NESCBWI virtual shop talk- “The Good News: There is No There!”with Alysa Wishingrad

The Good News: There is No There, There!

In this writing life, there’s no finish line—no “there” to arrive at. But as a pre-published writer, there are some deeply meaningful keys you can use to to build your career, your community, and your connections. In this workshop, we’ll explore the internal and external foundations that help writers thrive long before publication. We’ll look at how to cultivate confidence, create authentic relationships, show up in the literary world with intention, and claim your identity as a writer now—not later.

You’ll leave with a clearer sense of direction, a stronger belief in your place in the writing world, and a toolkit for building a sustainable, connected writing life.

Alysa Wishingrad writes fantastical stories for young readers, tales that ask; is the truth really true? Her favorite stories are those that meld the historical with the fantastic, and that find ways to shine a light on both the things that divide and unite us all. She is the author of Between Monsters and Marvels, which was a 2024 Golden Kite Finalist, a 2024 Crystal Kite Finalist, and The Verdigris Pawn, a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. Alysa lives in the Hudson Valley with her family, two demanding rescue dogs, and a cat-shaped dog, who are all either monsters or marvels, depending on the day.

September 9, 2025

7:30pm- 8:30pm EST

$10 for Premium members

$15 for Non members

Please Contact Bridget Bick with any Questions at

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