As you read this, I am on my way to Dallas and the RWA Conference….unless American Airlines and/or weather factors derail my plans. Every year there are big debates about the benefits of RWA and whether the yearly membership and conference prices are too high. For me, these are costs worth assuming. Sure, things are said and done in RWA that I find annoying. That happens in every group. Nothing new there. The weaknesses are easy to poke at, see and examine. But there are positives as well.
What I need from, and get out of, the Conference has changed as my writing career has changed. This year my time is filled with events that are more social than anything else. This one is less about writing sessions than it is about getting in touch with folks. Frankly, I like this way better. And, really, what I’ve always gotten out of the RWA Conference is a motivation jumpstart. Seeing all those amazing authors gathered in one place, talking with readers and writers and industry professionals, gets me excited to get home and get writing.
Have a good week!
I’m glad you’re taking the opportunity to mingle and socialize more with readers and other writers instead of spending the time “going to class”. I truly believe it’s good for a writer to take a little down time to absorb what’s around them – not necessarily for research purposes but to re-charge, reconnect. Have a fabulous time. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
Enjoy your time in Dallas and have a great time socializing.
Have a great time at the conference and hope you have lots to share with us when you get back home.
Have a great time in Dallas. I hope everyone you meet is kind and friendly. I can’t wait to hear everyone’s stories when they get back.
As far as the fees for RWA, as an aspiring writer I haven’t joined because of the fees, but I will hopefully be changing that in the next month or so. I really want to get hooked up with a good critique partner and I here that joining RWA helps with that.
Have a fabulous time! I hope that you let us know how it went!
Have a great time. Bring back some great stories.
Have a wonderful time – bring us back some fun stories. Am sure you will get inspired from all those wonderful authors – not that you need it. Am getting YMDRC soon.
I really enjoyed meeting you!