tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post7252816721747916950..comments2024-01-06T23:42:50.856-08:00Comments on Writers' Rest: Writers' Conference Tips By Cecelia DowdyMolly Noble Bullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08811325552308982572noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-11517159534053074422011-06-13T04:35:42.053-07:002011-06-13T04:35:42.053-07:00Sorry -- that should have read, "What a great...Sorry -- that should have read, "What a great article..."<br /><br />More coffee needed for me this morning!Tamela Hancock Murraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-78971549569665196532011-06-13T04:33:49.098-07:002011-06-13T04:33:49.098-07:00Very good tips, everyone. What a great topic to op...Very good tips, everyone. What a great topic to open up discussion about a topic that's vital to a writer's career, Cecelia! I hope writers will read and listen to what you have to say.Tamela Hancock Murraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-57501690566489861232011-06-09T10:56:49.132-07:002011-06-09T10:56:49.132-07:00Teresa and Connie, thanks for the tips. Teresa, al...Teresa and Connie, thanks for the tips. Teresa, although I hope to see you in St. Louie, as if right now, it looks doubtful! :-(Cecelia Dowdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173806883218875753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-74530639985143329212011-06-09T04:21:07.647-07:002011-06-09T04:21:07.647-07:00Cecelia,
I've enjoyed attending the Greater Ph...Cecelia,<br />I've enjoyed attending the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference and conferences in other states.<br /><br />To add to your tips, I'd encourage writers to study the list of faculty before coming to the conference. Find out about the publications represented. This will improve your interactions during appointments or impromptu meetings with writers or editors.<br /><br />* Connie BrownConnie Walsh Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587914164888896910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-13199213470185401012011-06-08T13:21:20.797-07:002011-06-08T13:21:20.797-07:00I couldn't post earlier. Hopefully it will go ...I couldn't post earlier. Hopefully it will go thru this time. Your post is timely, Cecelia. I plan to attend ACFW again this year. I went for the first time last year and don't think I got much out of it. I was tired and cranky the whole time. Overwhelmed and unsure of which end was up. I won't overextend myself again. I like Molly's suggestion of afternoon naps. Highly recommended. The easiest, most enjoyable time for me was meeting with editors. They're ppl too, looking for a great book proposal. Relax, smile, and remember they want us to succeed as much as we do.<br /><br />Hope to see you in St. Louie.Teresa Slackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649279446549391739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-76243127357096992362011-06-08T12:08:51.201-07:002011-06-08T12:08:51.201-07:00Yes, if you need to rest during the conference, th...Yes, if you need to rest during the conference, then do so! You can always purchase the CD if you miss a workshop1 Great advice, Molly! Thanks for commenting!<br />~Cecelia Dowdy~Ceceliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06307288519809104420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8113039007643369603.post-53507797414506197982011-06-08T08:22:01.764-07:002011-06-08T08:22:01.764-07:00Cecelia,
I attended a conference in Houston when ...Cecelia, <br />I attended a conference in Houston when the Christian branch of American Christian Writers, ACW, was a chapter of that organization. Then the Christian branch of ACW broke off and became ACRW -- American Christian Romance Writers. I attended an ACRW conference when we all voted to change the R (Romance) to F (ficton), and we become ACFW, American Christian Fiction Writers. <br />Here are my tips. <br />. . . Be friendly and warm with everyone. <br />. . . Wear comfortable shoes. <br />. . . Take an afternoon nap if you are tired even if it means missing one of the sessions. The sessions and meetings go into the night. Resting when you need to rest will help you get through it all. <br />Love,<br />MollyMolly Noble Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811325552308982572noreply@blogger.com