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
At least one is calling your name.
The past few weeks I’ve been seeing posts for the year’s first writers conferences. If you’re looking to advance your craft and career, I hope you consider attending.
If these first two aren’t right for you, there will be others better suited to your location, schedule, and professional needs.
Through my decades in publishing, I’ve enjoyed seeing the growth … Continue reading
How many new people can you meet?
A week ago Sunday, I traveled to a large national convention where I knew almost no one. By the closing dinner Friday, that was no longer true.
That took effort, pushing myself to meet new people. In nearly every case, the effort proved worthwhile.
While this wasn’t a writers conference, it felt much the same. The first question around … Continue reading