by Alycia W. Morales     @AlyciaMorales As conference season approaches, preparations loom around the corner. Now is not the time to procrastinate. Now is the time to prepare for those fifteen-minute appointments, pitches, cramming all that class material into your brain, and networking with other writers, agents, and editors. [tweet_box design="default"…

by Alycia W. Morales      @AlyciaMorales This week, I attended ACFW in Nashville, TN. Along with seeing writer friends I've known for years, I saw some who I'm in awe of and just getting to know. I met new friends, as well. I enjoyed the classes I attended. I brainstormed. I…

by Bethany Jett, @betjett Does anyone else overpack for writers conferences? Next week we'll cover what to bring to the conference, but today let's cover what we need to have with us when we leave our hotel rooms. Just like "writing tight" is one of the hardest skills to hone,…

By Bethany Jett, @betjett Whether it’s your first or fiftieth writers conference, there are some "best kept secrets" about how to get the most out of your conference. Here are 10 Insider Tips: Bring Business Cards This is the time to network. Pass them out like they’re candy. Your name badge…