This past weekend, the New England SCBWI chapter held a conference, Moments of Change, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. They followed the event up with a TweetChat, where generous attendees shared words of wisdom from presenters.
@kquimbyjohnson: Author Lisa Papademetriou says, “Write to your strength. Edit to your weakness.”
@vleemahoney: Dawn Metcalf: “Find your teen voice without using dated slang/technology.”
@melindabeavers: Illustrator Matt Phelan: “As much as you can, feel what your characters are feeling.”
@mitaliperkins: Author Cynthia Leitich Smith: “Switching genres improves writing & makes you less vulnerable to trends.”
@yleemahoney: Author Cynthia Leitich Smith: “Dare to take risks in work.”
@melindabeavers: Author Cynthia Leitich Smith: “Pick your creative battles wisely, but pick them.”
Probably my favorite one: @JMBradleyBooks: “My critique: piece “lacks character development” and is unsucessful – walk out and discover said piece has won award. Wow. Thank you!”
Congratulations, @JMBradleyBooks!
Thanks to all the Tweeples for sharing your conference experience with us!
Happy Writing,
Marissa
For more information, here are some blogs about the event:








