Epic Secrets! (and a Giveaway)

June 14, 2010 | Filed in: General

Okay, so if you follow me on twitter, you’ve probably been hearing about the super secret project a few of us have been talking about. (Okay, maybe we were intentionally building buzz by being all mysterious–but I would NEVER admit that.)

It’s time to reveal the secret, and since it’s an epic project, we decided it needed an EPIC announcement–which totally involved me dressing like a superhero and wearing a blanket as a cape… but at least I didn’t have to eat bacon!

The six of us: me, Elana Johnson, Casey McCormick, Shannon Messenger and Lisa and Laura Roecker, (along with Jennifer Stayrook—goddess of all things web design) are organizing a free online writer’s conference for kidlit writers!!! (Go check out their blogs because they are giving things away today, too!)

We’d all heard our friends tell us how much they wish they could go to a writer’s conference, and since we’re all about paying it forward, we decided to build our own. And so, WriteOnCon was born—rated MC-18 (main characters 18 and under).

When: August 10-12, 2010

Where: http://writeoncon.com/

Here’s a taste of some of the amazing agents/authors/editors who’ve already signed on: Mary Kole, Catherine Drayton, Steven Malk, Michelle Andelman, Suzie Townsend, Mark McVeigh, Joanna Stampfel-Volpe, Kathleen Ortiz, Lindsay Eland, Dan Ehrenhaft, Mandy Hubbard, Lindsey Leavitt, Josh Berk, Anica Rissi, Jodi Meadows—and there will be many more to come.

But before you go—to help spread the word—we’re all having giveaways!

I’m giving away Josh Berk’s The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin. Josh is actually going to do a livestream chat at our conference! Yaay Josh!

How to enter:

Just comment below! (You have until Wednesday night at midnight CST)

For Extra Entries:

(Don’t forget to leave a separate comment for each one!)

Tweet about this contest

Post of Link this contest on your blog/website/facebook

Post the conference Countdown Widget on your blog or website

Follow the co-organizers blogs or websites

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for August 10-12. WriteOnCon is going to be WIN! We hope to see you there!

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I’d love to win. I’ve heard such good things about this book.

And that’s for organizing the awesome conference.

What a great idea! Found you at Elana’s. You guys are awesome!

L-O-V-E this idea. OMG.
Jonathon Arntson´s last blog ..not much to say, as usual

Oh cool thanks! I’ve been wanting to go to a writer’s conference! Thanks for the contest too.

^_^

Posted the widget too!

Follow all of you all!

(Do you really want separate comments for all this?)

i did it all! tweet, blog, facebook, follow everyone, etc cant wait to be a part of your awesomeness

I’d love to win!

Great contest!

I Follow each of the gals doing this with you.

I tweeted it.

I facebooked it.

I posted a link to my Blog &

I added the widget.

(Do you really want a separate comment for each of these? I’ll check back later to see what you think)

Sounds great! Marking the date as I type and tweeting!

Thanks,
Courtney

What an awesome idea! I am one of those people wishing to go to a writers conference…I will definitely be there!
Tracie´s last blog ..How to Hold Yourself Back

You guys are amazing. Sounds like a FAB conference and I love spreading writer love:

I follow all the conference organizers

I tweeted it

I posted a link to my blog/website

I added the widget

Um…I didn’t want to overload your comment section with each thing, so I’ll check back to see if someone else starts it.
Cambria Dillon´s last blog ..Free Kidlit Online Workshop – WriteOnCon!

You guys rock for doing this. I linked it on my website.
Jill Wheeler´s last blog ..OMG, did you SEE this?

Found you at Elana’s too. You guys rock!!!

Yeah!!! Thank you for this opportunity.

Found you at Elana’s. Following everyone. This is great!

Just tweeted.
Jessie Andersen´s last blog ..A Company of Swans-Eva Ibbotson- Guest Blogger Danielle Raymond

You guys are AWESOME!!!
Lisa Green´s last blog ..Monday Madness: Veronica Roth

You guys are amazing for braving the vlog and for brainstorming this conference. I will SO be there!
Margo Berendsen´s last blog ..Flag day – and the awesome WriteOnCon

I tweeted at http://twitter.com/writerWyoming
Margo Berendsen´s last blog ..Flag day – and the awesome WriteOnCon

I blogged at http://margoberendsen.blogspot.com/2010/06/flag-day-and-awesome-writeoncon.html
Margo Berendsen´s last blog ..Flag day – and the awesome WriteOnCon

So awesome. Just sprinted over from Shannon and E’s blogs. Oh, I think I just saw that yellow chicken crossing over to my neighbors lawn.
Sheri Larsen´s last blog ..We Gut WINNERS!!

Jamie, I know you’ve been talking about this conference, but I had NO IDEA it was going to be such an AWESOMEBOMB!
@jmartinlibrary´s last blog ..Win a Copy of The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg

You guys are so awesomesauce!
Larissa´s last blog ..Monday Mayhem (AND WINNERS)

blogged: http://lchardesty.blogspot.com/2010/06/monday-mayhem-and-winners.html
Larissa´s last blog ..Monday Mayhem (AND WINNERS)

Also posted the widget:
http://lchardesty.blogspot.com/2010/06/monday-mayhem-and-winners.html
Larissa´s last blog ..Monday Mayhem (AND WINNERS)

I follow LiLa’s blog
Larissa´s last blog ..Monday Mayhem (AND WINNERS)

I follow Elana’s blog
Larissa´s last blog ..Monday Mayhem (AND WINNERS)

I follow Casey’s blog
Larissa´s last blog ..Monday Mayhem (AND WINNERS)

This is such an amazing idea! Score! I’m SO in. Also, I tweeted this and am going to add the widget to the blog.
WritingLeigh´s last blog ..Readers, Writers, and Castles: A Labor of Love

Jamie Reply:
June 30th, 2010 at 8:36 pm

@WritingLeigh, you won the book! email me your address!!

WritingLeigh Reply:
June 30th, 2010 at 8:49 pm

@Jamie, DUDE, no WAY! Score! And an email is headed to ya.
WritingLeigh´s last blog ..Reading Rain-bow- Prom Dates From Hell

What an epically, awesome idea!

I am very excited to hear about writeoncom! Thanks guys, really this is Awesomesauce!
janflora´s last blog ..March Forth!

I retweeted earlier when I learned about this, but just tweeted again
http://twitter.com/janflora/status/16171477436

Wow–I can’t wait! Here’s a link to my blog post about WriteOnCon.

http://readatouille.blogspot.com/2010/06/free-online-kidlit-conference.html
Ruth´s last blog ..Free Online Kidlit Conference!

And I follow Elana, Lisa & Laura, Casey, Shannon … and now I’m following Jen and you!
Ruth´s last blog ..Free Online Kidlit Conference!

You ladies are AWESOMESAUCE!

I blogged here: http://taffyscandy.blogspot.com/2010/06/online-writers-conference-free.html
Taffy´s last blog ..ONLINE WRITERS CONFERENCE-free!

I twitted:
http://twitter.com/taffylovell/status/16172326327
Taffy´s last blog ..ONLINE WRITERS CONFERENCE-free!

I posted the widget
Taffy´s last blog ..ONLINE WRITERS CONFERENCE-free!

And I follow the coolest ladies on the web!
Taffy´s last blog ..ONLINE WRITERS CONFERENCE-free!

Thanks sooooo much for doing this, especially since I haven’t been able to attend a conference in awhile. Looking forward to it!

You guys are awesome! A free conference is perfect for someone like me who cannot afford to attend SCBWI this summer. I was all tears, but now I’m all smiles. Thanks a bunch.
Julie Musil´s last blog ..Just Say It!

I’ll be there!!!

Fun contest & I’m looking forward to the conference. I’ve never done an online one before.

This is exciting! Yeah. =D
RaShelle´s last blog ..Charity Can’t Die – Can She? When Earth Freezes Over – What Happens to Hell?

And I posted about the conference & your giveaway on my FB, too. Here’s me:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1574891480
Very cool!

This sounds great. I’m excited.

I died a little. I’m going to be away during august! Me sad.
Riv Re´s last blog ..Quickie Post

Sounds like fun! I Tweeted and posted this link on Facebook–plus I’m following the gang!!

This conference sounds awesome!! I’m going to do a blog about it on my site sometime in the next week or so. Thanks SOOOO much for helping to organize this for all us poor folk who can’t afford to go to conferences. i’m SO excited now.
Callie Forester´s last blog ..Tessa Gratton, Lollipop Trees and Mercy Falls

blogged, tweated, commented =) I need to win, need to need to.
Kathryn Roberts´s last blog ..Writers Conference Update and yet another contest/web conference!!!

blogged, commented, tweeted. Yeah! Please let me win

Thanks. I was thinking about asking someone to do this. You read my mind. So glad it’s really happening.
Christie Wright Wild´s last blog ..How to Give a Good Critique (what makes a good critique)

Ok this sounds so cool. I’ve very excited about it.
Michelle´s last blog ..Still crabby…

You girls are filled with awesome. I can’t wait!
Stina Lindenblatt´s last blog ..Tip # 73: Posing 101–Helping Your Friends Look Great

I tweeted and followed. Can’t wait for the conference – great idea ladies.

Wonderful idea. Looking forward to August.

I’ve posted this on my blog, too!

Definitely an awesome idea! I can’t wait. Enter me for the book, too
Olleymae´s last blog ..i DON’T like sad stories

Woot! on the conference. I’ve been waiting for online conferences. Kudos on filling a need. Although, it’s a heap of work, and it doesn’t have to be free to attend. Just sayin’.
JenFW´s last blog ..Stitching for Literacy Update

I really like your blog! I’m a new author and have enjoyed this new experience. I find that it’s the most difficult and most rewarding. I’m also a graphic designer and love having that creative outlet as well.
Thanks for your post! I will be back for more updates.

Melissa Nielsen
frommysomewhatseriousmind.blogspot.com http://www.printhis.biz

I posted the countdown widget on my blog.
Christie Wright Wild´s last blog ..How to Give a Good Critique (what makes a good critique)

Posted a link to the contest (writeoncon.com) on my blog.

I now follow Casey McCormick’s blog.

Bouncing around from writeoncon blog to writeoncon blog. This is such a fantastic idea! Thank you!
Christine´s last blog ..cutest baby animal video in the world!

Totally awesome ladies! Thank you!
Chantee Hale´s last blog ..The Bad Case of Don’t Wanna

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Totally excited, thanks Ladies! I’ve posted to twitter, FB, emailed my crit group, and blogged. Looks like sooo much good stuff. Thanks for doing this!

This book looks great, and I’m so excited for the online conference!

Wow, what an awesome idea!

Kudos to you guys for organizing such an awesome event.

Posted the widget on my blog.

I’ve heard such great things about this book!
Jordyn´s last blog ..Announcements.

Wow–this is going to be amazing! i am psyched.
Faith Hough´s last blog ..NEAT Part 2.2: Mark Twain House

Wow! I am excited. I opened a twitter account just so I can tweet about this. Does that give me two points? I’m @portalwriter.
Aaron´s last blog ..I’m Back and WriteOnCon

I posted a link on my blog as you can see below.
Aaron Craig´s last blog ..I’m Back and WriteOnCon

I’m following all you ladies on twitter so therefore your blogs.
Aaron Craig´s last blog ..I’m Back and WriteOnCon

But for the life of me I cannot figure out how to get your widget on my WindowsLive Blog . But I did put it on my igoogle page. But I don’t think that counts. That is why I need the extra point. But anyway as you can see I replied with a comment for each different activity as requested.
Aaron Craig´s last blog ..I’m Back and WriteOnCon

Awesome contest!

I just tweeted about the contest!
Christie Wright Wild´s last blog ..How to Study, Analyze, or Dissect a Picture Book

I am totally psyched! What a great idea!!

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