Our book designer, Sue Campbell, and yours truly have both been invited to be on faculty for the bi-annual East of Eden Writers Conference for 2010. Held in Steinbeck Country of Salinas, California, this is one of the premier conferences in the country, attracts hundreds of writers and a really top-notch faculty. The conference is sponsored by the South Bay chapter of the 100-year-old California Writers Club. So honored!!
As attendees of my workshops and programs know, I heartily endorse writers conferences as one of the best ways for authors to learn the ropes about the publishing biz, meet fellow writers, learn tons about the craft of writing, and make important connections. How often do you get the chance to sit next to a literary agent at lunch? Conferences are held all over the world (I’m still waiting for an faculty invite to a conference in say, New Zealand or Iceland) and www.shawguides.com is a great resource for checking them out. Closer to home, the Las Vegas Writers Conference is held every April, and features a fine line-up of presenters.
I am THRILLED TO DEATH that you and Sue will be be on the faculty at our next conference. I suggested to Bruce McAllister that he would be a real addition to it as well, but next year is tied up for him. That’s where I met Bruce in 2000 at my very first wruters conference in Asolomar, and I’ve been working with him ever since.
Our club has provided many opportunities for the advancement of writiers, and I’m indebted to them. Having you gals there will make this experience even better.
Betty Auchard