The WriteOnCon creators of this marvelous online gathering say this is “A writing conference you don’t even have to wear pants to. (Please wear pants, though.)” And yep, this is my favorite line! The conference isn’t just an opportunity to attend a writing workshop, but it’ll be the cheapest (aside from being free, of course) and closest conference you’ll ever attend. Seriously, you can participate from your home! And while you might have missed the raffles and perks to buy critiques, there is still time to sign up to join. Admission is either $10 (General Admission), $15 (Full Admission), $20 (Extended Admission) or $25 (Time Traveler Admission). You can’t go wrong with any choice!

WriteOnCon is an online conference for kidlit writers and illustrators. Connect with writers, authors, and agents in this event. There will even be SUPERHEREOS (agents and authors) sneaking around the forum to give you feedback on your queries and manuscripts. This year’s heroes are:

SuperAgents:

• Amber J. Caraveo, agent at Skylark Literary Agency
• Caitie Flum, agent at Liza Dawson Associates
• Devin Ross, agent at New Leaf Literary and Media
• Elana Roth Parker, agent at Laura Dail Literary Agency
• Emily S. Keyes, agent at Fuse Literary
• Eric Smith, agent at P.S. Literary Agency
• Erin Clyburn, agent at Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency
• Hannah VanVels, agent at Corvisiero Literary Agency
• Joanna Moult, agent at Skylark Literary Agency
• Katherine Wessbecher, agent at Bradford Literary Agency
• Lindsay Leggett, agent at The Rights Factory
• Natascha Morris, agent at BookEnds Literary Agency
• Tara Gilbert, agent at Corvisiero Literary Agency

SuperAuthors and Editors:

• Jeni Chappelle, freelance editor
• Kat Enright, freelance editor
• L.M. Klein, freelance editor
• Monica Hay, freelance editor
• Adalyn Grace, YA author
• Alexa Donne, YA author
• Alyssa Hollingsworth, MG author
• Amanda Sellet, YA author
• Amy Efaw, YA author
• Dee Romito, MG author
• Emily Suvada, YA author
• Halli Gomez, MG author
• Hannah Carmona, PB author
• Henry Herz, PB author
• J. Elle, YA author
• Julia Ember, YA author
• June CL Tan, YA author
• Katya de Becerra, YA author
• Kim Smejkal, YA author
• Kristine Asselin, MG author
• Lindsay Lackey, MG author
• Lisa A. Koosis, YA author
• Olivia Hinebaugh, YA author
• Rachel Sullivan, YA author
• Rebecca J. Allen, MG & YA author
• Ronni Davis, YA author
• Rosiee Thor, YA author
• Ryan Dalton, YA author
• Ryan La Sala, YA author
• Shari Simpson, MG author
• Susan Kralovansky, PB author
• Taylor B. Barton, YA author

Check their disguises out here. There will also be live pitch sessions! Check the schedule for all 3 days and who the speakers will be. But hurry to get registered because it’ll take place Friday-Sunday, February 21-23, 2020.

As always, good luck!

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction.