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Four Priceless Perks of Attending a Writer’s Conference

January 22, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  4 Comments

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 …

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Treat Yo’ Self – A Christmas List of 2021 Christian Writers’ Conferences

December 14, 2020 //  by Barb Roose//  20 Comments

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 …

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A Virtual Writers Conference–Good or Bad?

August 2, 2020 //  by Janet Grant//  8 Comments

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 …

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Should You Go To a Conference?

September 9, 2018 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  29 Comments

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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 …

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Ten Best Things

February 7, 2018 //  by Wendy Lawton//  41 Comments

 

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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.

The Ten Best Things About Being

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Freedom from Guilt

January 22, 2018 //  by Wendy Lawton//  54 Comments

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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 …

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Writers’ Conferences Next Year?

September 1, 2017 //  by Rachel Kent//  32 Comments

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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 …

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Recovering from a Meeting Misstep

April 5, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  17 Comments

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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 …

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Appointment Tips

June 17, 2016 //  by Rachel Kent//  18 Comments

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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 …

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Pitching at a Conference

May 17, 2016 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  25 Comments

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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 …

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