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    The YDubs Conference 2019

    June 21, 2019 /

    I still can’t believe that I actually got to go to the debut YDubs conference in North Carolina last week. It was a dream come true. (If you don’t know what YDubs is, go here to check it out! If I had to describe it in one word I’d say: SPLENDIFEROUS! Everything about it was so inspiring, encouraging, and uplifting. For the first two days there was nothing but laughter and smiles (and lots of hugs). The last day included more laughing, smiling, and hugging, but also some tears. But enough words, let’s have some pictures! Day One: June 11 It took us 8.5 hours to drive down. Thankfully I…

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    The Ultimate Writing Conference Guide: You’re Finally Here–What To Do At The Conference

    May 31, 2019 /

    You walk in the door of the conference and are instantly surrounded by the buzz of conversation and clusters of strangers with name tags. Oh boy. What was I thinking? I can’t do this thing. Maybe I should go back to the car. But you paid for it, so you decide to stick it out for the afternoon. Maybe you won’t come back tomorrow.   Most writers are introverts. (I am!) Conferences are scary. There are a bunch of strangers and most of them seem to know each other, leaving you by yourself. Going to a writer’s conference gives you the chance to rebel against the stereotype. You get to…

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    May 17, 2019 /

    Welcome back! Today we’re talking about preparing for a writing conference. If you missed last week’s post, you can find it here: How to pick a conference After you have picked the conference you wish to attend and registered, there are a few things you should do before you arrive.   Conference Schedule Print off the conference schedule, which should be easily found on their website and/or social media. Then, take a highlighter and pick what sessions you want to attend. If you can’t make up your mind yet, don’t worry! Sometimes sessions are moved or canceled, making the choice easier for you. Looking over the schedule beforehand helps you…

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    The Ultimate Guide to Writing Conferences: Where to Go–How to Pick a Conference

    May 10, 2019 /

    Summer is writing conference season. I hope this four part series will help you to be able to easily navigate the overwhelming mess conferences can be. The first thing you need to do is pick the conference you wish to attend. And there are thousands of conferences around the country. There are Christian conferences, secular, fantasy, romance, basically anything you can think of, there’s probably a conference for it. I told you. It’s overwhelming. Here are a handful of ideas to help you narrow down your choices.   Consider the Geography Conferences are all over the place. And if you’re like me, you can’t easily get across the country. It’s…

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