Whats the difference between a writing workshop and a conference?
The key element to a writing workshop is “work.” Whether it lasts a few hours or a few days, the purpose of a writing workshop is to give you practical, solid techniques to improve your writing. At Bootcamp, you’ll be able to put those techniques to use immediately, and have ample time for discussion, questions and an exchange of ideas. Workshops generally focus on one aspect of writing (in the case of this Bootcamp, it’s writing fiction for children), and the instructors are industry professionals with a high level of expertise. Our goal with Bootcamp is to provide you with a road map you can use to write a story you’re currently working on, and every story you write in the future. Conferences are often sponsored by an organization, and offer a more generalized perspective of writing. Several speakers present one-hour talks on their particular niche, be it writing, editing, illustrating or marketing. Conferences have a social element: they are a time to network with other writers, mee
