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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