One of the key conclusions I drew from my attendance at the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) conference was my only competition is myself. If an author write his truth, remains authentic, then his voice is unique–one of a kind. Based on this insight, my vision of the writing community came into sharp focus. No matter how many published authors exist there is always room in the landscape for another unique voice. It became equally clear that while authors are driven toward their own success, they welcome others into the community, support each other, and draw inspiration from each other. Looking to expand my world of authors…