Julia Kelly's Blog, page 33
July 28, 2014
RWA Has Come and Gone
I’m fried post-RWA so this is all you’re getting from me until I can think straight again. Check back in a week.
Tagged: 2014, first, first timer, Golden Hearts, RITAs, RWA, San Antonio, self-published, workshops, wrap up
July 23, 2014
Greetings from RWA!
As thousands of romance writers begin to congregate in San Antonio, RWA’s annual conference is set to kick off. I’ve been in Texas since Tuesday, and I’ve already had some great time with friends. You can follow my RWA experience on Facebook and Twitter. If you’re at the conference, don’t be afraid to say hi!
Hello from the Alamo with Alexis Anne, Mary Chris Escobar, TJ Kline, and A.L. Parks!
Tagged: A.L. Parks, Alamo, Alexis Anne, annual conference, conference, Facebook, Mary Chris Escobar, romance, romance writers, RWA, San Antonio, TJ Kline, Twitter
July 16, 2014
VIDEO: Getting Ready for RWA
The countdown is officially on! In less than a week I’m going to be at RWA in San Antonio, so I’m starting to make all sorts of lists. Yesterday First Draught ran you through what to expect at the conference and answered some common questions about the RITAs, workshops, registration, and meals.
A few helpful links we mentioned in yesterday’s chat….
Here’s a list of all #RWA14 workshops. Don’t forget that you can follow a certain track (craft, research, marketing, etc.) or pick and choose different kinds of workshops
If you’re interested in the literacy signing we mentioned, a list of authors is here. Remember, it’s open to the public!
Author and Editor appointments are closed for online sign up, but as Alexis mentioned you can snag spots on a first come, first served basis at the conference.
This is the famous Erin Knightley packing video. She is a brilliant packer. Brilliant.
Also don’t forget that you can always reach out to us on Twitter, and let us know if you’re heading to San Antonio!
Tagged: common questions, conference, Erin Knightley, getting ready, lists, literacy signing, novel, packing, romance, Romance Writers of America, RWA, San Antonio, what you need to know, writer
July 15, 2014
REMINDER: First Draught Is Tonight!
Just a reminder that at 8:30 PM EST the women of First Draught and a couple special guests will be running you through everything you need to know in the run up to RWA in San Antonio. We’re talking packing lists, schedules, book transportation, parties, workshops, lunches, everything!
RSVP here for the live talk show or check back to find the archive YouTube video after we’re off the air. We can promise you plenty of laughs and hopefully some helpful advice!
Tagged: First Draught, packing, RWA, schedule, what to expect, workshops
July 9, 2014
VIDEO: So You’re Going to RWA 2014!
RWA is less than two weeks away (at least for those of us arriving on Tuesday), and I couldn’t be more excited. At this point last year I was pretty deep into a month-long freak out about what to wear, who I would meet, and whether anyone would eat dinner with me. Turns out my clothing was fine, I met some women who have become my closest friends, and I never had to eat alone if I didn’t want to.
First Draught is doing a couple videos to get you ready for RWA. Right before the 4th of July we tackled our first about why you would even want to pony up all this cash for a conference. I also hope we put some newcomers at ease, letting them know that people will be friendly and want to talk to them. If anything, you can all come and talk to us!
This is the video of that first chat:
Next Tuesday, July 15th, we’re talking about the practical side to RWA14. We’ll go over what you should pack, how to handle your schedule, and why you should definitely hit up the hotel bar after dinner. You can RSVP to the live video chat by clicking on this link (and that’s where you’ll find the archive video too).
We hope to see you Tuesday, and if you’re new and going to RWA know that it’s going to be a great, overwhelming, inspiring experience.
Tagged: conference, First Draught, newbie, newcomer, romance, RWA, RWA14, video, what to expect, what to pack, what you need to know, writer
