Conferences

I'm off to GenreCon on Friday in Sydney. Working full time gives me scarce time to write but the money to attend such things. If you want to write, are writing, or are a fan of a particular genre, Google conferences near you. Some have quite cheap rates for students and those on benefits and/or have online material you can access.

Why bother? I learn heaps of useful things at conferences; get to listen to wonderful writers, editors, agents and publishers, and generally immerse myself in the Art of writing.

Conferences are great to recharge the creative batteries and affirm that wanting to story is a worthwhile and valuable thing. Be sure to choose a conference of interest to you. I have been to those run by Romance Readers and Romance Writers - both are great; and to those relating to fantasy. I'm always glad I made the effort.