05 May Willamette Writers’ Conference
This is the first time I am going to a writing conference. I have gone to dozens of SciFi conventions. Norwescon, westercon, orycon, I have attended panels with professionals and learned the basics. But this is the first time I have gone to a writing conference.
The first thing I noticed, as I started registering for this experience, is that writers’ conferences are expensive. By the time I signed up for all of the extras we are talking over 500 bucks. Gasp Choke, that is A LOT for a fledgling writer. The second thing I notice is the work shops and panel discussion. The program simply isn’t as diverse.
I signed up for three 10 minute pitches and one Manuscript evaluation. Wow, that was scary. Too top things off the hotel is 115 a night before taxes and costs to part there. I have learned from years of going to conventions, you simply need to stay at the hotel of the conference or convention. That after the panels have shut down the parties happen. That is where you meet your contacts.
So I am polishing off my clothes, and headed out. I hope this will be a positive thing for me. If it doesn’t work, well there is always next year when worldcon will be in Spokane Washington, very doable for me
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