Last weekend was the SCBWI-AZ writer’s conference, held in Scottsdale, Arizona. I know I’m a little biased since this is my home state, but I do believe that our regional director, Michelle Parker Rock, along with her staff of volunteers, puts on an AMAZING conference.

Case in point:  The faculty are the peeps you want to meet—editors, agents, and industry insiders from all aspects of the biz. Plus there are breakout sessions on craft, chances to pitch a story idea, get a manuscript critique, show off your illustrations and get your first page read out loud and commented on.