Ha, you know things are hectic when I’m posting a Thursday Thirteen on a Friday. But better a little late than never, right?
Every year, the Chicago-North RWA chapter of Romance Writers of America holds a writer’s conference called Spring Fling. It starts today and ends on Saturday night, I’m going, and I’m giddy with excitement! Here’s why:
- It’s my first writer’s conference ever
- I’m scheduled to have my very first in-person pitch to an agent
- I get to spend time with my wonderful writing buddy
- I’ll meet some lovely Romance Divas in person
- Will spend time with some Windy City RWA author buddies, too
- Chance to meet some editors at publishing houses I admire
- Lots of great writing workshops
- Books and book signings!
- Get to show off my brand new author business cards
- Hang out with published romance authors
- Get practice pitching my work in person
- There’s going to be a Chocolate Reception! (just the thought sends tingles up my spine)
- The experience. I think this will be a good first experience for me: smaller, close to home and I’ll have plenty of awesome writerly pals there with me. Should make some of the bigger conferences seem less intimidating to me.
So I’m very much looking forward to two full days of networking and education on the business and craft of writing. I’ll post an update in a couple of days.
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when you get super rich from having all your books published will you pay off my house for me?
I mean you won't be able to spend it all….so why not share
I'm just sayin'
lol
sounds fun….
As her personal (just now self-appointed business manger) the answer is No…I've already earmarked that money for the cabana boy to wash my back daily.
Hater!!!!
*laughs* ladies, ladies! If I ever been fabulously rich then I'd be able to shower both of you with gifts and cabana boys (*pauses happily for a moment at the thought of showering with cabana boys*) so we're all good. Just let me GET fabulously rich first, okay?
*smiles* seriously though. Thank you so much for your support.
Well…ok
WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! Oh and PITCH! PITCH! PITCH! PITCH! 
have a great time and best of luck with the agent…
fingers and everything crossed for you….
hugs
Thank you so much, london! Your crossed fingers must have helped, but the agent is interested in reading more! *squeals*
I am so excited for you! Good luck with your first big conference and if you get nervous during a pitch imagine the agent/publisher covered in chocolate. That should make you that much more driven to win them over.
I luv you, CC
**hugs**
Have the BEST time, and I want all the deets about the sexy flexy male models(for the book covers, of course) you turned out, kay?
*MWAH*
*smooches you* I DID have the best time, really! And I appreciate you believing in me and staying in touch – a sweet word from you always lifts my spirits.
*steals some more smooches*
My favorite is #3. : ) : )
Tee hee, mine too! Seriously, what took us so long to do that? It was great having fun with you while working on advancing our careers at the same time! You are the bestest writing buddy and friend a gal can have!
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