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One of my favorite comments to hear as an agent during a writer’s conference is when a first-time attendee says, “Oh wow. I’ve gotten way more out of this than I expected!” Signing up for a writer’s conference can be …
Four Priceless Perks of Attending a Writer’s ConferenceRead More
On the iconic episode of “Parks and Recreation”, characters Tom and Donna announce their inaugural event known as “Treat Yo’ Self Day.” In what’s become an annual event on the show, they allow themselves to indulge in massages, mimosas and …
Treat Yo’ Self – A Christmas List of 2021 Christian Writers’ ConferencesRead More
A couple of weekends ago, Wendy Lawton, Cynthia Ruchti, and I served on the faculty of the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference, which was conducted virtually. Being on the faculty of a writers conference was nothing new, but a virtual …
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I could write pages and pages about the value of a conference, but in the end it comes down to a personal decision about how to spend your time and money. Here are some things to think …
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Too often we talk about how tough the writing world is. Today let me turn the tables and talk about the best things about being a writer today in 2018.
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I tend to carry a load of guilt around with me wherever I go. My bed seems to be a favorite place to examine each piece of guilt. I meant to call so and so. I have …
Blogger: Rachel Kent
September! It’s time to start planning for next year! Now is the time to take a look at the writers’ conferences that are being offered and plan which you would like to attend.
If you’ve never gone …
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Several comments on my blog post last week, “How To Prepare for An Agent Interview,” referenced a fear of botching your meeting with an agent or editor. So this week I have four tips for recovering after …
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Meetings are an integral part of writers’ conferences. You have a chance to meet with other writers, agents, and editors. Here are my suggestions for your meetings with agents (most of these tips are good for all …
Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
Recently I was asked whether a “newbie” unpublished author should pitch during their one-on-one appointments at a writers’ conference, or simply use the time to get to know an agent/editor and learn more about the process.
In …
