I spent last weekend in Tucson at the Society of Southwestern Authors’ Wrangling with Writing conference. I will forever gauge every subsequent conference I’m scheduled to speak at against these fine folks. Talk about being treated like royalty. But don’t be fooled, we worked for our supper.
With that work, however, came a hefty amount of respect. I was booked solid with fifteen minute appointments from 9 – 5 for two days. One would think I’d be a blithering idiot by Sunday, but I wasn’t. I was so caught up with the many writers who pitched their ideas to agents and editors that I could only sit back in admiration. It takes a great deal of guts to stick out a big toe out and test the temperature of the water. A writer could be met with frigid repulsion or a broiling cauldron. Many were very nervous and had never done this before.
I admire any writer who attends conferences. It says a great deal about their desire to learn the industry and become better writers. If you ever have the chance to attend a writers’ conference, I hope you make the commitment. You’ll meet many great people and the networking is invaluable.
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