What’s “Write On Con?”
WriteOnCon is an online writer's conference for kidlit writers. For more details you can check our about page.
Write On Con will take place Tuesday – Wednesday, August 14 – 15, 2012.
Interested in working with the writers of WriteOnCon for the conference? Check out our proposal form.
Finally, if you have any questions, hop on over to our FAQ section or shoot us an email at writeoncon at gmail dot com.
The Reading Room
The emphasis is on community.
I loved playing MASH! Great memory. Murky muddy mess is an awesome alliteration that just makes me smile. Thanks for the uplifting post.
I had to wipe tears from my eyes! What a beautiful and thoughtful presentation! Thank you.
Lindsay, thanks for your words of wisdom. I enjoyed your presentation.
That was beautiful and the EXACT reason why I teach middle school and why it’s the best job in the whole wide world. Thank you thank you thank you.
My kids overheard this – they say you’re right – never quit. Thanks for the inspiring words – was beginning to feel a bit overwhelmed and sorely needed the TLC. *bows with gratitude*
Keeping the Hope Alive
I am catching up after Tuesday’s chaos, so did not get to see it as the keynote, but its still inspiring, especially now that I am on the site 
I taught MS and had my own tumultuous middle-grade experience. I definitely agree that it is a important age, caught between being a kid and a teen. I may have to work on my own bravery to share some of my experiences 
I loved this! Beautifully done! Thank you for sharing about MG.
This was beautiful and profound and so are you – thank you.
Thanks for reminding us that MG writers and readers are special..
That was beautiful. Thank you.
Such a beautiful keynote! Lindsay, this was wonderful. I haven’t thought about MASH in ages, but it was one of my favorite games.
Lindsay, thank you for taking time out of your day to join us at WriteOnCon. Great presentation! MG is where it’s at!!
What an amazingly uplifting keynote! And I could seriously listen to you talk all day — you should narrate audio books as a side gig!
Wow! That was amazing Lindsay. Thank you so much. You make me feel proud to be a MG writer.
Very profound and inspiring! Lovely words to share. Thank you for that.
Lindsay, that was such an inspiring talk! Thanks so much for your encouragement! It is such a difficult journey but one I wouldn’t miss for the world!
Thanks for the inspriational talk. I love writing for the middle grades. I have a lot of polishing to do on my stories, but you made it sound worth while and I am ready to get back to doing the drudge work! Those are the fun years and the the oh so hard years of growing up.
The only real difference for me between middle school and now is that I haven’t had a non-self-inflicted wedgie in years!
Beautiful talk Lindsay.
Very nicely done! Thank you.
Thank you, Lindsay. I loved your presentation. Writing MG is very challenging for me. I write YA, and I could write a PB, even Adult, but MG poses certain challenges that I don’t know if I could overcome. Perhaps in the future I will give it an honest try.
Thank you, Lindsay!
*waving from Colorado*
Lindsay, I love you with all my heart and that brought tears to my eyes. I think whenever any of us gets cranky, I’m just posting this link. YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!
Thank you for your heart-felt talk. I adore middle grade books, and loved hearing your memories of that time and about your passion!
I heart MG and your talk was lovely!
Well done, Lindsay.
This was well thought out and beautiful.
Lovely presentation, Lindsay!
Thank you so much! Beautiful and true.
Carmen
Thank you for this post, Lindsay. It was touching and beautiful and just what I, as a writer, needed to hear!
Beautiful and inspiring words. Thanks, Lindsay:-)
Oh thank you. This was such a wonderful vlog. I loved the comparisons and alliterations you employed. It really touched my heart. Thank you so much.
This was lovely. Thanks.
Wow! That was beautifully said!
A mosaic – excellent, I like that.
Beautiful!
Thank you so much Lindsay. You speak with such passion, I couldn’t help but be inspired.
I have to admit. I teared up on this one. Ok fine. I down right broke. Yes a 35 year old male just admitted he broke at this Vlog. Does this prove I am an MG writer?
And you mentioned Aslan. I am a diehard Narnia fan. So you can imagine what this meant to me.
Thanks for touching my heart, Lindsay, you made my day. Off to embrace the mosaic.
Oh…. and one more thing, if I might quote from one of my TV heroes, The Doctor (Ninth Version)
“Would you mind not farting, while I am trying to saving the world.”
Thanks! I needed that!
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