The Con Agent

[carrie_ryan]

This is crossposted from the Manuscript Mavens:

This weekend I went to a local con - ConCarolinas (for a recap, see JP's post here). It was awesome -- totally tons of fun and my first SFF con! Of course, because I didn't even hear about the con until the Monday before and therefore couldn't pre-register, I went rather stealth :)

But here's the thing

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[cyn2write]

I don't think so. With conferences, appearances matter. And I'd rather just let my work speak for itself. Plus, I've never been to a conference before. All that to change this weekend, though!

[carrie_ryan]

Ooh yay! What conference are you going to? And I think in the end, the work is always going to speak for itself unless you have a huge platform.

[cyn2write]

SCBWI NJ! I am so excited! I think the most important benefit from conferences is just networking with other writers and getting motivated-- you know?

[carrie_ryan]

I totally agree! I was saying to someone else, you get a writer's high going to conferences. And also, I just love talking about books and the industry and all things related. As much fun as it is to talk about these things online, to be able to sit around indulging in it all... just wonderful!

Have a great time at SCBWI NJ! I haven't been to any SCBWI conferences yet. I need to start looking into cons for next year!

[cyn2write]

Yes, I love talking all things writing, so I should have a blast! But I'm saving up all my money for conferences closer to when my book releases, next year!!