On November 21, 2015, I attended a brand-new NESCBWI offering, an Agent/Editor Day, at Mt. Wachusett Community College in Gardner, MA. Several of my writing friends and critique partners participated in this wonderful event, which made it even more enjoyable.
Each writer brought a 500-750 word piece from a MG or YA novel, and we read these aloud to a group of six to seven fellow writers and either an agent or an editor. In my morning group, we received insight from an editor, and I was amazed by how much advice she could give and how much insight she had into such short pieces of writing! In my afternoon group, we met with a lovely agent, and were able to give feedback to our fellow writers as well. Best of all, I now have even more writing friends.
This was an excellent event, both in terms of craft and networking, and a fitting lead-in to Thanksgiving and the holiday season. I continue to be humbled by and grateful for the generosity and enthusiasm of everyone who loves children’s literature!
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