Reviews & Success Stories
Over the last 27 years, WIFYR has seen hundreds of attendees succeed in all kinds of ways — book series and movie deals, garnering huge awards, and obtaining agents and editors.
“WIFYR turns more writers into authors than any other conference of its kind.”
“I am published today because I attended WIFYR. That's where I learned to craft a picture book and it's how I met my agent.”
“One of the wonderful things about WIFYR is that it brings writers in from the darkness. WIFYR did that for me.”
“Loved being a guest editor at the writing and illustrating for young readers conference - which I happily attended two consecutive years. Not only were the organizers and fellow faculty fun and welcoming, the Utah setting amazing, but I was very impressed by the attendees and their depth of writing talent. It was easy to give critiques and to offer advice. I highly recommend the conference to aspiring writers. It's five days well spent.”
“Writing and Illustrating for Young readers is a combination of all the best kinds of children's lit events: It's a workshop, a networking opportunity, and a conference, with the feel of a retreat. Utah's strong children's lit community draws excellent teachers from near and far. One of the best things you can do for your writing career is to learn from experts - and the experts are at WIFYR.”
“Without the WIFYR conference, I would have never had the confidence to submit my book to an agent. As well, I had the chance to meet him in person because he often attends this conference. Nothing but great things to say about WIFYR!”
WIFYR Success Stories
The Journey to Acquiring a Literary Agent
Emerging author Bruce Luck attended the WIFYR conference for years, building his writing craft, and is now represented by a literary agent.
Jump Into Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers
Emerging author Morgan Iverson shares her story of finding a literary agent while attending the WIFYR writing conference.