Friday, April 19—Unless otherwise noted, sessions located in the Barn
2:00-2:30 PM Registration & Setup silent pitch and portfolio displays
2:30-3:25 PM Welcome plus Get to Know the Pros & FAQ Panel
3:30-4:25 PM Cohort Breakouts
- Getting Started (Newbies) with author-illustrator Vashti Harrison; located in the Farmhouse Living Room
- Moving Through the Middle (Middlers) with literary agent Jennifer Laughran; located in the Barn
- Onward & Upward (PALs) with editor Deeba Zargarpur & art director Brian LaRossa; located in the Lodge
4:30 PM Tour of Campus–optional (leaves from the Barn)
Check in to lodging
5:30 PM Appetizers
Silent Pitch and Portfolio Showcase open
6:00 PM Dinner (w/ slideshow)
7:00 PM Bookshop with signings
7:30 PM In Style Social If your writing or illustrating style were an actual clothing style, what would it look like? Gothic with the occasional pink bow? 1950s retro with a grunge edge to it? Casual? Preppy? Formal? Print out, tear out (of a catalog/magazine), collage or illustrate an outfit that best analogizes your creative side and bring it to Friday's social.
Saturday, April 20—Morning begins in the Barn
7:00 AM Early Bird Meetups (on your own or meet up with some friends)
- Self-led Inspiration Walk - The Word Garden
- Self-led Write in/Draw in - The Barn Loft
8:00 AM Breakfast (w/ slideshow)
8:45 AM Announcements
9:00-9:45 AM Keynote–Part 1 plus Q & A with author-illustrator Vashti Harrison
9:45 AM Group Photo of all faculty and attendees
10:00 AM Morning Sessions & Critiques Running Concurrently
10:00-10:55 AM Session #1 with literary agent Jennifer Laughran
Critiques (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
- Vashti Harrison - Farmhouse Office
- Brian LaRossa - Farmhouse Dining Room
11:00-11:55 AM Session #2 with editor Deeba Zargarpur
12:00 PM Lunch (w/ slideshow)
1:00-1:55 PM Roundtables
Agent & Editor—small group practice pitching session
- literary agent Jennifer Laughran - the Barn
- editor Deeba Zargarpur - the Farmhouse Living Room
Art Director—AD assignment feedback
- art director Brian LaRossa - the Lodge
2:00 PM Afternoon Sessions & Critiques Running Concurrently
2:00-2:55 PM Session #3 with art director Brian LaRossa
Critiques (2:00-4:00 PM)
- editor Deeba Zargarpur - Farmhouse Office
- Jennifer Laughran - Farmhouse Dining Room
3:00-3:55 PM Session #4 with author-illustrator Vashti Harrison
4:00-5:25 PM Choose Your Own Retreat Time
- Peer Critique-A-Thon & Peer-to-Peer Portfolio Reviews - groups may meet up in the Barn and disperse to a breakout area of their choice
- PAL Clubhouse - PAL members can meet and chat in The Lodge Great Room
- Retreat Time - on your own
5:30 PM Appetizers
Silent Pitch and Portfolio Showcase open
6:00 PM Dinner (w/ slideshow)
7:00 PM Silent Auction winners announced
Bookshop with signings
7:30 PM Ice Cream Hub Social
Sunday, April 30—Morning begins in the Barn
7:00 AM Early Bird Meetups (on your own or meet up with some friends)
- Self-led Inspiration Walk - The Word Garden
- Self-led Write in/Draw in - The Barn Loft
8:00 AM Breakfast (w/ slideshow)
8:45 AM Announcements
9:00-9:45 AM Keynote–Part 2 plus Q & A with author-illustrator Vashti Harrison
10:00-10:55 AM Mock Pile
Agent & Editor—small group feedback on anonymous, mock query submissions
- literary agent Jennifer Laughran - the Barn
- editor Deeba Zargarpur - the Farmhouse Living Room
Art Director—small group feedback on anonymous, mock postcard submissions
- art director Brian LaRossa - the Lodge
11:00-11:55 AM Cohort Breakouts
- Getting Started (Newbies) with literary agent Jennifer Laughran; located in the Farmhouse Living Room
- Moving Through the Middle (Middlers) with editor Deeba Zargarpur & art director Brian LaRossa; located in the Barn
- Onward & Upward (PALs) with author-illustrator Vashti Harrison; located in the Lodge
12:00 PM Lunch
Farewell!