SCBWI Winter Conference New York
Posted on 31 January 2012
Wow.
Just…wow.
So I returned late last night with a mixed bag of emotions ranging from inspired, motivated, humbled, confident, happy, sad, and you get the idea. Here are some things I was not expecting vursus what I was expecting:
Was expecting New York City to be scary and impersonal. Was NOT expecting New York City to be the opposite. Was expecting to keep my head down and quietly take notes at the conference. Was NOT expecting to make 35+ new friends. Real friends. People I call true peers that I want to remain connected with.
Was expecting lots of inexperienced hopefuls with newbie questions and self-absorbed ideas about this industry. Was NOT expecting to be humbled by the sheer volume of talent and professionalism from the attendees. There are a lot of great talented people in SCBWI and I am really happy to have made friends this weekend. Was expecting to hear a lot of validation of ideas I already knew (which I did, as well), but was NOT expecting to completely rethink the approaches I have been taking.
Well, you get the idea. NY12SCBWI was full of surprises for me. I think 2012 will be a good year…unless the world ends on time.
2 responses to SCBWI Winter Conference New York
RYAN! HippHop Studio is such a great name. It was so nice to meet you and visit a bit, and I love your post, it’s so true, New York is always a surprising conference and city. Hope to see you in LA this summer!
Jaime! Likewise! It was so great hanging out. Do stay in touch and i hope to see you this summer in L.A.!