02 The Importance of Writing Communities and the Inside Scoop on Writing Conferences and Organizations

Summary: On episode 2 of the Part-Time Author Podcast<a href="http://gennyheikka.com"> Genny Heikka</a> and <a href="http://aaronrobbins.com">Aaron Robbins</a> discuss how they choose what books to read and what this means for part-time authors. Aaron revises and expands upon his disdain for creative gatekeepers while Genny talks about how being flexible helped her find success. This episode also talks about writing conferences, writing organizations and why you should attend or join one. Episode 2 concludes with a discussion on sample work and how to understand a magazine's editorial and content needs. Mentioned in this episode: <a href="http://scbwi.org">The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.</a>