While there, I sketchnoted some of the events.
First,notes from a session by Erin L. Bartels on Self-Editing:
Lots of good stuff there, especially on the notion that editing is the very last part of a long process of writing. It was nice to hear someone else-- a professional in the publishing business-- say what I always tell my students (but who like to edit as they draft because they think it is faster).
Second, I took notes on the keynote by Kwame Alexander. Wow, he was a terrific speaker. His talk, "Saying Yes to a Writerly Life" talked, among other things, about selling books at Farmer's Markets early in his career. And how he made more money selling them there than elsewhere!
I spent some time roaming the exhibit halls, chatting with publishers. Then I attended my third session of the day: "Becoming a Successful Blogger without Selling Your Soul" with Jonathan Merritt.
He had a lot of practical tips and spoke at an energized pace. It felt perfect for the end of a long and exciting day.
In this middle of his presentation, my pen (my brand new pen) ran out. Of course. But I had two back-ups. Never go sketchnoting without backup pens.
Check out my next posts for more sketchnotes from the Festival.
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