BYU Writing for Young Readers Conference

I was able to spend the past 5 days at a writing conference. I assisted author, Dandi Mackall, throughout the conference. I learned so much from her and was fairly productive as well. I edited down (with the class's help) one picture book manuscript, and wrote an entirely new picture book manuscript (which still needs revising). I also finished 20 sets of sketches for a chapter book I'm illustrating. I did those as I listened in the classes. Meeting 3 new editors wasn't a bad deal either. I tell you, these conferences are the way to learn AND network. I was also able to see many of my writer friends and meet new ones as well. It was a great (but tiring) week.
Dandi and Me


Janette Rallison


James Dashner


Ann Dee Ellis


Ann Cannon


Claudia Mills


Will Terry


Carol Lynch Williams


Rick Walton


Dandi Mackall

1 comment:

  1. Julie,
    its Hidden Springs Ranch in Altamont UT. They hve a website that you could probably find easily.

    I know AnnDee in your pictures. It seems she was in one of my wards--freshman I' thinking.

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