Writing and Illustrating Conferences:

BYU Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers

This is my favorite Workshop/Conference. I have attended this conference for the last three years. The basic format is small group workshops in the morning with award winning authors and illustrators, and conference in the afternoon with editors, agents, and the faculty members. The faculty is always amazing.

SCBWI National Conferences (NY and LA)

Great for networking. The information is basic and seems geared toward beginning authors and illustrators. The exception to this is the Illustration Master Class that Tomie dePaola taught in LA 2006. The group was limited in size and home work was given and required in order to attend the class. There were 20 very dedicated and talented illustrators that attended.

SCBWI Regional Conferences (UVSC, Orem, UT)

Great for networking with local authors and illustrators. It is good for me to make the local connections. The information is basic but good for beginning writers and illustrators. The speakers have always been great. An author, illustrator and editor are always invited to speak.