Comments on: One Amazing Conference!

By: Eva Rieder

Eva Rieder — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 23:17:27 +0000

It is definitely a great sharing and learning experience. I originally started hunting conferences in the back of a book on agents and conferences, but then found more success just googling — I hope you are able to find one over there! Thanks so much for commenting, Elaine!

By: Eva Rieder

Eva Rieder — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 23:15:36 +0000

Sounds great! I will definitely keep it in mind for my next event. Thanks for the information on it!

By: Elaine Jeremiah

Elaine Jeremiah — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 19:06:28 +0000

That sounds wonderful! I think writing can be such a solitary thing that it’s really great when you get the opportunity to connect with other authors face to face. Like you say writing isn’t about being competitive and everyone can bring something new to the conversation. I will have to find out if there are any similar conferences here in the UK.

By: Marylin Warner

Marylin Warner — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 21:31:54 +0000

Three years ago, Writer’s Digest listed it as one of the top ten conferences. It’s Friday-Sunday in April each year, with approx. 30–375 participants, and has authors, agents, editors and publishers who offer workshops, panels, and also sit at the round tables with participants at all the meals. There are over 60 workshop choices. It’s a great place to bring mss. and show to agents and editors.

By: Eva Rieder

Eva Rieder — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:00:25 +0000

It was! I couldn’t be happier.

By: Eva Rieder

Eva Rieder — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:00:10 +0000

Thanks, Marylin! I haven’t heard of the Pikes Conference but I will look into it. Sounds fun! Thanks for visiting and commenting.

By: Eva Rieder

Eva Rieder — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 17:59:24 +0000

I’m glad your experience was similar! It was definitely a blast and I am crossing our fingers that we both have a great next experience. I’m actually pondering a retreat for my next writing adventure. Have you been to one?

By: Scott Moon

Scott Moon — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:27:38 +0000

Sounds like the conference was great!

By: Marylin Warner

Marylin Warner — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:24:54 +0000

Wonderful post! Colorado Springs hosts the Pikes Peak Writers Conference in April of each year, and this year they had quite a turnout for science fiction. You might try it next year.

By: Regina (R.Y.) Swint

Regina (R.Y.) Swint — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:25:40 +0000

Sounds like you had an awesome time! Yay!
I’m happy that you enjoyed the experience so much. I had a similar experience at the Backspace Writers Conference in NYC back in May. Like you, I want to try more conferences and see if the experience is anywhere near as energizing and motivating. Plus, making new friends is always a plus.