Fun in the Sun

And business too!

Well business MOSTLY. If you're a multi-published author, I beg you to check out Novelist's Inc (NINC), "the only writer's organization devoted exclusively to the needs of multi-published novelists." AND also taken directly from their website – "Ninc is all about the business of the business. Whether a two-book author or a 102 book author, if you're serious about your career, this is the place to be. Ninc, the lifeline for career authors."

Why am I telling you this when many of you who visit us at Plotmonkeys are readers? Because some of you are authors. And all of you are people who are passionate about something in life and so this Blog will pertain to you too. This past week, I traveled to St. Pete for the NINC Conference. As a bonus, I spent five whole days hanging out with Julie who made it her mission to taste every frou frou drink on the menu by the pool bar – but that's another story! At this conference, I discovered so much about the BUSINESS of writing my head is still spinning 5 days later. I sat in sessions and took pages and pages of notes like I was back in college. I met new people, hung out with old friends, and most importantly recharged both personally and professionally.

So how does this blog apply to the nonwriters among us?

1. If you love something, it pays to keep fresh, keep up, and keep learning.

2. If you are stressed, it also pays to take a time out – I wish we could all go to the sunny beach whenever we need a break, but since that's not always possible, remember you can always close your eyes and wish yourself there!

And now here are some photos from the week.

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Notice they're the most important things – scenery and friendship!