B. · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2012, 03:26 PM »

Thanks, Verla. Are you selling a book this year?

Mike, so glad you have decided to come. It is a big commitment but what a wonderful once in a lifetime opportunity to be there on your debut year!

Yay, Joy, Jodi and Kate--see you there!

Dani we will miss you but yes it is a long time away from the little one this year. Another time!

I hope we plan a kidlit drinks night!

Christine B. · « **Reply #9 on:** May 30, 2012, 03:37 PM »

Just wanted to remind everyone that the deadline to submit a manuscript for consultation, or to sign up for a portfolio consultation, is next Tuesday, June 5th. Who's signing up this year?

Mike Jung · « **Reply #10 on:** May 30, 2012, 04:00 PM »

Quote from: ChristineCA on May 07, 2012, 03:26 PM

Mike, so glad you have decided to come. It is a big commitment but what a wonderful once in a lifetime opportunity to be there on your debut year!

Me too, Christine. I'm going to more kidlit events this year than I have in my entire life up until now, but I would have been very sad to miss out on SCBWILA this year - it's definitely the right decision for me. Hope to see you there!

Jody Feldman · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2012, 09:56 PM »

I'll be there. And maybe this year, Mike, I'll sit across from you at the Golden Kites and actually realize it's you before lunch breaks up.

ara · « **Reply #12 on:** June 08, 2012, 03:39 PM »

I'm going. See you all there!

ShelliC · « **Reply #13 on:** June 08, 2012, 05:19 PM »

I'm going. It's my first national conference and I can't wait!

Stephanie Ruble · « **Reply #14 on:** June 09, 2012, 12:44 AM »

I'll be there

tammi · « **Reply #15 on:** June 09, 2012, 07:42 AM »

I'll be there.

LindaJoy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 11, 2012, 06:37 PM »

I'm going and rooming with Verla. We both have 2012 books!!!

If you're new and have any questions just ask us. This will be mu 21st SCBWI/LA. I have a list of conference tips on my website, my full name dot com.

Christine B. · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2012, 04:34 PM »

Does anyone want to meet for a drink in the lobby bar on Thursday night? I love the atmosphere there the night before the conference starts.

Lisa J M · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2012, 06:23 PM »

Sadly, I won't get there until Friday morning, but I imagine the energy must be electric Thursday night!

I just HAD to bump up this thread because it's coming soon! And my babysitter just confirmed for the Friday.

I only wish Henry Winkler (AKA Fonzie from Happy Days) was speaking again. His personal story and encouragement to writers was amazing last year. Plus he was SO FUNNY!

Lisa

TracyH · « **Reply #19 on:** July 19, 2012, 08:41 PM »

I can't attend this year, but would love to meet up for drinks. Have a great time everyone!

carolfoote · « **Reply #20 on:** July 23, 2012, 06:12 PM »

I'll be there, and will definitely be in the lobby Thursday evening. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

AnnS · « **Reply #21 on:** July 24, 2012, 10:31 AM »

I live in LA and I almost always go, but this year I'm in all-writing, all the time mode with a revision and the conference might not happen for me. As for a meet-up !!!! I can actually see the venue hotel from my house, and shooting over for a meet-up could take the sting out of not being there for the rest of it. What time Thursday are you guys planning to get together?

TracyH · « **Reply #22 on:** July 24, 2012, 11:54 AM »

Carol! I didn't realize you would be here. Yay!

Okay - so there's three of us. I say we just pick a time of 7:00 and spread the word. In the lobby bar?

Christine B. · « **Reply #23 on:** July 24, 2012, 12:34 PM »

That sounds perfect, Tracy. 7pm, Thursday, August 2nd at the bar at the Century Plaza.

Should we bring a certain book or something to put on the table to help people identify the group? I think we did that last year.

carolfoote · « **Reply #24 on:** July 24, 2012, 12:57 PM »

7:00 sound good as long as I can get a bite to eat in the lobby. I should be arriving around 6:30ish. So glad you'll be there Tracy! Who has a book they can put out? One of yours, Verla?

TracyH · « **Reply #25 on:** July 24, 2012, 01:02 PM »

Yay, Christine! How about you pick the book. Can't wait!

carolfoote · « **Reply #26 on:** July 25, 2012, 07:46 PM »

Is anyone arriving at LAX around 5:30 pm Thursday who would like to share a taxi? With 3 or 4 people it should be the same or cheaper than the shuttle -- and faster.

LindaJoy · « **Reply #27 on:** July 29, 2012, 08:50 AM »

I'm getting excited about SCBWI conference. I leave Thursday morning! I'm bringing 5 copies of BURIED: A Goth Girl Mystery for the Friday signing. I can bring a few other books. Jus let me know if you want any from SEER or DEAD GIRL series. I can't wait to talk books from Thurs to Sunday night. So much fun ahead!

Stephanie Leeth · « **Reply #28 on:** July 29, 2012, 08:52 AM »

I won't be there this year. Enjoy!!!!

AnnS · « **Reply #29 on:** August 01, 2012, 02:00 PM »

I am in a revision frenzy and might not get to the lobby, but I will TRY! I can't even say how much I hate missing this conference!

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