In hopes of offsetting the cost of the trip, I entered the FAiRy gOdSiStErS' annual scholarship contest. The challenge was to write at least one, but no more than three haiku telling them why I should be picked for this year's conference. Winning haiku receives $1000 towards the conference.
I didn't win. YA writer, Heather Hamilton-Senter won with her winning Haiku, The Haiku Trilogy of the Querying Author. You can read her winning entry on the FAiRy gOdSiStErS' Facebook page.
Now it looks like I am going to have to sell one of my sons to pay for the trip. My first-born is very bright and can serve as your personal encyclopedia. Really. Who needs Google when you've got him? My youngest makes a great pet. He'll play ball with you and provide you with lots of snuggle time. Any takers?
On second thought, I think I'll keep them.
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Here's the cost of my trip:
SCBWI LA conference: $795
Hotel: $627
Airfare: $200
Cost of a jam-packed weekend of agents, editors, inspiration, knowledge, insights, memories, friendships...
PRICELESS!
I signed up for the Monday Intensives too. It's an extra full day of personal growth and hands-on instructions. I figured if I'm going to spend that much on a conference, I might as well go for broke. Sure, it cost an arm and a leg, but at least I still have my head!
Here is the haiku I submitted for the contest:
A Writer's Dream
Critiques Revisions
A tub full of hot tea
Life of a writer
Yearning to be free
Spreading magical seeds- like
a dandelion
To inspire and
be desired- dreams of an
author wannabe
If you want to donate to the "Writer's Dream" fund, I accept Paypal!
I hope to see you at the SCBWI in L.A!
Oy! Good luck! You will have so much fun. It's to pricey for me this year, but it's on my bucket list. Guess I'd better start saving my pennies!
ReplyDelete"too pricey" :)
DeleteYes, it is! I figured I'd better sign up now because the price will keep going up if I wait any longer. May just be a one time thing for me unless I win the lotto.
DeleteYay Romelle! I'm contemplating next year. :)
ReplyDeleteThen you'll have time to save up! Instead of contemplating, say you'll do it! Yay, for you.
DeleteHeard it's a great conference from my YA/children's writer friends. Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteThat's good to hear because it costs a pretty penny and more.
DeleteGood for you, Romelle. You won't regret it!
ReplyDeleteSylivia, I wish you could go this year.
DeleteLucky! I really like your haiku! It's a shame you didn't win! :(
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
Erik
Thanks, Erik! I have a feeling that you'll be attending this conference one of these days.
DeleteSo glad for you. I'd love to go. I'm jealous.
ReplyDeleteI was jealous last year, so now I made it a point to go this year regardless if I could afford it or not. Your time will come, Nessa!
DeleteI've been thinking about a new encyclopedia...Would he sit politely and answer all sorts of research questions about being a boy? And what school is like these days? Also, does he do any babysitting?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
Yes. Yes. Yes.... Sold! Congratulations, Lauri. As a bonus, I am throwing in 2 for the price of one. They will arrive via Fedex at your front door tomorrow. Sorry, no refunds. Sold as is. :o)
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ReplyDeleteI'm gonna do it next year!!! I have too much stuff goin' on this summer!!! SO! You gotta tell us all about it!!! I'm countin' on you woman! Okay?!!!!!!!!!! Can I use anymore exclamation points in one comment??????????? *sigh* Heads up Romelle. Your haiku is made of bodacious goodness for our eyes. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI will! I will! i will! When Robyn speaks, I listen!!! And yes, you must go next year so YOU can tell me all about it too!!!! But I really wish you could go this year. Thanks for your nice comment. "Bodacious goodness!" That about sums up who you are. <3
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