Okay, so it's not until April, but if I blog about it now, I get all sorts of, well, entries in a contest which could lead to a cool prize... well cool for me, anyway. If I win, I get to sit at a table with really, really talented authors and editors while we enjoy a concert by Shaun Barrowes. (Yeah, I don't know him either, but he was on American Idol Season 7. One of the top 48 contestants.)
The conference I'm going to was suggested by my college roomate Susan (Hi Susan!), who is awesome enough to come all the way up from Arizona to attend with me. The first book I publish is going to be dedicated to Susan--she's that cool. (Of course, if the book is dedicated to her, it might affect the percieved validity of her A+++ book review--what other grade could she give me?--on her awesome book blog, blogginboutbooks.com, so maybe I'll have to consider what's more important to me.... :))
But I digress. The conference is LDS Story Makers (full conference info here) and will be held at the Provo Marriot hotel on April 23-24. Susan and I have registered for the boot camp feature, which meets early each morning and is billed as... intense. I'm excited for it--mostly because it means that now I have a deadline. I've decided I love deadlines. When it's just me writing along, with the vague goal of submitting something for publication when I get it done... well, let's just say I've been working on this current book for about two years now and have comparatively little written to show for it. Deadlines are cool.
The other cool part about the conference is the talented writers who are presenting at it. Jessica Day George, David Farland, and James Dashner will all be at the winner's table for the concert, and other awesome writers, editors, agents, and other industry-types will be there to impart the secrets of their success. Or at least, I assume that's what they're doing. As noted at top, this is my first time. In particular, I want to learn the (rumored) magnificence of Bree Despain's color-coded editing system. I love, love, love color-coding. :)
For any of you who may be interested in attending with us, we're staying with my relatives (to cut costs) and we can probably find room for one or two more close friends. After you register for the conference, be sure to check out the Show Your Love for the Storymakers Contest, here. That's the contest that lets you sit next to [me and] Jessica Day George. :)
Let me know if you register!
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I'm going to a conference in Utah the next month so I guess we won't be there together. :(
You can dedicate your book to me . . . which conference would Charlotte be going to? The Mormon Mommy Bloggers? The NCMO Conference? The Displaced Sandy Girls Conference?
It actually is Mormon Mommy Bloggers. Now don't you feel silly. (Or should I?) I've been doing only CMO for a long time now.
it really is!?! guess it's a good thing I put the other guesses too so you could tell I was TRYING to be funny (all for Robin's sake so that she can feel special that we're hijacking her blog)! I think Robin should be the new Jack Weyland . . .
Cire, bite your tongue!
Charlotte, I think it's a bit odd that there's a conference for blogging. :) You mean there's more to it than just rambling? When will you be there?
Have a great time! I'm so glad you are blogging again - it really is a great writing outlet...
Ah, you're so sweet, even if you're trying to win a contest I want to win. We'll just see who comes out victorious ... Mwah ha ha!
Did I tell you I'm reading David Farland's book about the Willie and Martin handcart companies? Not sure what I think so far. I guess I better be careful what I say in case I end up eating dinner with him :)
I'm feeling strangely left out of this old roommate banter. Somebody pay attention to me!
Well you should come to my conference with me, Cami, then it will be 2 against 2.
There are ton of conferences about blogging, but this one is for more casual bloggers. I'll be there the last weekend in May- just a couple blocks from our old neighborhood.
I'm excited to meet you there. It's a lot of fun!
Claudia--I've found the secret to frequent blogging: I just need someone to offer me a prize. :)
Susan--obviously, we should both win. Who could be more deserving? I've been reading lots of books by confernce presenters lately--including David Farlands Runelords series. Really interesting magical system. :)
Cami--as if anyone could ever ignore you! You were always the most energetic of us all. My blog is humbled to be in your presence. You should totally come with us to the conference. If you write 600 words a day between now and then, you'll have almost 50,000 words!
Charlotte--dump the bloggers and come learn how to get paid for writing! :)
Jaime! Nice to "meet" you. My boys enjoyed the singing monks on your blog. :) See, everyone: Jaime came by to tally my numerous points so she can award me the prize at the conference. Go, me. You're welcome anytime, Jaime.
(I guess I should try to put more interesting stuff on here to draw people back, huh?)
I KNOW SHAUN BARROWES!!!! His family was in our ward up in AK. He is awesome and is a great performer. You will love it! I want to come with you :)
Melissa--come! The more the merrier! Plus, you can use your I-know-the-performer coolness to break the ice with all the cool authors who will be there! And get us backstage to see Shaun (after the show, once we've been converted as fans and can be properly star-struck).
Have fun at the conference. They're always cool to attend and the networking is awesome. ;-)
Demon/Tyhitia--thanks for stopping by! Will you be at the conference? I went snooping on your blog and noticed you are friends with Aprilynne Pike--I'm right at the end of Wings right now. Stupid lunch hour ended at the worst spot!
I love writer's conferences. I'm excited for you that you'll be able to attend your first one. I'm not going to the same one, but I'm way excited for the one I'll be attending in June.
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