Conferences Call

Somewhere near, opportunity beckons.

Decades ago, I attended my first writers conference. In the years since, the writing field has changed considerably. Fortunately, so have writers conferences.

I’m impressed with the number of smaller, regional events that have arisen. What they may lack in prestige, they more than make up for with other advantages.

There’s no longer a need to fly across the country. Instead, there’s … Continue reading

Settling for Your Best

For now, it will have to do.

While I like most of the latest issue of the magazine I produce, one aspect troubles me. The cover photo I’d taken was adequate, but I keep replaying how I could have done better.

Then my decades of photographic experience kick in. The conditions had been difficult, my time limited, the opportunity unexpected. Given the circumstances, I’d … Continue reading