There’s something about rubbing elbows with other children’s book creators that fires the creative spirit.  Whether a large conference or a smaller gathering, take time away from your desk to get out and talk shop. 

I was recently able to attend part of a conference and just that much had my mind zinging.  It’s great to hear authors, illustrators, editors, and agents talk about their own work, the tips they want to pass on, their successes and–yes–even their failures. 

 Coming up this summer in California is the SCBWI summer conference.  It’s a great one, so check it out at www.scbwi.org  Judy