You’ll need more than business cards and comfy shoes.
Soon I’ll load the car to drive to one of my favorite writers conferences. I hope to see you at there.
If you’ve never attended a conference, or haven’t had good experiences, I’d like to suggest a few items you may not think to bring.
Flexibility. Unless you live next door, attending means travel — and the potential … Continue reading
Remember to give readers essential orientation.
If you post on social media but never studied journalism, you might benefit from this essential of good reporting: the Five Ws.
Even those who skim your post will get the big idea if you immediately give these five key facts:
Provide all five, and people won’t miss the gist of what you want … Continue reading
Editors and agents expect you to speak their language.
If you aspire to publish a novel or nonfiction book, you’ll find these terms useful at writers conferences as you prepare to meet with agents and editors.
Elevator speech. A one-minute presentation to prompt an editor or agent to want to learn more about … Continue reading