Monday, October 4, 2010

Writing Conferences

I have never been to a writing conference and want to go to one so badly.  I would love to be able to pitch my book in front of an agent or publisher and see what their facial expression is in reguards to it. 

I was searching for some Writing conferences this weekend and found one that is right down my alley.  The 19th Annual ANWA Writers Conference.  It is an LDS (Latter Day Saint) conference and with my book being in that arena I feel this would be perfect for me! 

The only problem is that the conference is in Arizona and I live in Alabama (will be living in Kentucky in Feb. when the conference is being held).  What an opportunity to it would be for me to be able to go and just be in the thick of all that is writing.  I guess I will have to see how it pans out and if I can make my dreams a reality.

Any writers out there been to a conference?  Are they really as completely awesome as I am imaging them?

19 comments:

Let'sMakeADifference said...

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Pink Media Studio said...

I have never been but would love to go too! I am now your newest follower:) I would love to have your follow at www.pinkdivacafe.com
Noel

Anonymous said...

Follow back:-)
Nan

Kristin said...

Hi, I hope you get to go. Came over from MBC. Following you now.

Kristin
http://www.Kristinsreview.com

Mayra Calvani said...

Hi Deana,

Thanks for following my blog, Mayra's Secret Bookcase!

I'm going to follow yours now.

Take note of the Muse Online Writer's Conference. It's free and awesome. It'll take place from October 11th until the 17th. I'm not sure if you can still register but you can check at:
http://themuseonlinewritersconference.com/

Hermana Maw said...

You are going to love conerences! I call them my normal place. It's where I suddenly fit in with the people around me. AND if I start staring off into space imagining a scene, I'm not the only one. :)

wacki04@TheKing'sCourt IV said...

I've never been either :(

New follower from MBC Simply Follow! Hope you can stop by and return the follow :)

http://thekingscourt4.blogspot.com/

Deana said...

Thanks so much for following me ladies and your nice comments. I really hope I get to go too!

Mayra: Thanks for the link to the conference. I am absolutely checking that out!

LeishMaw: I am so happy that you feel that way. I really think I will fit in perfectly at these things:)

Lori Johnston said...

Hi Deana -
Thanks so much for visiting and following Television Nirvana.

I have never been to a writers' conference but I would love it. I hope you make it to the KY conference and write about it on your blog (newest follower, BTW!)

Also, CONGRATS on finishing your book! What an accomplishment! I have been writing since I was 8 but have yet to finish a book completely. You are inspiring!

~Lori
www.psychoticstate.net
www.tvnirvana.blogspot.com
www.chickflickheaven.blogspot.com

Deana said...

Thanks Lori! I hope I make it to the conference to. I wish it was in KY however, that would be perfect. That is where I am moving and the conference is in Arizona:(

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KristinMarieCA said...

Congratulations on finishing the book, and best of luck! It's scary having your work critiqued - and I've only done so in University classes, I can't imagine presenting something to a publisher! Have fun with it!!!

I am following from the one of the blog hops! Would love for you to stop by and say hello some time :) Be sure to check out my Giveaway for an EcoMom giftcard! Have a wonderful weekend!

Kristin
Born 2 Be Mom

Carissa said...

Hey Deana! Thank you for the add! Stopping by to leave some love from Book Blogs. I'm a new follower now! Good luck with the writing conference!

Shawnte said...

I haven't been to the conference, but YOU CAN DO IT! Good luck! Thanks for following, and now I'm following back.

To answer your question I am on Etsy but not really that active (not enough time) That'll change come January though. Thank You, looking forward to reading more.

Nicki said...

Newly following you. Thanks for stopping by my site!

GossamerJewelBox said...

Hey! I lived in Alabama for about a year while my husband was in the Air Force! I'm also LDS, like you! And I'm now following you back! Thanks for visiting my blog (www.thegossamerjewelbox.blogspot.com)

Your blog is lovely!!!

Deana said...

Gossamer...
Love finding a fellow Alabamian and LDS lady:) Thanks for stopping by!

Deana said...

Gossamer...
Love finding a fellow Alabamian and LDS lady:) Thanks for stopping by!

Mommy of 3 said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm following back from MBC. :)