Writers’ Conferences: What’s in Them for YOU?

I recently led a workshop for Arizona Mystery Writers about choosing a writers’ conference that meets your needs. What fun! Learned about other great conferences from my co-presenter, Kelli Peacock, and audience members. I’m a mystery writer, so my focus here is on mystery conferences.

As an introduction, let’s be certain of the distinction between the kinds of conferences that exist out there. Conventions are for fans. Examples of conventions are Bouchercon, World Mystery Convention; Left Co...