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I'm motoring 3 hours west to Charlotte, NC, this weekend to attend to my regional Society of Children's Book Writers and illustrators (SCBWI) conference. This international organization is THE group for people who love writing and drawing kids' books.
For me, conferences mean non-stop learning, workshops, and connections with other creatives in person instead of in cyberspace. Plus, I'm meeting my illustrator, Irene A. Jahns, who lives nearby the conference site. Woot, woot! To mark the occasion, I penned another R*A*P---Really Awful Poem. Please have a read if you dare. Then scroll to the end for a serious resource list resource to help you crush your next professional conference. 
R*A*P...Really Awful Poem
Writers' Conference R*A*P by Cat Michaels With apologies to... Disney, The Hunger Games, and true poets everywhere.
Hi ho, hi ho!
It's off to conference we go! Buckled up and Charlotte bound, My trusty GPS the route to be found. 
So many peeps to greet.
Tons of ideas to tweet. Notes to take and ideas to share As we talk and gather there.
Plus,
........scores of awesome books to see. Hey, maybe sell a few Finding Fuzzy and Sweet T?!?! I'm feeling excitement in the air! When I wish upon a star for my Red-Eye Critique group to take us far With its unique late-night tweaks of our manuscripts to offer, So we'll write best-selling Kid Lit tales to fill our coffer <wink wink>. 
Photo: PhotoPin
I'm also lunching with Irene, my Illustrator Supreme, Who lives nearby the conference scene. Can't wait til we publish Sweet T & the Turtle Team this spring. It takes a village to tackle a creative thing!
Well, no idea how to end this RAP.
So I'll just give one last tap and say: May the conference odds forever favor your way!
P.S. Attending SCBWI's Carolina Fall Conference?
Lets' connect! I'm easy to spot: Wearing comfy black shoes; Carrying my Sweet T Tales tote bag. Can't wait to meet YOU! P.P.S. Fuzzy Rabbit and his feline pal are staying home. 
Custom screen-printed tote: http://www.anewstitchandprint.com
Learn More: Resource List
Check out these spot-on ideas to help you get more from your conference. My tips: keep hydrated, bring mobile chargers, dress comfy, and have fun!
How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Conference by Joan Edwards, fellow North Carolina author 100 Conversation Starters for Virtually Any Situation By Aja Frost, HubSpot Blog How to Prepare for a Literary Festival: A Writer's Checklist By Chris Robley, BookBaby How to Pitch Your Book at a Writing Conference by Cynthia P. Gallagher, Writing World
Before you go.....
How do you ace your professional conferences? We'd love to hear your tips in the comment section.
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10 Comments
9/28/2016 09:47:45 am
I want to hear you rap this one when we meet up! See you this weekend! 9/28/2016 10:30:56 am
Oh my, Ann.....I can write 'em but I'd really be truly awful rapping aloud LOL! Looking forward to meeting you at Conference!
Carol Baldwin
9/28/2016 12:48:51 pm
Great poem and idea to say how we can find you. I'll look for you, Cat! 9/29/2016 10:30:59 am
Thanks for stopping by Cat's Corners, Carol. Safe travels; see you soon! 9/28/2016 08:46:30 pm
I love your poem! It is friendly and upbeat like you! I look forward to seeing you. Thank you for sharing my post about preparing for a conference. 9/29/2016 10:29:02 am
Joan, your conference prep post rocks! I learned a ton from it. Looking forward to connecting with you in person soon.
Rae Jean Poff
9/30/2016 08:28:13 am
Loved your rap. Hope you have an eventful trip, meeting new people and gaining new writing tips but I think you are doing fine. Have a safe journey.
Cat Michaels
10/3/2016 09:00:56 am
I'm glad you enjoyed the RAP, Rae Jean .-:D. The conference rocked, and I have lots of new story ideas and tips for growing as a writer. 10/4/2016 09:43:43 am
Hi Cat! I enjoyed your newsletter today, so many exciting upcoming things! 10/5/2016 09:32:26 am
Rosie, Aren't those cupcakes fun and yummy! Thanks for reading my R*A*P in my newsletter, too. I found tons of ideas from the conference, and am sorting through my notes to see WHERE to begin. Looking forward to sharing them. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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