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about WriteOnCon is a virtual kidlit writers conference made by a vibrant group of readers, writers, and book nerds.

WriteOnCon was founded in 2010 by Jamie Harrington, Elana Johnson, and Casey McCormick and quickly became a favourite event among kidlit writers. After a short hiatus, it was relaunched in 2017 under a new team led by Seabrooke Leckie. WriteOnCon’s mission has from the start been to make the conference experience accessible to everyone. We also strongly believe in fair compensation for speakers and staff. 100% of admission proceeds go toward operating expenses and honoraria for the people who work so hard to bring the event to life. We hope you’ll join us - we know you’ll have a great time!

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We here at WriteOnCon view all organizers, volunteers, participants, and industry professionals as part of the kidlit family, and thus strive for an environment where everyone is treated with kindness, empathy, and respect.

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2022 Team

Abigail Erynne

Abigail Erynne

Director

Abigail Erynne Abigail is a lifelong resident of Alaska, and loves having over 57 million acres of enchanted forest as…

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Aimee Lim

Aimee Lim

Director's Assistant: Data & Content Quality

Aimee Lim Aimee Lim is a middle grade writer, Jeopardy! champion, and former publishing intern from California. Her work has…

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Alyssa Hollingsworth

Alyssa Hollingsworth

Web Coordinator

Alyssa Hollingsworth Alyssa was born in small-town Milton, Florida, but life as a roving military kid soon mellowed her (unintelligibly…

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Amy Elizabeth

Amy Elizabeth

Live Events Coordinator

Amy Elizabeth Amy is a writer, doctor, and professional coffee-drinker. She completed her residency training in the United States and…

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David Wright

David Wright

Helpdesk / Forum Moderator

David Wright David writes everything from picture books to adult, but focuses mostly on Middle Grade. He has published some…

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Jamie D’Amato

Jamie D’Amato

Graphic & Web Designer

Jamie D’Amato Jamie is an independent designer and creative strategist, an aspiring author, and a stay-at-home dog mom based in…

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Jennifer Bushroe

Jennifer Bushroe

Submissions & Materials Manager

Jennifer Bushroe After graduating from the University of Arizona with a BA in Creative Writing, Jennifer Bushroe traveled to London…

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Jessica A. Kassin

Jessica A. Kassin

Outreach and Communications 

Jessica A. Kassin Jessica A. Kassin has been a world developer and creative soul since she was young. Cultivated by…

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Karli Sullivan

Karli Sullivan

Director's Assistant: Speaker Liaison

Karli Sullivan is a storyteller who recently moved to the Pacific Northwest. Originally from Florida, she is often covered in…

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Kelsey Eaton

Kelsey Eaton

PR & Marketing

Kelsey Eaton Kelsey lives in Toronto, Canada and is currently writing a YA coming-of-age mystery novel. When she’s not napping…

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Natasha Reeve

Natasha Reeve

Website and Forums Support

Natasha Reeve Prior to exploring the world of writing, Natasha Reeve took a life-changing adventure and moved from Washington to…

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Sasha Nanua

Sasha Nanua

Community Liaison

Sasha Nanua Sasha Nanua is a writer and University of Toronto graduate who loves penning young adult and middle grade…

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Shanice Lawton

Shanice Lawton

Volunteer

Shanice Lawton Job position: Volunteer Shanice Lawton (She/Her) is a Virginian living in Alaska as an academic advisor and an…

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Stephanie Cotela

Stephanie Cotela

Website and Forums Assistant

Stephanie Cotela Stephanie is a native New Yorker living in the UK for the past 15 years. She received her…

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Susan Leigh Needham

Susan Leigh Needham

PR & Marketing Volunteer

Susan Leigh Needham Susan Leigh Needham has been creating and sharing stories since she learned to talk. When she isn’t…

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Tara Kennedy

Tara Kennedy

Prepared Events Coordinator

Tara Kennedy Tara Kennedy was born and raised in Washington, DC. By day she wrangles data and by night she…

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Tonya Preece

Tonya Preece

Financial Administrator & Critique Boutique Coordinator

Tonya Preece Tonya lives near Austin, TX and writes contemporary realistic fiction in the young adult and adult romance categories.…

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Founders

Jamie Harrington

Jamie Harrington

Founder

Jamie Harrington Jamie Harrington is a writer, a mom, and all around fun person. She loves DIY, nail art, and…

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Elana Johnson

Elana Johnson

Founder

Elana Johnson Elana Johnson is the author of the YA dystopian romance novels in the Possession trilogy. Elevated and Something About Love are YA contemporary…

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Casey McCormick

Casey McCormick

Founder

Casey McCormick Casey McCormick is the author of the hugely popular Agent Spotlight series. When she’s not stalking researching agents,…

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Seabrooke Leckie

Seabrooke Leckie

Director Emeritus|Founder of 2017 Renewal

Seabrooke Leckie A book-lover since before she could read, Seabrooke wrote her first (marvelously wish-fulfilling) stories with her sister as…

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