tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post7509125331880461751..comments2024-03-14T02:21:43.549-07:00Comments on Faeries, Dragons, and Spaceships: Writer Recharge- SDSU Writer's ConferenceMarie Andreashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-28447366856940777642012-02-05T21:19:03.547-08:002012-02-05T21:19:03.547-08:00Thanks Angela! I think you'll love the confer...Thanks Angela! I think you'll love the conference (I've not been to Nationals yet, but any chance to play with other writers, rocks!)<br /><br />Maybe you can hit one of the San Diego ones when you're back in town :)<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-55741622438732460182012-02-04T11:58:52.933-08:002012-02-04T11:58:52.933-08:00I'm glad the conference was a success for you!...I'm glad the conference was a success for you! Nationals will be my first conference ever, and I'm super excited about it. I'm not sure if I'll have anything ready to pitch yet, so I've ranked my priorities as you have. <br /><br />Workshops are amazing in general, and the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. I've learned a lot from the last few I've taken. I'm just finishing one editing workshop this week and starting yet another on Monday. LOL, adding to my arsenal :)Angela McCallisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610798614001745001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-39341948904358633202012-02-02T06:51:08.220-08:002012-02-02T06:51:08.220-08:00The SDSU conference sounded great. I can't wai...The SDSU conference sounded great. I can't wait for RWA Nationals in JulyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019450793013285292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-67431291242322070132012-02-01T21:04:10.810-08:002012-02-01T21:04:10.810-08:00Thanks for coming by and commenting Catrina! I lo...Thanks for coming by and commenting Catrina! I love "Catdragon" that is GREAT!<br /><br />I'm so glad you came to the conference and we met :)Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-43438896803096630932012-02-01T20:36:14.678-08:002012-02-01T20:36:14.678-08:00Writers are a weird breed. Even then, I think you...Writers are a weird breed. Even then, I think you're being too kind. I might be amazing and wonderful, but I am admittedly more delusional than weird. The Fantasy table did rock and I have to say meeting everyone was well worth the drive :)<br />On the flip-side, I will say that most of the classes were well worth it (minus a couple of very odd ones, but even these had their insights) and the agents/editors, although elusive, were helpful. I would have to admit that I received some very good advice...and hopefully made some new friends along the way!<br />The Snarky Catdragon ;p<br />-Catrinacatdragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17365196574534132562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-42330697310187727122012-02-01T18:30:51.989-08:002012-02-01T18:30:51.989-08:00Thanks Melissa, Bob, and Lisa! (And you folks who...Thanks Melissa, Bob, and Lisa! (And you folks who emailed me but couldn't get blogger to play nice!)<br /><br />The one thing with conferences- the more you learn, the more you realize you need to learn ;).<br /><br />Thanks for coming by folks!Marie Andreashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11422636765580836358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-86082273703841217092012-02-01T18:26:56.710-08:002012-02-01T18:26:56.710-08:00Great blog Marie!!!
And I agree with you! I alwa...Great blog Marie!!!<br /><br />And I agree with you! I always get home from a conference very inspired to write. When your creativity tank or perseverance levels are running low, hearing people talk about writing can fire you back up in no time!<br /><br />Congratulations on the SDSU success you had!!! I'm super happy for you!!!<br /><br />Lisa :)Lisa Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209324744019368067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-67291532319186876742012-02-01T14:43:54.544-08:002012-02-01T14:43:54.544-08:00Hi Marie,
At first I thought meeting editors and ...Hi Marie,<br /><br />At first I thought meeting editors and agents to pitch to was the end-all. That you could develop your skills in an ivory tower. Perhaps, but now I think agents and editors are more likely to listen to someone with a professional support network like RWASD. It's not only that, belonging, taking courses, going to meetings, seminars, and networking should make anybody grow at a faster rate. So, I guess you'll not likely have one without the other.RW Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473786472219141232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268238247379169028.post-28989859991326897952012-02-01T09:21:07.270-08:002012-02-01T09:21:07.270-08:00So glad the experience was worthwhile for you, Mar...So glad the experience was worthwhile for you, Marie! I agree with the order of importance you've listed here, as well as the idea that writers should focus on what they have control of (the quality of their writing) before they worry about catching an agent or editor's eye.Melissa Cutlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110444399980196899noreply@blogger.com