Writer's Conferences

Writers attend conferences for inspiration, craft techniques, advice and most importantly to network. Writing is a solitary profession, and conferences offer a chance to get with others in a professional and social venue.

Editors tend to let writers know what their publishing houses are looking for in a manuscript. Many times you will have to have someone critique your manuscript. Conferences give you an opportunity to meet face to face with an editor and get your work out. Editors are always eager for an opportunity to discover new talent and fresh ideas. Conferences provide an opportunity for them to do this up close and personal rather than sifting through the slush pile. If you intend to meet with an editor, please know something about the publishing house and their needs. Have some questions prepared to ask. In other words, do your homework before you attend the conference. Have specific goals for your meeting and choose questions that will help you achieve these goals. After the conference you may now write in a query, "It was a pleasure to meet you and talk with you at the .... conference." This gives you a personal connection to an editor and may be enough to get your manuscript read and your foot in the proverbial door.

Happy Writing!!

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