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 at our desks, with interaction filtered through electronics. They’re the perfect activities for introverts.
What happens when you assemble a hundred or more introverts?
What happens when you assemble a hundred or more introverts? It’s tempting to duck into our shell. Or to yield to the temptation to try to prove ourselves with our knowledge and writing skill. Or to turn defensive.
It’s easy to forget the reasons we decided to come: not just to sell ourselves and our work, but to learn, to improve ourselves and our craft.
This year, I hope to attend just as I am.
I want to learn, enjoy, and trust. I hope you’ll join me.
