A writers conference can give you a boost.
by Andy Scheer
When I edited a national magazine, I especially looked forward to the year’s first writers conference. It wasn’t just the lure of traveling to Florida from snowbound Chicago. I could not only acquire serious writers, but also to coach them in their … Continue reading
It’s good to take some downtime.
by Andy Scheer
Having arrived mid-afternoon Sunday after a 10-hour drive, I’m thankful I had no pressing Monday projects.
Whether I’ve attended a weekend writers conference or a longer one, I’ve found that if I’m to make the most of it, I need some deliberate time off my … Continue reading
by Andy Scheer
It’s a great reason to attend a writing event.
This past weekend, I attended an event where my interest in books, writing, and things literary wasn’t seen as weird. For three days, I felt normal.
Among a crowd of people who share an interest in writing, I didn’t have … Continue reading