2018 Middle of the Map Conference

Date/Time
Date(s) - 11/09/2018 - 11/11/2018
12:00 am

Location
KU Edwards Campus, BEST Conference Center
12600 S. Quivira - Overland Park, KS 66213

Category(ies)

Mark your calendar for the SCBWI Kansas / Missouri  

MIDDLE OF THE MAP 2018 Fall Conference

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED-THANK YOU!

November 9-11, 2018
Embassy Suites Overland Park / University of Kansas Edwards Campus
Overland Park, KS

Friday, Nov. 9: Manuscript critiques and portfolio reviews will be held Friday evening, Nov. 9, at the Embassy Suites hotel. Join other conference attendees to “mix and mingle” in a reserved room at the Embassy Suites — stay tuned for more mix and mingle details!

Saturday, Nov. 10: The conference runs Saturday, Nov. 10, from 8:15 am – 5:30 pm at the BEST Conference Center, University of Kansas Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS. The event ends with a reception and book signing with our faculty.

NEW! Sunday, Nov. 11: Alexandra Penfold will hold one-on-one 10-minute Career Consultations (available for purchase at the same time as the critiques) WHILE THERE IS A ONE CRITIQUE LIMIT PER PERSON, THAT DOES NOT APPLY TO CAREER CONSULTS. Additionally, for the first time, peer-to-peer roundtable critique groups are being provided for all interested writers. Simply select your interest at registration so space can be reserved. NO CHARGE FOR ROUND TABLES!

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

Early bird on-line registration opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25.  Only SCBWI members can register during the two weeks of early bird registration. General registration opens Saturday, Sept. 8th at 9am. Registration closes Friday, Nov. 2nd at 5 pm. No onsite registration will be available. We are unable to refund payment if you are unable to attend. SCBWI members receive a discounted price for registration and critiques/portfolio reviews.

EARLY REGISTRATION PRICE
Aug. 25 – Sept. 8
Members Only: $155

GENERAL REGISTRATION PRICING
Sept 8 – November 2nd
Members Only: $180
Non-Members: $205
Full-Time Students (18 and over): $160

OPTIONAL CONSULTATIONS ARE SOLD OUT –Thank you for your interest and response!

We have a new opportunity to offer at the conference. Heather Cashman of Entangled Publishing will be offering pitch and/or critique sessions Friday night. AS OF RIGHT NOW, THESE HAVE SOLD OUT! If a spot opens up, all registered confrence attendees will be notified. 

(these can be added on top of other critiques. They will all take place on Friday evening and the cost is $35)

LIMIT ONE PER ATTENDEE. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED!
Manuscript / Portfolio Critiques (Members): $50
Manuscript / Portfolio Critiques (Non-Members): $80

CAREER CONSULTATIONS MAY BE PURCHASED IN ADDITION TO A CRITIQUE:**
Alexandra Penfold Career Consultations (SUNDAY ONLY) (Members): $35
Alexandra Penfold Career Consultations (SUNDAY ONLY) (Non-Members): $50

*Manuscripts for critique are due October 5th by 5 pm. Please submit your manuscript to ksmosubmissions@gmail.com with the following subject line and document title: FacultyLastName_Title_YourLastName. For example, if your name is Jane Doe and you are submitting a manuscript entitled Best Book Ever for critique with Barry Goldblatt, you would title your document and the subject line of the email as follows: Goldblatt_BestBookEver_Doe.  Manuscripts should be in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced, using standard manuscript formatting. You may submit the first ten pages of your novel with a one page synopsis (synopsis should be single-spaced) OR one full picture book manuscript. 

**Career consultations are a 10-minute one-on-one session with Alexandra with NO prior submission or work critique where you are able to utilize her vast experience in the publishing industry–from editor to author and agent–she will answer questions, provide advice and generally give you an honest, inside look at the next steps you should be taking. 

You may pay by Paypal or check. Please choose the appropriate option in the “Pay With” option during registration. If you choose to pay by check, payment should be mailed within 48 hours of registration to:
SCBWI Kansas/Missouri, 11709 Roe Avenue, Suite D, # 200, Leawood, KS 66211.

REGISTRATION FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.

BOOKSTORE INFORMATION:

If you are an SCBWI member attending the conference, we will be happy to stock your book in the conference bookstore and you may participate in the book signing at the closing reception. This opportunity is available to SCBWI members attending Middle of the Map only. Please watch emails for deadlines –they are early for all authors in order to ensure proper book ordering. Both PAL (traditionally published authors) and self-published authors may request ONE of their titles to be stocked in the bookstore. If you are interested in having your book in this year’s bookstore please email the TITLE and ISBN number to either:

Peggy Archer:  cnparch@gmail.com OR Erin Mos: ksmo@scbwi.org

There also will be titles by faculty authors / illustrators and titles suggested by faculty members available for purchase. There’s no better holiday gift than a personalized book!

HOTEL INFORMATION:
The conference hotel is the Embassy Suites in Overland Park. Rooms are available at a group rate of $127 (plus taxes and fees) per night. For more information about the hotel and how to book under our reservation block, please visit the conference hotel page.

LUNCH:
A buffet salad / sandwich lunch is included in your registration fee. There is an option to request a vegetarian meal when you register for the conference. We’re sorry, but we are unable to accommodate most special dietary requests, but please let us know about outstanding allergies.

FACULTY:

Agents: Wendi Gu, Janklow & Nesbit Associates; Barry Goldblatt, Barry Goldblatt Literary; Alexandra Penfold, Upstart Crow Literary

Editors: Susan Chang, Tor Books; Annie Nybo, Albert Whitman & Company

Art Director: Jasmin Rubero, Penguin Random House (Kokila Imprint)

Authors & Illustrators: Alastair Heim, Suzanne Kaufman, Cynthia Leitich Smith

View complete faculty and bios here.

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSIONS FOLLOWING THE CONFERENCE:

Conference attendees are allowed to submit one manuscript (or query for agents) to faculty members following the conference if your work fits the editor’s or agent’s guidelines. Specific submission guidelines for each faculty member will be provided in your conference packet at the event.

QUESTIONS?
If you have questions not covered in the conference information included on this website, email ksmo@scbwi.org.

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