By Morgan Iverson
I was on the fence about going to Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers (WIFYR) my first year. I had plans for another conference in Utah (I’m from Georgia) the month before, and wasn’t sure about making two trips. With some nudging from family and friends, I decided to go.
My publisher had accepted my manuscript a couple of weeks before, so I had a different perspective than at other conferences I'd attended. I believe that published or pre-published, any author who wants to change the world can learn from WIFYR.
While at the conference, I had a consultation with Amy Jameson of A+B Works. I was looking for an agent to help me work out the contract with my publisher. Several discussions after we met at WIFYR, Amy and I decided to work together! She’s an amazing agent who makes my life easier and my books better. So grateful for the opportunities this conference gives authors!
If you’re on the fence about WIFYR, jump the fence. I’ve been invited to speak at different venues, created interest in my books from multiple publishers, made amazing friends in the community, and even met my agent from this conference! If you want to be a published author and are ready to do what it takes, WIFYR is the conference for you.
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