tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306844181126721639.post5066174952043484292..comments2023-10-09T12:51:42.666-04:00Comments on MiG Writers: Investing in Your WritingS. J. Laidlawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15331913537063339275noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306844181126721639.post-15844713479246928512011-02-25T19:22:44.108-05:002011-02-25T19:22:44.108-05:00These are really great points. I just went to a wr...These are really great points. I just went to a writer's conference. FAB-u-lous! Now I'm actually querying. And I'm not going to give up this time like I so love to do. There. I said it in public!!!!!!Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306844181126721639.post-15570009017171401262011-02-12T02:12:23.058-05:002011-02-12T02:12:23.058-05:00I like your 4-step program. I can honestly say I&#...I like your 4-step program. I can honestly say I'm doing all four...well, querying is on hold till march while I finish revision. <br /><br />As for conferences, totally worth it. I only went to one last year but it was a great experience. I met a bunch of great authors, became active in the writing org after the conference, learned great crafting & marketing tips and I actually pitched to an agent. He didn't request my manuscript because he pointed out a plot no-no (for MG, no kidnappings--it implies rape). He helped me brainstorm a work around and now that manuscript is almost ready for querying. Worth every penny. I plan on going to three this year.bfavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164661338051897220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-306844181126721639.post-45670943808378681822011-02-11T13:16:17.672-05:002011-02-11T13:16:17.672-05:00It may seem a little trivial but I always viewed b...It may seem a little trivial but I always viewed business cards as an investment in my writing. Not only are they helpful to pull out at conferences or when you meet a fellow, random writer at Panara Bread (happened to me and a writing buddy last time we had lunch) but they let the world know you take yourself seriously.<br /><br />I love Vista Print for business cards. They are inexpensive and well made and arrive quickly.Carmella Van Vleethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986145304172231832noreply@blogger.com