Comments on Beverley BevenFlorez, Children's and YA Writer: SCBWI-LA Critiquenic

I can't say enough about how wonderful the SCB...

2010-06-24T13:21:22.086-07:00

I can't say enough about how wonderful the SCBWI organization is. It puts you in touch with editors, agents, authors, illustrators, and art directors. They have a conference in August that is a fantastic place to learn about the kidslit biz, or just hang out with other people who love kidslit, too. The website is www.Scbwi.org. Local chapters have events throughout the year. The southern California area has a website at www.scbwisocal.org.

I've thought about joining. What do you thing ...

2010-06-24T11:55:13.159-07:00

I've thought about joining. What do you thing about the SCBW (do I have it right? overall?

It was a great group of people. Criticism was give...

2010-06-16T22:44:11.245-07:00

It was a great group of people. Criticism was given in the spirit to improve the work, not tear anyone down. The organizers did a wonderful job.

I wasn't able to go this time, but after readi...

2010-06-16T22:34:18.201-07:00

I wasn't able to go this time, but after reading everyone's thoughts on the event, I hope I can go next year. Sometimes I get intimidated with stuff like that, but it sounds like it was supportive and helpful.

You're right, Cara. I know you and I talked ab...

2010-06-15T22:38:29.264-07:00

You're right, Cara. I know you and I talked about how simply deciding to attend a function like this gets you thinking about what kind of comments you may get from others. It makes you look at your work in a new way.

I agree -- it was great! And even just reading on...

2010-06-15T16:08:16.273-07:00

I agree -- it was great! And even just reading one's own work aloud (or hearing someone else read it) can lead to revelations...

Cara