Next Friday I am attending my first ever writer’s conference,and I am starting to get the jitters. This is my first real opportunity to mingle with not only other authors, but agents and editors from some of the best companies in the business. To say that I am intimidated would be a severe understatement.
As I write this I am putting the polishing touches on both my paranormal and my cowboy stories. My goal was to have both ready to go by conference time and the fact I completed it is tremendous. I know that I can meet a deadline, even if it is one of my own choosing, without pulling my hair out, or staying up all hours to do so. With this goal achieved, I am making new ones about my expectations for this conference.
- Sell novel to agent and/or publisher. (Lofty goal I know, but I will shoot for the moon)
- Make at least five new friends.
- Introduce myself to at least fifteen people I have never met.
- Stay awake for every class and all post class events.
- No matter what, know in my heart that my writing is good. Even if I feel like crap after a class, my writing is still good.
My aunt will be attending with me. She has been dabbling as a writer for years, but only kept it at that. When I launched myself into this art form, she said I inspired her to pick up her pencil and give it another go. This conference is an even bigger leap for her to take than me. She has always supported me in everything I’ve done, and I’m glad that I can return that love back. We can both be there together to encourage and commiserate, just like family should.
So, Aiden and Trey, I hope you’re ready to smile pretty and flex those abs, and let’s go get mama a new pair of shoes. Choos preferrably.