Don’t be surprised by a post-conference dip.
I got home late last night from the writers conference after a long drive through heavy rain.
The past few days I’d gotten little sleep, my days filled with intense interactions. The discussions were wonderful, but so draining.
My three-hour drive home didn’t bring renewal. Neither did my first good night’s sleep in days. I awoke to a mood that … Continue reading
What’s the worth of your writing tools?
When you spend significant time writing, it helps if your writing tools work for you, not against you.
For the past year, my desk chair’s been fighting me. Once it was fully adjustable for height, seatback angle, and seat angle. But months ago, the seat adjustment quit working. Several times each day I’d adjust the angle. Each time, it would … Continue reading
Take a deep breath, say a prayer, and enjoy the experience.
Next week at the writers conference, I’ll encounter a lot of people facing multiple appointments and intensive classes. Many will be fearful, anxious, overwhelmed, and defensive. And those are just the agents and editors.
Many conferees may feel the same.
Conferences take us from our comfort zones. Writing and editing happen alone … Continue reading