Kidlitchat Transcript – July 6

1:00 am kidlitchat: TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? If so, what are the pros and the cons? #kidlitchat
1:00 am bonnieadamson: TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? If so, what are the pros and the cons? #kidlitchat
1:00 am LiaKeyes: RT @bonnieadamson: TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? If so, what are the pros and the cons? #kidlitchat
1:01 am gregpincus: Chocolate cake better wait til next #kidlitchat when I can participate more fully. I’m a gadfly tonight….
1:01 am gregpincus: TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? If so, what are the pros and the cons? #kidlitchat
1:01 am dosankodebbie: #kidlitchat TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? If so, what are the pros and the cons?
1:01 am dawnmetcalf: RT @bonnieadamson: TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? If so, what are the pros and the cons? #kidlitchat
1:01 am bonnieadamson: @gregpincus Just getting the sign-up sheet organized! :-D #kidlitchat
1:02 am deystudio: RT @BonnieAdamson TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? If so, what are the pros and the cons? #kidlitchat
1:02 am inkyelbows: #kidlitchat is on NOW. TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? Pros? Cons?
1:02 am KatGirl_Studio: I do =^.^= I have donated to various charity auctions and have done 11 cards now for The Ripple Project. #kidlitchat
1:03 am bonnieadamson: As creative people, do we have a bigger voice? More responsibility? #kidlitchat
1:03 am kellyhashway: Hi, everyone. Interesting topic tonight. #kidlitchat
1:04 am lyonmartin: I donate a portion of my income to Brushes for Vincent #kidlitchat
1:04 am sharifwrites: RT @inkyelbows: #kidlitchat is on NOW. TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? Pros? Cons?
1:04 am lacorbeau: RT @inkyelbows #kidlitchat is on NOW. TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? Pros? Cons?
1:04 am bonnieadamson: @lyonmartin What is that? #kidlitchat
1:04 am KatGirl_Studio: I haven’t seen any cons so far, only pros. #kidlitchat
1:05 am wordsdonewrite: @gregpincus I do a lot of pro bono writing work for causes I believe in. Only good experiences so far. #kidlitchat
1:05 am bonnieadamson: @KatGirl_Studio What if there were political fallout–would you be willing to lose clients? #kidlitchat
1:05 am KatGirl_Studio: I’m glad my speed paint practice is benefiting more than just me. #kidlitchat
1:05 am dawnmetcalf: No w/an “and” & Yes w/a “but” — I do tons of stuff for free/charity, but writing/speaking is my livelihood=worth something. #kidlitchat
1:05 am jmartinlibrary: @dlschubert How about this coincidence: It may be the almost birthday for #kidlitchat , but It IS agent @kid_lit ‘s actual birthday today :)
1:05 am gregpincus: @wordsdonewrite I do, too. But is a downside potential that you spend lots of time doing “free” work? Is time the “con” in this? #kidlitchat
1:06 am KatGirl_Studio: @bonnieadamson political fallout? #kidlitchat
1:06 am lyonmartin: @BonnieAdamson http://bit.ly/dsM4Yy #kidlitchat
1:06 am bonnieadamson: @gregpincus I wonder if we end up de-valuing our work because we do so much volunteering. #kidlitchat
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1:07 am bonnieadamson: @KatGirl_Studio What if your good cause was on the wrong side of a client? #kidlitchat
1:07 am literaticat: Hallo kidlitchatters. Answer: Yes, sure, on occassion. #kidlitchat
1:07 am KatGirl_Studio: Happy Birthday @kid_lit =^.^= We will have ice cream in your honor. #kidlitchat
1:07 am dawnmetcalf: I don’t speak/write for free (“exposure”) b/c I owe it to others: it lowers expectations/turnout & lessens our collective worth. #kidlitchat
1:07 am LauraRenegar: RT @gregpincus: TOPIC: Do you volunteer your creative talents for special causes? If so, what are the pros and the cons? #kidlitchat
1:07 am dlschubert: @jmartinlibrary That is an AMAZING coincidence! Tx for pointing it out. ;-) Happy Birthday, @kid_lit #kidlitchat
1:07 am jrmackenzie: When I can, I do and happy to share. I’m especially compelled when someone says they can’t write, struggle to put words down.. #kidlitchat
1:07 am debbieohi: Learning how to say NO sometimes was tough (the guilt, you know). But too many were asking me for free work. #kidlitchat
1:07 am wordsdonewrite: @gregpincus Yes, losing time and/or money would be the con to pro bono work. I’m a sucker for a good cause, though. #kidlitchat
1:08 am phoebekitanidis: RT @dawnmetcalf: I don’t speak/write for free (“exposure”) b/c I owe it to others: it lowers expectations/turnout & lessens our collective worth. #kidlitchat
1:08 am KatGirl_Studio: @bonnieadamson that’s a good question but being that the charities i contribute to are either animal or children’s charities… #kidlitchat
1:08 am laurielyoung: Hi all, sure, I am happy to help out, if I have the time. #kidlitchat
1:08 am bonnieadamson: yes join us for the birthday party next week, everyone! #kidlitchat
1:08 am dawnmetcalf: @BonnieAdamson @gregpincus Exactly. But making/volunteering/creative fun stuff/raising money? Sure! Win-Win. #kidlitchat
1:09 am debbieohi: Now I do say yes sometimes, but I make it clear that my time IS valuable. Else they have a future expectation. #kidlitchat
1:09 am debbieohi: @bonnieadamson Will there be cake?? #kidlitchat
1:09 am KatGirl_Studio: @bonnieadamson if they (the potential client) are opposed to those there is a good chance they would have never considered me #kidlitchat
1:10 am Brent_Watson41: Wish I could participate in #kidlitchat Still not home yet. Trying a go-cart.
1:10 am debbieohi: @bonnieadamson I find I get asked to do more free illustrations than writing. What about you? #kidlitchat
1:10 am bonnieadamson: @lyonmartin Nice idea–thanks for the link: http://bit.ly/dsM4Yy #kidlitchat
1:10 am laurielyoung: If I have the time, there is no “con.” The pros are unique to the situation, but I always gain something. #kidlitchat
1:11 am bonnieadamson: @KatGirl_Studio Good point. :-) #kidlitchat
1:11 am gregpincus: I think illustrators face a different challenge sometimes – “can I use that image of yours for xxxx?” Rarer ask with a novel! #kidlitchat
1:11 am bonnieadamson: @debbieohi Cake–absolutely ! #kidlitchat
1:12 am bonnieadamson: @gregpincus Illustrators often have a commodity to donate, in other words. #kidlitchat
1:12 am debbieohi: @gregpincus Also, some people think that “just drawing something quick” is less of a favour than “writing something quick.” #kidlitchat
1:12 am jimhill: I volunteer to help with local schools or projects that benefit them. The only downside is the time commitment. Lots of upside. #kidlitchat
1:12 am lyonmartin: Constantly RT @debbieohi: @bonnieadamson I find I get asked to do more free illustrations than writing. What about you? #kidlitchat
1:12 am ninaberry: Trying to search #kidlitchat and Twitter tells me I’m rate limited. Uh, thanks, but why can’t I search?
1:13 am debbieohi: RT @gregpincus: Illustrators face a different challenge – “can I use that image of yours for xxxx?” Rarer ask with a novel! #kidlitchat
1:13 am PattyJMurphy: @dawnmetcalf: I agree with you: writing/speaking = my livelyhood, but I do use my other talents for charity. #kidlitchat
1:13 am bonnieadamson: We all probably get asked to speak or present programs for free, right? #kidlitchat
1:13 am lyonmartin: @debbieohi When was the last time you ‘drew something quick’ that you wanted to show others? #kidlitchat
1:14 am thebookbarr: Many also (esp @gregpincus @bonnieadamson!) volunteer other skills/time to help promote all things kidlit. #kidlitchat
1:14 am TheAsianAngel: I donate skills for friend causes & if a Certain Friend directs people to me. She’s done so much for me, I pay it forward. #kidlitchat
1:14 am bonnieadamson: @thebookbarr I think everyone in this business makes that commitment! #kidlitchat
1:15 am dawnmetcalf: YAY! RT @thebookbarr Many also (esp @gregpincus @bonnieadamson!) volunteer other skills/time to help promote all things kidlit. #kidlitchat
1:15 am lyonmartin: I get at least an email a day asking for me to donate one of my books to ‘worthy causes.’ #kidlitchat
1:15 am gregpincus: Elizabeth @dulemba has an “Angel Policy” on her site. Seems like a good idea: http://bit.ly/bTKWCS #kidlitchat
1:15 am Karenof4: @lyonmartin Is the #kidlitchat a regular chat or something special for today?
1:15 am KatGirl_Studio: I also volunteer as a childrens performer @ the Dickens Christmas fair every year. I get to have fun & see my friends so win win #kidlitchat
1:16 am debbieohi: @lyonmartin I tend to draw quickly as a rule, but that’s because of my cartoony style. Doesn’t mean it’s worth less, though. #kidlitchat
1:16 am dawnmetcalf: @TheAsianAngel I agree. Paying It Forward is wonderful in the writing community and in life! #kidlitchat
1:16 am gregpincus: @thebookbarr We are two of many! But it is true – volunteering/donating takes all forms, not just “product” #kidlitchat
1:16 am debbieohi: RT @gregpincus: Elizabeth @dulemba has an “Angel Policy” on her site. Seems like a good idea: http://bit.ly/bTKWCS #kidlitchat
1:16 am Georgia_McBride: @bonnieadamson I do stuff for free all the time. I expect the same of others. Paying it forward is expected–to an extent. #kidlitchat
1:17 am debbieohi: @gregpincus LOVE @dulemba‘s Angel Policy page. Thanks for sharing that. #kidlitchat
1:17 am gregpincus: @Karenof4 Every Tuesday at 9 PM Eastern/6 PM Pacific. Today’s our 52nd #kidlitchat
1:17 am dawnmetcalf: @PattyJMurphy Yep. Loved donating a clothespin doll to Do The Write Thing for Nashville! First time that talent was useful! ;-) #kidlitchat
1:17 am TheAsianAngel: @dawnmetcalf It keeps the good karma flowing. ;o) #kidlitchat
1:17 am junegoodwin: RT @LiaKeyes: Wanted to let everyone know that SCBWI has a Fan Page on Facebook @ http://bit.ly/SCBWIonFB #scribechat #writers #kidlitchat
1:17 am PattyJMurphy: If anyone knows how to sew, let me know. My Joanne’s Raggedy Ann Club charity makes dolls for kids in need. Lots to do w/that. #kidlitchat
1:17 am debbieohi: @Georgia_McBride I used to do more for free, but have been burned in the past too many times. Makes me more cautious. #kidlitchat
1:18 am laurielyoung: @Georgia_McBride I agree about paying it forward?whenever I can. #kidlitchat
1:19 am debbieohi: @Georgia_McBride If it’s a worthy cause & I have the time, however, I’m always willing. #kidlitchat
1:19 am Georgia_McBride: @debbieohi Absolutely. Plus you have bills to pay. You have to be smart about it. You can give back in many ways and you do. #kidlitchat
1:20 am bonnieadamson: RT @PattyJMurphy: If anyone knows how to sew, let me know. My Joannes Raggedy Ann Club charity makes dolls for kids in need. #kidlitchat
1:21 am debbieohi: @PattyJMurphy What a wonderful idea! Is there a webpage with more info? #kidlitchat
1:21 am debbieohi: RT @PattyJMurphy: If anyone knows how to sew, let me know. My Joannes Raggedy Ann Club charity makes dolls for kids in need. #kidlitchat
1:21 am laurielyoung: @debbieohi all the great information you post on twitter and your websites is a huge service! #kidlitchat
1:22 am bonnieadamson: Absolutely!!RT @laurielyoung: @debbieohi all the great information you post on twitter and your websites is a huge service! #kidlitchat
1:22 am PaulWHankins: RAW INK is a special cause and we thank all of our authors who help to make our community special. Thanks so much, authors! #kidlitchat
1:22 am gregpincus: I must bid a fond good night to #kidlitchat. See you all next week for the anniversary!
1:22 am PattyJMurphy: @bonnieadamson + @debbieohi, thanks! Yes, there is a page about my charity on my web site:) #kidlitchat
1:22 am debbieohi: @laurielyoung @Georgia_McBride Thanks so much! #kidlitchat
1:22 am bonnieadamson: @gregpincus Good night Greg! #kidlitchat
1:22 am lyonmartin: This is what I do as a volunteer http://bit.ly/9jf1i #kidlitchat
1:23 am debbieohi: @gregpincus Good night, Greg! I’m already excited about virtual CAKE next week… #kidlitchat
1:23 am Georgia_McBride: @gregpincus Nite. Heading out too. xoxo #kidlitchat
1:23 am bonnieadamson: I love hearing about these charities–anyone who’d like to post a good cause, please feel free! #kidlitchat
1:23 am debbieohi: RT @lyonmartin: This is what I do as a volunteer http://bit.ly/9jf1i #kidlitchat
1:23 am debbieohi: @Georgia_McBride G’nite, Georgia! #kidlitchat
1:23 am laurielyoung: @gregpincus Good night?and speaking of service?your websites and generous sharing of info is amazing! #kidlitchat
1:23 am Georgia_McBride: @debbieohi I don’t think anyone can argue with how much you do for the community. I appreciate you. #kidlitchat
1:24 am dawnmetcalf: @gregpincus Thanks for everything #kidlitchat & g’night!
1:24 am TheAsianAngel: If it’s basic advice you can find in a book, I direct to that book. I don’t mind helping, but writing 101 needs self-research #kidlitchat
1:24 am Georgia_McBride: RT @laurielyoung: @gregpincus Good night?and speaking of service?your websites and generous sharing of info is amazing! #kidlitchat
1:25 am bonnieadamson: @Georgia_McBride Thanks for stopping by. :-) #kidlitchat
1:25 am ErinDealey: Hi All! the hungry ones are appeased. : ) #kidlitchat
1:26 am lyonmartin: RT @TheAsianAngel: If it’s basic advice in a book, I direct to that book. I don’t mind helping, but writing needs self-research #kidlitchat
1:27 am ErinDealey: Waht’s the topic? Besides choc cake for @BonnieAdamson and @egmontGal ?#kidlitchat
1:27 am lyonmartin: RT @Karenof4: Is the #kidlitchat a regular chat or something special for today?
1:27 am bonnieadamson: How about lending your name–signing petitions, etc. Is that personal or professional? #kidlitchat
1:28 am debbieohi: @helainebecker is collecting bks from Cdn authors & publishers for #AirlifttoLA. Info: http://bit.ly/9VymZt #kidlitchat
1:28 am bonnieadamson: @ErinDealey Chocolate cake for EVERYONE next week–kidlitchat’s first birthday! #kidlitchat
1:28 am KatGirl_Studio: @bonnieadamson I only sign petitions for things i actually care about. #kidlitchat
1:29 am KatGirl_Studio: RT @bonnieadamson: @ErinDealey Chocolate cake for EVERYONE next week–kidlitchats first birthday! #kidlitchat
1:29 am bonnieadamson: RT @debbieohi: @helainebecker is collecting bks from Cdn authors & publishers for #AirlifttoLA. Info: http://bit.ly/9VymZt #kidlitchat
1:30 am ErinDealey: @BonnieAdamson Yum! I’ll be at Fine Arts Camp tho–save me a piece #kidlitchat
1:30 am bonnieadamson: @ErinDealey Topic is volunteering, donating time, services: pros & cons\ #kidlitchat
1:30 am sharifwrites: @TheAsianAngel I’ve directed some writers to websites, especially if they’re overwhelming me with questions. #kidlitchat
1:30 am PattyJMurphy: @bonnieadamson: What a great excuse to bake a chocolate cake! Everyone should —and we’ll take a bite all at the same time:) #kidlitchat
1:30 am dawnmetcalf: @BonnieAdamson What’s the line between personal/professional? Helping fellow writers/readers is a passion either way! :-) #kidlitchat
1:30 am Karenof4: @BonnieAdamson @gregpincus @lyonmartin Thanks so much!! I will schedule it in so I don’t miss next week! :o ) #kidlitchat
1:30 am debbieohi: Write For Charity (http://bit.ly/a0Ub56) matches writers with charitable causes that need writing. #kidlitchat
1:31 am laurielyoung: I agree?more personal than prof. RT @KatGirl_Studio: @bonnieadamson I only sign petitions for things i actually care about. #kidlitchat
1:31 am sharifwrites: I find all this interesting. Gives me an idea of what I might expect (but I’ve already received some requests). #kidlitchat
1:31 am KatGirl_Studio: @sharifwrites @TheAsianAngel If I find something I think may be useful I add it to the resource section of my site. #kidlitchat
1:31 am dawnmetcalf: @sharifwrites @TheAsianAngel I put all my fave writing/ed/agent sites on my website, blog & group blogs for easy Pay It Forward. #kidlitchat
1:32 am bonnieadamson: @laurielyoung Unless you’re super famous, of course–then it bleeds over into professional. #kidlitchat
1:32 am laurielyoung: Me too! RT @thebookbarr: Will do a gajillion backflips 1st time Im asked to donate a published #kidlit book (Ill be published!) #kidlitchat
1:32 am dawnmetcalf: What @KatGirl_Studio said. ;-) #kidlitchat
1:34 am KatGirl_Studio: @dawnmetcalf I also post “how to” walkthroughs of things I know others might want to know like favicons and multi page pdf’s #kidlitchat
1:34 am sharifwrites: @dawnmetcalf @KatGirl_Studio Good idea. Will look into that next time I revamp site. #kidlitchat
1:34 am ErinDealey: Awesome! RT @debbieohi Write For Charity (http://bit.ly/a0Ub56) matches writers with charitable causes that need writing. #kidlitchat
1:34 am debbieohi: So many generous writers/illustrators here — really inspiring! Going to check out some of these causes. #kidlitchat
1:34 am laurielyoung: @bonnieadamson Not there yet, but happy to consider when I am! #kidlitchat
1:35 am KatGirl_Studio: @maggiecary security alerts for what? #kidlitchat
1:35 am bonnieadamson: @dawnmetcalf Good point. But I don’t (usually) talk politics, for instance #kidlitchat
1:35 am debbieohi: Must leave. Thanks so much for sharing, everyone! Thanks esp to @bonnieadamson & @gregpincus for #kidlitchat. G’nite, all. #kidlitchat
1:36 am lyonmartin: @debbieohi slow artist is slow… #kidlitchat
1:36 am PattyJMurphy: @debbiohi: I so agree. It’s like what Ben Franklin tried to do everyday: “Doing well by doing good!” #kidlitchat
1:36 am bonnieadamson: @debbieohi Goodnight, Debbie–thanks for all you do to promote chat! #kidlitchat
1:37 am SheviStories: Sorry I’m late. Was working on editing an outline and forgot the time. What’s the topic? #kidlitchat
1:37 am bonnieadamson: @Karenof4 Kidlitchat is for anyone interested in children’s literature. #kidlitchat
1:37 am ErinDealey: Giving back to the schools I attended is important to me. If we all did that, US education would be in a better place… #kidlitchat
1:37 am lyonmartin: @debbieohi night! #kidlitchat #kidlitchat
1:37 am laurielyoung: @debbieohi Good night! I’m afraid I have to go too, but am looking forward to next week’s cake! #kidlitchat
1:37 am KatGirl_Studio: @Karenof4 some of us are author/illustrators and illustrators #kidlitchat
1:37 am dawnmetcalf: RT @PattyJMurphy: @debbiohi: I so agree. It’s like what Ben Franklin tried to do everyday: “Doing well by doing good!” #kidlitchat
1:37 am bonnieadamson: @SheviStories Donating time, services: pros & cons #kidlitchat
1:37 am Chumplet: @debbieohi I’m not yet asked to contribute writing but I donate pet portrait services to many charity silent auctions. #kidlitchat
1:38 am KatGirl_Studio: @ErinDealey yes! I went and read a book I illustrated to my 2nd grade teacher’s class. #kidlitchat
1:39 am SheviStories: I love to help out other writers/illustrators, particularly through the SCBWI. I think it helps people get to know you. #kidlitchat
1:39 am jimhill: I helped make this mini-golf course as a fundraiser for an education foundation http://ht.ly/27Tfg Last year they raised $25K! #kidlitchat
1:39 am WellReadWife: I enjoyed following the #kidlitchat hashtag tonight, but tuned in too late to participate.:(
1:39 am TheAsianAngel: @KatGirl_Studio @sharifwrites @ @dawnmetcalf I need to update my resources page on my website. Haven’t in a while. #kidlitchat
1:39 am ErinDealey: I’ve donated school visits and assemblies to some, and signed books for silent auctions or Literacy Projects. #kidlitchat
1:39 am dawnmetcalf: @BonnieAdamson True. Most volunteer work I do is for politics, youth movements, health issues I care about. Not on my website. #kidlitchat
1:40 am bonnieadamson: @jimhill How cool is that?! #kidlitchat
1:40 am KatGirl_Studio: @TheAsianAngel me too #kidlitchat
1:40 am dawnmetcalf: @jimhill That’s awesome! #kidlitchat
1:40 am Gwenda: I do my best to live my life as if I believe in karma. #goodandbad #kidlitchat
1:40 am dosankodebbie: @debbieohi I volunteer translated letters between Japanese ppl & the destitute kids they fostered thru overseas R&D agencies. #kidlitchat
1:40 am ErinDealey: @KatGirl_Studio I bet they loved you! #2nd grade teacher’s class #kidlitchat
1:40 am DDHearn: yesterday I met with a young hopeful writer/illustrator…just 16. It was fun to see her work and encourage her. #kidlitchat
1:40 am PattyJMurphy: Thanks, @dawnmetcalf for the RT. You are a dear one:) #kidlitchat
1:41 am bonnieadamson: @dosankodebbie Oh, wow–that must be very rewarding. #kidlitchat
1:41 am jimhill: @bonnieadamson It’s been pretty cool! ;-) Fun to do, fun to hear how much people enjoy it, fun to see the $$$ help the school. #kidlitchat
1:41 am KatGirl_Studio: @jimhill that’s really cool! #kidlitchat
1:41 am dawnmetcalf: @WellReadWife You can chime in right now! What do you think about volunteering as a writer? Pros/Cons? #kidlitchat
1:41 am Karenof4: @BonnieAdamson Thanks. I LOVE to read to my kids and decided to write a book. I’m a newbie #kidlitchat
1:42 am PattyJMurphy: Because we are sll creative people…our BIG ideas can make a BIG difference:) #kidlitchat
1:42 am KatGirl_Studio: @ErinDealey they asked alot of questions, mostly “You really painted these?” and “How did you get your hair so long?” #kidlitchat
1:42 am SheviStories: I also volunteer sometimes to help with teen events at our local library, and I’ve let them know I’m willing to teach a class. #kidlitchat
1:42 am maggiecary: @KatGirl_Studio Internet expl. keeps popping up & saying it’s protecting me from downloading then I get knocked off. #kidlitchat
1:42 am Karenof4: @jimhill What a wonderful event! #kidlitchat
1:42 am DDHearn: A lot of stuff I do isn’t work related, though. #kidlitchat
1:42 am dawnmetcalf: As a writer, I love sharing my love of books & did a Halloween scavenger hunt for kids with actors and clues at my local B&N. #kidlitchat
1:42 am bonnieadamson: @Karenof4 Congratulations–it will be a fun journey. Have you joined SCBWI? #kidlitchat
1:42 am ErinDealey: My RA work for SCBWI is volunteer too, and such fun to help others reach their writing/illustrating/publishing goals. #kidlitchat
1:43 am PattyJMurphy: (TAKE 2) Because we’re ALL creative people…our BIG ideas can make a difference! #kidlitchat
1:43 am dosankodebbie: @BonnieAdamson Yes, it was. It’s all I have to contribute to discussion about volunteering professional services. #kidlitchat
1:43 am WellReadWife: @dawnmetcalf I’m all for volunteering. Just make sure you carefully research organizations before lending your name. #kidlitchat
1:43 am KatGirl_Studio: @maggiecary huh, weird? I use Firefox. #kidlitchat
1:44 am ErinDealey: @KatGirl_Studio How about: Do you know Edward Cullen? haha #kidlitchat #questionskidsaskatauthorvisits
1:44 am bonnieadamson: @ErinDealey I consider volunteer work for SCBWI partial payment for huge debt I owe that org. #kidlitchat
1:44 am sharifwrites: @maggiecary My IE had too many kinks. I use Mozilla and Chrome. #kidlitchat
1:44 am SheviStories: @ErinDealey Volunteering to help with SCBWI events and the like also connects you with editors & agents, right? #kidlitchat
1:44 am KatGirl_Studio: @ErinDealey maybe if they were slightly older. #kidlitchat
1:45 am bonnieadamson: @dosankodebbie Not so–how about your beautiful Ripple cards??? #kidlitchat
1:45 am ErinDealey: Absolutely! @bonnieadamson I consider volunteer work for SCBWI partial payment for huge debt I owe that org. #kidlitchat #kidlitchat
1:45 am Karenof4: @ErinDealey You get asked that? LOL #kidlitchat
1:45 am jimhill: The Strokes of Genius is a big local event that brings artists and businesses together – here’s more http://ht.ly/27Tnq #kidlitchat
1:45 am sharifwrites: @dawnmetcalf Pros: Feels good to give, helping others. Cons: Being taken advantage of, losing time. #kidlitchat
1:45 am dawnmetcalf: Contributions outside writing usually involve theater, duct tape or a hot glue gun. ;-) #kidlitchat
1:46 am PattyJMurphy: I’ve participate in our town’s TV tuneout week + few book festivals promo lit. So fun + rewarding! (Funny how that works, yes?) #kidlitchat
1:46 am dawnmetcalf: @BonnieAdamson @SheviStories I cannot say or do enough to thank SCBWI as an organization of amazing people. Seriously. #kidlitchat
1:46 am Karenof4: You are all so friendly and nice. Thank you for the warm and welcoming greeting. #kidlitchat
1:46 am DDHearn: @sharifwrites It’s true. You have to strike a balance with everything. #kidlitchat
1:46 am dosankodebbie: @BonnieAdamson But I’m not a professional artist, so that doesn’t really fit the topic. Maybe some day i’ll be pro. :p #kidlitchat
1:46 am ErinDealey: Yes-it’s a win-win-win, as most of volunteering truly is. @SheviStories Volunteering events also connects u w editors & agents #kidlitchat
1:47 am SheviStories: Yes, you do have to be careful you aren’t taken advantage of when you volunteer. Know who you’ll be working with. #kidlitchat
1:47 am ErinDealey: @Karenof4 Yep. Lots of fun Q’s at school visits. : ) #kidlitchat
1:48 am dawnmetcalf: Have to call it early tonight. Thanks for sharing all the great karma here at #kidlitchat !!
1:48 am lyonmartin: I donate all my research kid lit to the local library. (cause I have no space left to keep more books) #kidlitchat
1:48 am bonnieadamson: @dosankodebbie Don’t be silly–topic not limited. Used professional to differentiate from personal life. #kidlitchat
1:48 am DDHearn: Interestingly, I’ve found that when I give a talk at a school for free I’m not usually treated as well as when I charge a fee. #kidlitchat
1:49 am PattyJMurphy: @dawnmetcalf: duct tape, glue guns + shoe boxes, cigar boxes…me, too:) #kidlitchat
1:49 am SheviStories: A few published authors/illustrators have told me they only do local free school visits. Beyond that sets a bad precedent. #kidlitchat
1:50 am KatGirl_Studio: @DDHearn really that’s too bad. #kidlitchat
1:50 am bonnieadamson: @DDHearn Interesting the way perception of value works . . . #kidlitchat
1:50 am DDHearn: @SheviStories I agree, Shevi. I did talks at my kids schools for free, otherwise I charged a fee. #kidlitchat
1:51 am ErinDealey: @DDHearn Make sure they know it’s a special 1-time gratis gig. Use a contract. Like @SheviStories says–know who you’re helping. #kidlitchat
1:51 am DDHearn: Also, if you do a talk for free at one school in the area, then they all want you for nothing…it can get overwhelming. #kidlitchat
1:52 am SheviStories: @DDHearn Right. You have to value your time, or others won’t. But your local school/library is often different, like family. :) #kidlitchat
1:52 am KatGirl_Studio: @DDHearn do you sell books at the talks? #kidlitchat
1:52 am PattyJMurphy: The amount of time/talent/expertise put into school presentations = needs to be compensated. Afterall, we are professionals. #kidlitchat
1:52 am DDHearn: But I’ll happily do free book signings at a school…that’s a different thing altogether. I don’t have to give a presentation. #kidlitchat
1:53 am DDHearn: @SheviStories Exactly, Shevi. Where people know and respect you it is a joy to do something for them. #kidlitchat
1:54 am jimhill: @PattyJMurphy Completely agree. Professionals should be paid. #kidlitchat
1:54 am DDHearn: @KatGirl_Studio I haven’t done tons of school visits, but none of the schools I visited were equipped to sell my books. #kidlitchat
1:54 am helainebecker: O yeah RT @PattyJMurphy: The amount of time/talent/expertise put into school presentations = needs to be compensated. #kidlitchat
1:54 am dosankodebbie: @BonnieAdamson Volunteerism is such a different animal in Japan. It’s hard to describe it in Western context… #kidlitchat
1:54 am SheviStories: When people complain about the SCBWI, I tell them, “You get out of it what you put in.” The more put in, the more you get. #kidlitchat
1:55 am DDHearn: @KatGirl_Studio Except for one time where the school was having a book fair and invited me to sell my books there. #kidlitchat
1:55 am jimhill: RT @SheviStories: When people complain about the SCBWI, I tell them, “You get out of it what you put in.” #kidlitchat
1:56 am ErinDealey: Pick yr vol. projects wisely @PattyJMurphy time/talent/expertise of school visits=compensation.We are professionals. #kidlitchat #kidlitchat
1:56 am jimhill: @SheviStories That’s true of anything I’ve ever been involved with; school, work, organizations, family, love. #kidlitchat
1:56 am maggiecary: Just remember if you R published that there are many teachers out there like me that would love to have U speak #kidlitchat Giving back:>
1:57 am bonnieadamson: @dosankodebbie More or less of an obligation? Or is that not the issue? #kidlitchat
1:58 am PattyJMurphy: @erindealey: Like many of us said, writing/speaking = our livelyhoods so we use other talents when volunteering, etc. #kidlitchat
1:58 am lyonmartin: @maggiecary where do you teach? #kidlitchat
1:58 am ErinDealey: @maggiecary As a teacher, I try to keep my fees reasonable. Also–don’t rule out Skype visits. : ) #kidlitchat
2:00 am PattyJMurphy: @erindealey: Like many of us said, our writing/speaking =our livelyhoods, so we use other creative talents when volunteering. #kidlitchat
2:01 am DDHearn: @PattyJMurphy That’s me, really. When volunteering I like to take a break from drawing or writing…do something different. #kidlitchat
2:02 am KatGirl_Studio: nite tweeples see you at the next chat =^.^= #kidlitchat
2:02 am bonnieadamson: @DDHearn I would like to do more needlework–it’s relaxing. But feel guilty taking time from work. #kidlitchat
2:03 am ErinDealey: I must have missed that part. Writing/speaking=my livelihoods too. What other creative talents do u mean? @PattyJMurphy #kidlitchat
2:03 am PattyJMurphy: @erindealey: I think most authors + authors/illus are pretty competitive or we wouldn’t get the gigs. We truly have to be. #kidlitchat
2:03 am WellReadWife: @dosankodebbie How is volunteerism different there? I am always fascinated by cultural differences. #kidlitchat
2:03 am PattyJMurphy: @erindealey: Competitively priced…that’s what I meant. Sorry. #kidlitchat
2:04 am bonnieadamson: I’m going to sign off, too–thank you all–and don’t forget the big BIRTHDAY party next week! Whee! #kidlitchat

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