Story Embers: Three Mindsets for Surviving (and Thriving) at Your First Writer's Conference

 
Guess what's terrifying for a lot of authors? Their first writers conference.

Having gone to my second writing conference just a few weeks ago (I promise a post about it is coming soon!), I thought it was high time I wrote an article on some mindsets that will help you not only survive, but thrive, at your first writing conference. And said article just went up on Story Embers today!

Want to take a peek at it?

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Conference season has arrived! And that means a fair amount of nail biting for new and returning attendees alike. Meeting authors you admire, pitching your work to agents, and trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible can be stressful.

But if you stash tips and tricks in your pocket, your first writing conference can be an enriching experience. No matter what stage you’re in—whether you’re drafting a novel, have finished one, or are engrossed in marketing—you’re passionate about impacting others through fiction. You mustn’t let fear hold you back from building relationships and learning techniques that will push you toward your goals.

Read the rest of the article on STORY EMBERS 

~ Savannah Grace

have you ever been to a writing conference? 

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