tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post3021532208573547320..comments2024-03-26T07:33:18.502-04:00Comments on WordWranglers: Adventures in Surrey #SIWC16Margiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-86919253329541244542016-11-07T12:04:36.395-05:002016-11-07T12:04:36.395-05:00Wouldn't it be great to all meet in Chicago so...Wouldn't it be great to all meet in Chicago sometime for spring fling? That would be too cool!<br /><br />I'm so glad I took your advice and went to a couple of Robert Dugoni's workshops. Very worthwhile!Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-80891971736257746042016-11-06T00:15:05.676-04:002016-11-06T00:15:05.676-04:00I'm so glad you took my advice and enjoyed Rob...I'm so glad you took my advice and enjoyed Robert Dugoni's workshop. I've been to over ten Willamette Writers Conferences in Portland and to Surrey once. Surrey was my favorite. Maybe because I got to go out of town and stay in a hotel. Lol <br /><br />WWC is minutes away so I just go from home. Plus, a lot of the presenters and workshops get repetitive. I'd love to go to RWA! And Sprong Fling because Nan and Liz always have great stories.Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-82773684148481381052016-11-05T22:17:23.017-04:002016-11-05T22:17:23.017-04:00My problem is there's no local conferences in ...My problem is there's no local conferences in the romance genre, or genre fiction generally, where I live. The only local conference I know of is geared to literary fiction. So I have to travel. You're so lucky to have small intimate conferences close by.Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-11912141240839030392016-11-05T20:42:00.920-04:002016-11-05T20:42:00.920-04:00Sounds like an exciting time. I've only attend...Sounds like an exciting time. I've only attended a small local conference,(several times) but the speakers were good most years and included NY agents and editors. A good experience all around. So glad you enjoyed yours.Emma Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105860311685104182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-83276317535114662812016-11-05T17:28:47.482-04:002016-11-05T17:28:47.482-04:00It's all good, Karyn. Honestly, I didn't e...It's all good, Karyn. Honestly, I didn't expect much from the pitching I did. I hope to go next year, too, and it would be great if you were there. I didn't feel lonely like I thought I would going by myself because everyone was so friendly. Gotta save my pennies until next year!Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-88352316556492776042016-11-05T17:24:34.545-04:002016-11-05T17:24:34.545-04:00Do you go to Spring Fling in Chicago every year? T...Do you go to Spring Fling in Chicago every year? The speakers you spoke of would be very interesting to hear. This is sounding like a conference I should take in someday. Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-49504273851639128242016-11-05T17:17:40.095-04:002016-11-05T17:17:40.095-04:00I've never gone to RWA national. It's so b...I've never gone to RWA national. It's so big that's it's a little intimidating for me, but I'd like to experience it, at least once. Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-71831200052659705502016-11-05T17:15:46.876-04:002016-11-05T17:15:46.876-04:00I'd love to go to a conference in the spring. ...I'd love to go to a conference in the spring. There seems to be so many in fall. Let me know if you plan to go again. I know what you mean about some of the "unnecessary stuff". I seem to have to flail around a lot before I figure out what my story is, and no, it's not very efficient at all!Jana Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624650840243322617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-7577184859762430662016-11-05T11:03:09.768-04:002016-11-05T11:03:09.768-04:00SIWC is an amazing experience. I fully intend to g...SIWC is an amazing experience. I fully intend to go next year. Sorry your pitch sessions didn't turn out how you'd hoped but I know with all the info and inspiration you'll knock it out of the park next year.Karyn Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137027268568162257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-12710713300843361952016-11-05T10:36:48.483-04:002016-11-05T10:36:48.483-04:00I have to agree with Liz--Chicago Spring Fling 201...I have to agree with Liz--Chicago Spring Fling 2014 was amazing! We got to hear Kristin Higgins and Mary Balough speak and we met so many fun writers and attended several interesting sessions. I pitched at Spring Fling 2016 in May and am still waiting on responses--it's nerve-wracking, but all part of the game. Glad you had a good time and thanks for sharing it with us. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809913527142033733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-23350679812675145122016-11-05T09:00:52.809-04:002016-11-05T09:00:52.809-04:00Great post, Jana. Thanks for sharing your experien...Great post, Jana. Thanks for sharing your experience! I haven't beet to a writing conference yet, but am looking forward to RWA in 2017!Ava Cuvayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06312693483840366091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-82727844496382479882016-11-05T07:27:32.244-04:002016-11-05T07:27:32.244-04:00It sounds like a great conference. My favorite eve...It sounds like a great conference. My favorite ever was probably two or three years back when Nan and I went to Spring Fling in Chicago. I think my "story" has to find its way out of some of the unnecessary stuff I surround it with. Not at all efficient!Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com