Conference Confidence

Writer…Definitely Interrupted!

I can’t go into details right now, but I could really use your prayers. I’m supposed to leave tomorrow for the ACFW conference, and I’m experiencing somewhat of a family crisis (not my immediate family). I’m a little shaken and don’t know how everything is going to work out, but God does. And he is…

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Conference Confidence Countdown!

I’m running out of steam for this column so I’ve linked to some awesome must reads for conference confidence. So why you read them, I’ll be taking my own advice and getting my finger and toe nails done. Then this weekend is all about planning my wardrobe! Let me know what you’re conference preparations for…

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Getting Yourself Ready for Conference!

Okay ladies. If you haven’t already, it’s time to schedule your manicures, pedicures, haircuts/color and facial hair waxing! Yes, it’s important to look your best at these writer conferences. While you’re beautifying yourself, don’t forget to make sure all your conference clothing is dry cleaned and pressed! Make a list of all the things you…

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Getting Yourself Noticed Part II

Guest blogger, Camy Tang, the master of marketing oneself, is here to help us get ready for the ACFW conference in a couple of weeks. For Seniors: By this stage, you’ve met several agents/editors and feel comfortable talking with them. You don’t have that Oh-my-gosh-you’re-an-editor/agent look or I’m-naked-in-front-of-a-crowd look when you talk to them. This…

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14 Days…

I’ve got 14 days to get ready for ACFW which included cutting my 24 page synopsis down to 3 pages. ACK! I thought writing the synopsis was hard. This is even harder! And it’s only one thing on my list! So much to do, so little time!!! UPDATE: I’m down to 5 pages! Now I…

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Getting Yourself Noticed Part I

Guest blogger, Camy Tang, the master of marketing oneself, is here to help us get ready for the ACFW conference in a couple of weeks. Meeting editors and agents at conference The best place to meet editors and agents is at a scheduled appointment. Some conferences will schedule these for you, other times you must…

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Editor & Agent Appointments

How’s everyone doing so far? My One Sheet just needs to be printed, and I’m still tweaking my proposal. I have yet to order my business cards (I know 3 weeks until conference), and my notebook is about 90% ready to go. This weekend I finished editing my ACFW critique with the amazing and talented…

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I Interrupt this Conference Confidence Series…

The kids just left for the first day of school, and I’m trying to get caught up on my own notebook, so the only conference prep I have for you to day is to review what we’ve already discussed and get working. Only a month unitl ACFW! YIKES! But to help lift your spirits in…

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Conference Confidence: Notebook

Supplies you’ll need for your notebook: (1) 1 1/2 in binder (10-20) plastic pages to put your papers in (I’ll totally at a loss to what you call these things!) (1) pack of dividers (2-3) Baseball card pages or business card holders. You can get these at Walmart Business Cards Thank You cards with stamps…

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Conference Confidence Tidbits

I’m going to start making my conference notebook this week. So if you want to join me, go out and buy a 1 1/2 inch notebook with dividers with pockets. While you’re at it, don’t forget to buy some thankyou notes and check out www.vistaprint.com for free business cards! I’ll be back Monday, telling you…

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