tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post5020417905669089337..comments2024-03-28T18:09:43.267-06:00Comments on The Warrior Muse: C is for...Shannon Lawrencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-43339610486606150502011-04-04T19:21:16.189-06:002011-04-04T19:21:16.189-06:00Mood, the cards I looked at have author name, phon...Mood, the cards I looked at have author name, phone number (if you so choose, but many do), website, email, blog and either "Writer" or "Author." They are pretty basic. I haven't yet seen one that has a book name on it.<br /><br />M.J. I have not been brave enough to do anything like share in a reader's circle yet!<br /><br />Jen, I was so nervous about going that first time. I felt the same way about needing to go with a friend, and when I registered I did have a friend who was considering going who ended up not going. I'm not sure what it would have taken had I not initially thought she was going to be there. BUT everyone was so friendly, and I hit it off with several people right away. I'm pretty shy, but a lot of people aren't, and they're there to meet people and talk, so they just sort of draw you in.<br /><br />Lesley, thank you for all those links! Great to "meet" someone who has also been to PPWCON.<br /><br />Eileen, thank you for the tip on dressing nicely. You're going to the conference to rub elbows and hopefully be lucky enough to make some good impressions. Thank for the duotrope link. I had not heard of the World Fantasy Convention, but it sounds like something a fantasy writer should be checking out, eh?<br /><br />Ani, I'd never thought of there being a webcon. Very cool! Thanks for the link.<br /><br />Andrew, (I deleted his second post as a duplicate, lest anyone think he wrote something inappropriate) I've seen some one-day gatherings that are like mini-conferences before, so that might be a good option. And hands off my cards, man! ~gathers them to herself, greedily~Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-83225075775170385252011-04-04T14:34:38.124-06:002011-04-04T14:34:38.124-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-76480439223739128362011-04-04T14:31:05.881-06:002011-04-04T14:31:05.881-06:00I've never been to any kind of writers' co...I've never been to any kind of writers' conference. I'll have to see if there's anything in my area that won't cost my a limb or three.<br /><br />There's so many things I need to get set up that I haven't even thought about business cards, yet, although I have been asked for them once or twice. But, you know, I still don't have a real website or a... well, nevermind. You could send some of your cards my way, though, if you want. :) I'll just cross out your name and write mine in. >grin<<br /><br />http://strangepegs.blogspot.com/Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-92070242017250568282011-04-04T13:49:15.010-06:002011-04-04T13:49:15.010-06:00I haven't really entered a whole lot of contes...I haven't really entered a whole lot of contests, mainly because I'm trying to focus on finish my WIP. But I have some writer friends who have and the rush of winning is prize enough in itself they've said. :D<br /><br />I haven't been to any live conferences, but I did attend WriteOnCon's webcon last year. You can check them out at http://writeoncon.com/. They have a whole bunch of guest speakers that do live Q&As and helpful articles in their archives written by published authors and agents. <br /><br />Good luck on the challenge! :D<br /><br />~AniAnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708453250023278530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-81997902632743449412011-04-04T10:48:17.437-06:002011-04-04T10:48:17.437-06:00Hi Shannon,
Nice to meet you! Another A-Zer here ...Hi Shannon,<br />Nice to meet you! Another A-Zer here too, and it IS fun going around and meeting so many other people!<br /><br />You've given some good advice about conferences. One thing I would add is, if you're a writer trying to break in, dress more business than casual. (Though flat shoes are a MUST!) Editors and agents are looking for people who take their work seriously -- and how you dress is all part of that package! (That's what I learned after my first conference, anyhow!) <br /><br />A great (though scary) conference to go to is the World Fantasy Convention. This is a literary convention, and absolutely tons of authors, editors and agents go to this thing, to do business and have a few laughs. I think it's full this year, but it's definitely something you should check out.<br /><br />Contests are fun -- but anthologies are another good way to get writing credits. Go to the Duotrope (duotrope.com) website for a TON of information about upcoming anthologies and other markets.<br /><br />Nice to talk to you.Eileen Bellhttp://www.eileenbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-47824342803002181092011-04-04T10:04:08.343-06:002011-04-04T10:04:08.343-06:00Shannon, thanks for the tips about Pikes Peak. I&...Shannon, thanks for the tips about Pikes Peak. I've also been to Pikes Peak in the past and your tips are spot on! :)<br />I also agree that the synopsis is one of the toughest things about entering the RMFW contest. Good luck! <br /><br />As for tips for other writers conferences, your experiences from Pikes Peak are pretty typical.<br />Of course, the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Conference, Colorado Gold is awesome! (see: www.rmfw.org/conference)<br />Many writing conferences have contests associated with them--as you've already discovered.<br /><br />As for contest resources, there are a lot (too mnay?) online. <br />For example: "Writing Contests" http://www.writers-editors.com/Writers/Contests/contests.htm<br /><br />and from Poets and Writers:<br />"Grants & Awards: Your Guide to Writing Contests"<br />http://www.pw.org/content/grants_amp_awards_your_guide_writing_contests<br /><br />and from wordpress: "Creative Writing Contests"<br />http://writingcontests.wordpress.com/<br /><br />But you do want to be a little careful about contests:<br />from SFWA: "Contests and Awards"<br />http://www.sfwa.org/for-authors/writer-beware/contests/<br /><br />Good luck!lesleylsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872977902924014581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-17272676002249597712011-04-04T09:07:05.759-06:002011-04-04T09:07:05.759-06:00Conference, contest, comments. All wonderful C wor...Conference, contest, comments. All wonderful C words for the challenge!!!<br /><br />I've never been to a conference but always wanted to go. I'm just a chicken and need to tag-a-long with a friend.<br /><br />Contests rock my socks off especially when they're for books.<br /><br />Comments I adore!!! Giving them, receiving them, stalking them. The works, I love them all!!!<br /><br />Great blog! I stopped in to welcome you to the A to Z challenge! I'm a co-host should have any questions just ask away! I do hope you'll stop by for a visit! We're also having fun on twitter (I'm @jenunedited and we're at #atozchallenge)!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-76849154451075776402011-04-04T08:48:57.463-06:002011-04-04T08:48:57.463-06:00I've only had the chance to go to one writers&...I've only had the chance to go to one writers' conference. It was a one day event that was close enough for me to drive to. I had no idea what to expect but it turned out to be a lot of fun. I even shared my work with a reading circle. Never expected to do that.<br /><br />This A to Z challenge has been great for getting to meet new people and their comments and their blogs. I'm loving it too!<br /><br /><br />M.J. Fifield<br /><a href="http://haleine-paperbackwriter.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">My Pet Blog</a>M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7646134662936278718.post-77343273593707660752011-04-04T01:01:49.725-06:002011-04-04T01:01:49.725-06:00Never thought of getting business cards, not sure ...Never thought of getting business cards, not sure wht should be on there. Obviously name and contact details, but name of book? That you're a writer? Plainan simple, or colourful and fancy? Will have to look into it.<br />cheers,<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mood</a>mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.com