Can I confess
something? I know we’re not supposed to play favorites with our children or
characters or conference formats, but I’ve always liked WIK a little better
than SpringMingle for one reason: regional speakers. Both conferences bring
editors and agents and famous authors from the far reaches of the country, but
at WIK we also get to hear from our own. And our own have some good stuff to
share!
This year is no
exception. Wherever you are in your writing journey, and whether you’re in the
mood for craft or business, our regional all-stars have something for you.
Author Christina Farley
will be opening the door to the publishing world and demystifying the basics
for entry.
Author Jaimie Engle
offers how to land a literary agent, both what to expect and what not to
expect.
Author and Southern
Breeze Assistant Regional Advisor Cathy Hall will teach you how to put yourself
out there by taking advantage of opportunities that SCBWI offers for both the
published and unpublished among us.
Author Irene Latham and
Archivist Jim Baggett will share their secrets for using research to create
rich, authentic historical settings.
Author Debbie Dadey
will reveal Five Steps to Worldbuilding that we know work because she’s on her
13th book series and has over 42 million copies in print.
So check out some all-stars
at WIK this year. You’ll be glad you did!
~ Sharon Pegram
Sharon Pegram is the Southern Breeze Co-Assistant Regional Advisor. You'll find her at wik'18, in the sessions and the intensives, taking really great notes. She's also a pro at answering any questions you might have--just ask!
