I've lost count of the number of times that I've been asked to write or draw something for free but reassured that my work would get great exposure.
As the video above points out, exposure doesn't pay the bills.
Thanks to Hazel Mitchell for the link.
This year the New Jersey SCBWI Chapter is asking authors and illustrators who want to present at our annual conference to fill out the form attached in this post to be considered. You do not have to live in the state for be considered.
Please check back for the form link later today. I was not able to upload it to the New Jersey SCBWI website, due to server problems. I know there are a lot of you who have been waiting for this information, so I decided to paste it into the blog. Compensation is listed at the end and link at bottom.
New Jersey SCBWI 2012 Conference
Workshop/Intensive Proposal Application
All potential workshop and intensive presenters must submit a written proposal. We are interested in a variety of types of workshops/intensives, both lecture and hands-on.
Submit a separate form for each workshop/intensive you are proposing.
Conference Dates: June 8-10, 2012 2012 Conference Location: Wyndham Princeton
Proposal Due Date: November 15, 2011
We will strive to notify presenters by January 15, 2012
Submit Form to:
[email protected] - Subject: Conference Proposal Application
Title of Workshop/Intensive: __________________________________
Circle one:
Workshop presentation (45 minutes) or Friday Pre-conference intensive (4 hours)
Name:___________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________
Website: _________________________________________________
Will You Partner with Other Presenters for Your Workshop? ___________
If so, list their names, addresses, phone numbers,emails,and websites:
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Description (Please attach outline) of workshop in 150 words or less:______
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Title of Workshop/Intensive: __________________________________
Maximum number of workshop participants? ______________________
What will your workshop focus on?
Writing Illustrating Marketing Other ______________________________