tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post807099882330221750..comments2024-03-29T03:31:03.598+10:00Comments on Wagging Tales: 8 Reasons To Attend Writers FestivalsCharmaine Clancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18059559142070140041noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-89785428226231292652011-04-30T04:51:29.629+10:002011-04-30T04:51:29.629+10:00You must be so excited and it sounds like you have...You must be so excited and it sounds like you have the right attitude and expectations so you will really benefit from the experience. I have never attended a writer's conference, workshop, or festival, but I plan to attend Thriller Fest this summer in NYC. I know what you mean about the expense, but I feel that the benefit justifies the cost.<br /><br />With the exception of one person ( a blog I ran across a few days ago-cannot remember the name) I have only heard good experiences and positive comments from other writers both published and unpublished who have attended these events.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />MelissaMelissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-41288999747560481972010-07-29T12:13:43.456+10:002010-07-29T12:13:43.456+10:00great post
very goodgreat post<br />very goodRoller shoeshttp://www.evolution-shoes.com/Roller-shoes-c3.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-23136214942473328152010-07-29T07:28:33.481+10:002010-07-29T07:28:33.481+10:00I've attended several workshops. Knowledge was...I've attended several workshops. Knowledge was a great gift. Made some contacts that way, too. <br /><br />I've attended teh local writers conference and another in Portland last fall.<br /><br />This year, I'm attending Willamette Writers in Portland [9 days - I"m pitching my 1st novel - deadlines are great motivation] and I will be attending a sci-fi convention in Portland in November. It has a writers workshop component & I'll get some advice on making my short stories better.<br /><br />I hope to make more contacts & I hope to sell a novel. :)<br /><br />Meeting & speaking with other writers is great.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-53026483446978664572010-07-29T07:07:51.968+10:002010-07-29T07:07:51.968+10:00Lynda - Wow, my hubby would think 'here's ...Lynda - Wow, my hubby would think 'here's a pen, a piece of paper, what else do you you need to write?" At first he raised an eyebrow at the expense (and the fact that I want to attend one in a different State), but he always gives in :-)<br /><br />Jemi - Do it! Go festival - It will be fun (I hope).<br /><br />Clarissa - Truth - I'm a little scared too.<br /><br />Elaine - I could always make my own badge - oooh and decoupage it!<br /><br />Davin - I have many phobias (spiders, planes, fertilised eggs being able to split in two and create identical people, et, etc) one of them is vomiting - thanks, now I'm worried ;-j I won't overdue it, I'm only attending one day of conferences this time and the other days I'll just wander around and check out the free entertainment :-)Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-86141084345345983602010-07-29T02:26:04.104+10:002010-07-29T02:26:04.104+10:00I've been to a few. After the first one, I got...I've been to a few. After the first one, I got really intimidated because I think I went with the mindset of thinking that I was one of very few writers. To be surrounded by a sea of other writers made me want to vomit. Now, when I go, I tell myself to just hang around for a little while and not overdo it.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-18278526702316639532010-07-29T01:14:25.909+10:002010-07-29T01:14:25.909+10:00The Writers'Festival sounds so exciting. I hav...The Writers'Festival sounds so exciting. I have my fingers crossed that you get a badge with your name on it, maybe you could add AUTHOR underneath it ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459671422564355990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-14684727033307218062010-07-28T23:13:36.834+10:002010-07-28T23:13:36.834+10:00I have never attended one. In fact, the thought of...I have never attended one. In fact, the thought of it scares me to death... all those people!<br /><br />However, I know I should. I'm trying to build up the courage.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-4829234644054881972010-07-28T22:33:53.093+10:002010-07-28T22:33:53.093+10:00Sounds like so much fun. We don't have anythin...Sounds like so much fun. We don't have anything like this near my city. I'd love to attend one. I think it would be great to soak up all that knowledge and experience :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2774506789160968096.post-15826086410693057742010-07-28T17:12:25.086+10:002010-07-28T17:12:25.086+10:00I'm really excited for you with the festival. ...I'm really excited for you with the festival. If I told my husband, I'm sure he would make me go to it. Hmm...maybe I should go to the festival? I've not been to one either but I know their benefits from reading about other writers' experiences. hmm....Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.com