Webinar: Am I Wasting My Time? with agent Vicky Weber

Nov 13, 2024

Online event

** This webinar includes critique and pitch opportunities. **

This is an online event, so a Zoom link will be available to all who register


Am I Wasting My Time? A Literary Agent’s Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Thriving in Today’s Publishing World

In this webinar, we’ll dive into the all-too-common feeling of imposter syndrome that so many authors face and ask the question...am I wasting my time? Join literary agent Vicky Weber as we explore the realities of today’s publishing industry and what it really takes to succeed.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Stay motivated and push through moments of doubt
  • Celebrate the small wins that keep you moving forward
  • Overcome imposter syndrome with practical, positive strategies
  • Navigate the highs and lows of the publishing journey with confidence

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or unsure if your efforts are worth it, this webinar will offer you a fresh perspective, tools to thrive, and the reassurance that your work does matter.


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In addition, Vicky will be available for a limited number of video critiques and pitch sessions following the event. Pitches will be ten minutes in length and will happen immediately following the workshop. Critiques will be delivered after the event and will include both written and a recorded video for feedback. Spots are limited.


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Vicky Weber has always loved literature, even from a young age. In 2015, she began her career as an elementary school teacher and earned her Masters in Teaching & Learning with a concentration in ESL. Her first children’s was published in late 2019, and she’s never looked back! In April 2021, she gave birth to her daughter and left the classroom several months later to pursue writing full-time. She founded At Home Author, a coaching company to help other aspiring picture book authors learn the industry. She joined The Purcell Agency as an associate literary agent in 2022 and was promoted to literary agent in January 2023. In April 2023, her family grew once more with the arrival of her son and in May 2024, she joined the team at CMA. As a Latinx agent and author, she strongly prefers to work with traditionally underrepresented voices whenever possible. She firmly believes that growing her author list is like growing her little family and she does so with intention.


The webinar will begin promptly on Zoom at 7:30 pm Central Time. Once you have registered for the event, you will receive an email the morning of the event (11/13/24) with information on how to attend and Zoom links.


You can also get that information by going to the Events section of your member profile. On this event, you will find a meeting information button with attendance instructions there.


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By registering and/or attending our event, you agree to abide by the SCBWI Anti-harassment Policy and the Austin SCBWI Refund Policy. 



Event Breakdown

WHEN

Wednesday, November 13, 2024. 7:30-9:00 pm CST, optional add on pitches from 6:00-7:00pm CST

WHERE

This is a Virtual Event. After registering, you will find your registration confirmation under My Events on your Member Home. The Zoom link for the event will be found under the green Meeting Info button.

COST

$30 for Premium Members/$50 for Registered Users

Optional addons:

Video Critiques: $80

10 Minute Pitch Session: $40

RECORDING

The workshop will be recorded, and the recording will be available for one month following the event. Attendees will receive a link and a password by email the week following the event.

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATIONS

Upon completion of payment, you will NOT receive a payment confirmation by email. You will find a registration confirmation on the website that will include event-specific details. Go to your Member Home and click on My Events under the black bar at the top of the page. All events you have registered will be displayed on this page. If there are additional meeting details (i.e. Zoom links for virtual events or materials required for the event), this information will be found under the green Meeting Info button.

You will also receive information about the zoom, critiques, and pitches in emails before the event.

Questions about this event? Contact austin@scbwi.org