Category Archives: Conferences

I’m in New York This Week

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Kourtney

I came in Monday night for MWA’s Edgars Week. Crashed with Cousin G and E. Had a wonderful time with them! Today, I’m moving to Ant’s for two nights. This afternoon I’m running some errands in the city. This evening, … Continue reading →

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I’m going to LA in August

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Kourtney

I signed up for the 41st Annual International SCBWI Summer Conference in LA in August! So excited. For so many reasons. Firstly, SCBWI is an AMAZING organization. I can’t wait to attend the 4 day event. I grew so much … Continue reading →

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Guest Post over on NascentNovelist about Conflict and Tension

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Kourtney

Today, I’m guest posting on NascentNovelist’s blog about James Scott Bell’s fabulous Writer’s Digest Conference workshop on Conflict and Tension. So head over to NascentNovelist’s blog and show Martine some blog love. I’ll be popping over there throughout the day to … Continue reading →

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How an Introvert Can Extrovert at a Writing Conference

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Kourtney

Confession time. This is my worst nightmare. Having to walk into a crowded room and start up conversations with strangers especially if they know each other and I don’t know any of them. Whenever I get invited to parties, I … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Kat Bender Talks about the SCBWI Winter Conference & Tension in YA Fiction

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Kourtney

First of all, I am delighted to be doing a guest blog for Kourtney! We met during the Writers’ Roundtable at the SCBWI conference two weeks ago. I highly recommend the critique sessions. Sharing your work is a great way … Continue reading →

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Four Agents’ Views on the Current Market-SCBWI panel

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Kourtney

  At the Winter SCBWI Conference in New York, I attended a panel where four agents (Ginger Knowlton, Regina Brooks, Chris Richman, and Ken Wright) shared their views on the current market. Here are some of the main points I … Continue reading →

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The Business of Being a Writer: Reblog of Jessica Negron’s Post

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Kourtney

Jessica Negron did such an amazing job capturing everything that Dan Blank talked about during his Writer’s Digest Conference workshop, that I decided to do a reblog today. You can read her in-depth summary of his talk about  Becoming an Author … Continue reading →

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Highlights from the SCBWI Winter Conference

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Kourtney

The beloved Lin Oliver and unforgettable Henry Winkler signed copies of their book. Super excited to get a pic with both of them. Henry was a surprise guest who gave a rousing speech to us that made me want to … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Emmie Mears Talks About Barry Eisler’s Bottom Line

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Kourtney

Today, the fabulous Emmie Mears is guest posting about a killer panel that I missed during the Writer’s Digest Conference. Because super nerd me lined up 50 minutes before Pitch Slam started. I’m a follower of her fantastic blog (which … Continue reading →

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Jeff Gerke–The First Fifty Pages Workshop

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Kourtney

Jeff Gerke’s panel on The First Fifty Pages was an intimate look into the mind of an editor. I was so impressed I bought his book,The First Fifty Pages, at the Writer’s Digest Conference and had him sign it. He … Continue reading →

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