tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post5130642026963405071..comments2024-03-13T06:31:17.010-04:00Comments on Susan Says: A to Z Challenge: CSusan Gourley/Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-13824104234966904062013-04-07T16:50:49.505-04:002013-04-07T16:50:49.505-04:00I've gone to the summer SCBWI conference two y...I've gone to the summer SCBWI conference two years in a row now, and the dates were just announced for this year. I greatly enjoy it, but I have yet to get really involved. I year I tell myself I'll do a little bit more...talk to a few more people, ask a few more questions in a panel or workshop...not just be a wallflower.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03060064276650474244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-44315322892976789102013-04-04T22:38:22.387-04:002013-04-04T22:38:22.387-04:00I love conferences. I live in Colorado, so I take ...I love conferences. I live in Colorado, so I take advantage of the Northern Colorado Writers Conference (April 26-27 this year) and the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold Conference in Denver in September.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-24287281813458627262013-04-04T11:26:42.324-04:002013-04-04T11:26:42.324-04:00Good luck on the retirement countdown!
With any c...Good luck on the retirement countdown!<br /><br />With any conference or workshop, I feel it's worth it if I walk away with one thing I didn't have before.<br /><br />Barbara<br />D is for: Deadlines <br /><a href="http://www.barbarawhitedaille.com/blog" rel="nofollow">The Daille-y News</a>Barbara White Daillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493545252673453037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-70772499030056907182013-04-04T04:04:06.034-04:002013-04-04T04:04:06.034-04:00Choose your conferences carefully. I've been t...Choose your conferences carefully. I've been to some good ones but also wasted money on some.<br /><br /><a href="http://rosalindadam.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Rosalind Adam is Writing in the Rain</a>Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-85302119416439777432013-04-04T03:19:06.463-04:002013-04-04T03:19:06.463-04:00I'm sure you would have many interesting stori...I'm sure you would have many interesting stories to share. I've never gone to a writers conference before, but it sounds like a worthwhile experience.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-11067837220632287682013-04-04T01:51:58.817-04:002013-04-04T01:51:58.817-04:00I've probably visited about 70 blogs, which is...I've probably visited about 70 blogs, which is way way less than I am supposed to have visited by now! I'm trying to visit about 66 per day (the total number divided by 30 days).<br /><br />As for conferences, I've never been to one, but would LOVE to.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-65897991629781343622013-04-03T23:16:34.982-04:002013-04-03T23:16:34.982-04:00I've never attended a writers' conference,...I've never attended a writers' conference, mostly because of the cost (and the location), but I'd like to hear from you after you return!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-54128902284195441892013-04-03T23:04:31.649-04:002013-04-03T23:04:31.649-04:00I think I'd struggle to think of something to ...I think I'd struggle to think of something to present at a conference too! I've never been to one personally, I'm more of an online social person. :)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rinellegrey.com" rel="nofollow">Rinelle Grey</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651744055513494283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-65168459481814466392013-04-03T22:44:08.518-04:002013-04-03T22:44:08.518-04:00After reading so many or your blogs, I think lots ...After reading so many or your blogs, I think lots of my visitors could do some presentations at conferences. I can't wait to attend one next year.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-25030248073040175562013-04-03T21:58:15.681-04:002013-04-03T21:58:15.681-04:00Absolutely a conference experience in ones field o...Absolutely a conference experience in ones field of expertise or interest is worth the time, effort and expense. I've been to many in several areas of interest and expertise and come away with tools for improvement, inspiration to do more and enough fabric to last a lifetime. You guessed it...been to the Houston Internation Quilt Festival. LOL!!!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by so I could return the visit. I caught up on your AtoZ and enjoyed your post very much. I think you'll make a great conference speaker.<br />Sue~<a href="http://collectintexasgal.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">CollectInTexasGal</a><br />AtoZ LoneStar Quilting Bee<br />Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-28062785287894698572013-04-03T21:54:49.645-04:002013-04-03T21:54:49.645-04:00I have yet to attend a conference. Maybe I'll ...I have yet to attend a conference. Maybe I'll get lucky and hear you speak at one I eventually attend. ;)Kimberly Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588782441929008886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-78968664104502015492013-04-03T21:02:54.238-04:002013-04-03T21:02:54.238-04:00I want to go to a conference and soak up all the i...I want to go to a conference and soak up all the information and meet lots of people. Someday I'll get there, when the finances come in and my kids are a little older. Someday. S.P. Bowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746614009206426805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-52732480828985693982013-04-03T19:06:00.165-04:002013-04-03T19:06:00.165-04:00I would love to see you speak all by yourself. I ...I would love to see you speak all by yourself. I know you are an expert and have tons of goodies to share.<br /><br />The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-29736876970345598502013-04-03T18:59:43.688-04:002013-04-03T18:59:43.688-04:00I'm sure you have loads to offer - hey I alway...I'm sure you have loads to offer - hey I always think other bloggers have loads more knowledge and wisdom, but we are all in the same boat. I say go for it!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-22619759495090102132013-04-03T17:31:51.079-04:002013-04-03T17:31:51.079-04:00I've never been to one, although I was invited...I've never been to one, although I was invited to be one of the authors at a science fiction convention. Don't think speaking to a crowd is for me!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-28853532060180015572013-04-03T16:53:57.188-04:002013-04-03T16:53:57.188-04:00I've never been to a conference, either, but f...I've never been to a conference, either, but from what I've heard of other people's experiences they seem like they're worth it. <br /><br />Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-91571823370261537142013-04-03T16:30:40.259-04:002013-04-03T16:30:40.259-04:00I love your retirement countdown widget on the sid...I love your retirement countdown widget on the side bar... so cool!<br />Oh, how I'd LOVE to attend a writers conference. It sounds like such an enriching experience!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-51373242620635323722013-04-03T15:41:34.219-04:002013-04-03T15:41:34.219-04:00I have never attended a writing conference, howeve...I have never attended a writing conference, however networking opportunities are invaluable - particularly if those opportunities are not otherwise available to you. Printed Portalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545784560009320487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-48576497231652108922013-04-03T15:08:35.229-04:002013-04-03T15:08:35.229-04:00I've never been to a writing conference, but I...I've never been to a writing conference, but I'd like to give it a shot sometime :)<br /><br />Jamie @ Mithril Wisdom<br />www.mithrilwisdom.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548680159204361401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-2320978919955336532013-04-03T14:35:00.240-04:002013-04-03T14:35:00.240-04:00I've never had the chance to attend a conferen...I've never had the chance to attend a conference, but I'd like to someday.Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-55074973325469726222013-04-03T13:05:45.458-04:002013-04-03T13:05:45.458-04:00I wish I could attend a lot of conferences, but al...I wish I could attend a lot of conferences, but alas time and money prevent it. This year, i might skip the SCBWI summer conference in favor of the writing retreat. Sigh. I need to win the lottery!<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-89006887269409508362013-04-03T12:55:14.184-04:002013-04-03T12:55:14.184-04:00I've only been able to attend one conference, ...I've only been able to attend one conference, but it was a wonderful experience and I look forward to attending more in the future. Unfortunately, the cost of some of these conferences is a deterrent. Emily Gentherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720127792394245223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-76774745736606145972013-04-03T11:46:23.185-04:002013-04-03T11:46:23.185-04:00I've been to several writing conferences, and ...I've been to several writing conferences, and each time I came home with something of value. Networking IS a big part of conferences, writing and non. I don't think one has to necessarily feel required to GIVE anything. Sometimes just being with other writers, those who 'speak your language' is one of the greatest benefits. You can talk about killing off Amy without anyone calling the cops. Ha.Peggy Blann Phiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181446367876764390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-19262514641063061882013-04-03T08:39:05.535-04:002013-04-03T08:39:05.535-04:00I went to SCBWI"s winter conference twice. It...I went to SCBWI"s winter conference twice. It was wonderful, something I think every writer could benefit from. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-556528429571644528.post-75512739623214909332013-04-03T08:35:25.334-04:002013-04-03T08:35:25.334-04:00I've always wanted to attend a writing confere...I've always wanted to attend a writing conference. I get a lot out of other conferences that I attend for work (I work for a hospice) so I am sure it would be beneficial. Good luck to you, I hope you do present one day! <br /><br />Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024074128993087748noreply@blogger.com