Writing Tips, Conferences, Retreats, Seminar's and Training's
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FREE Tips & Importance of Writing Conferences, Seminars
Attending a writing conference can be so exciting! Sometimes the connections you make there are even life changing. Knowing what to do and what not to do are very important. The sites below can get you started but I suggest preparing in advance so you avoid the last minute rush. It is easy to shoot carelessly instead of carefully sighting your
target and releasing the arrow.
I became a last minute rush victim. Just because of lack of knowledge. If you don't know to do something, how can you be ready? A few days before my first writing conference I was packed and feeling good until a new writer friend called me to ask if I had my business cards, one sheet and elevator speech ready for my work in progress. I scrambled to get ready for conference.
Eyes big and mind open I excitedly attended my first writing conference. It was so exciting and life changing for me. I met many people, made friends and walked around like a wana-be writer sponge absorbing all the information I could.
Writing Conferences are great places to learn, network to make valuable connections with editors, explore publishing options and keep up to date on the fast moving world of publishing.
Go prepared to make your best impression and all the contacts you can but be sure to pray before, after and during the conference. We are to do our best but God can arrange things far better than we can.
At conference, share your business cards and begin to develop a contact list of your own by gleaning as many cards as you can. Follow up with each one when you get home and invite them to your blog and social media pages. A Like on fb is a great way to make friends.
Costs for Writers Conferences, Seminars & Training
Costs vary per conference. Pre-arranged meetings with editors for critiques are usually extra charges. Some conferences are free. Seminars are usually less expensive. See the swiftseminar.com calender for affordable training opportunities.
Writing Critique Retreat's
Critique Retreats are conferences that specialize in critique time. Each person attending brings something they have written to be critiqued. There is usually a particular work count maximum and a stated format (Times New Roman, double spaced, lines numbered etc.). Time is allotted for each person to have their work critiqued in a small group format. The goal is to be helpful and positive but give good feedback to improve each persons work.
FREE Resources for Writers
Avoid These Writing Faux Pas by Eva Marie Everson
http://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/2017/07/avoid-these-
writing-conference-faux-pas.html
Top Ten Reasons To Attend A writing Conference by Edie Melson
http://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/2011/03/prepare-for-
Prepare for a Writers Conference by Edie Melson
http://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/search?q=one+sheet+anyway
What is a One Sheet Anyway?
http://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/search?q=one+sheet+anyway
What You Need to Know About Pitching Your Christian Writing
www.writersdigest.com/.../what-you-need-to-know-about-pitching-your-christian-writ.
Dollars & Sense And Writing Conference Tips by Edie Melson
http://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/2014/04/dollars-sense-
for-writers-guidelines-on_16.html#more
Things You Need To Know To Get Ready For A Writers
Conference
by Edie Melson
http://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com/2013/08/
things-you-need-to-know-to-get-ready.html#more
FREE Writing, Training, Conferences, Retreats & Seminars
Coffee & Quill Christian Writers Conference
Sponsored by Christian Authors Guild in Atlanta Georgia.
http://www.christianauthorsguild.org/coffee-quill/
Speakers & Writers in Focused Training
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FEE Critique Writing Retreats
Word Weavers International
FEE Writing Conferences
American Christian Fiction Writers Conference
Ashville Christian Writers Conference
http://www.ashevillechristianwritersconference.com/
Blueridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference
https://www.blueridgeconference.com/
Catch The Wave Christian Writers Conference
Sponsored by Christian Authors Guild, Atlanta, Ga.
www.christianauthorsguild.org/
Colorado Write His Answer Christian Writers Conference
colorado.writehisanswer.com/
Florida Christian Writers Conference
Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference
philadelphia.writehisanswer.com/
Angela Hunt Writers Training
http://www.angelahuntbooks.com/events-2/
WestBow Press Conference List
https://www.westbowpress.com/authorhub/resources/
events/default.aspx