Comments for Julie Glover, Writer

Comment on 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences by Beth Camp

Beth Camp — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:34:06 +0000

Your comments made me laugh, especially about those sugar-high snacks that lead to comatose audiences! I definitely agree. And at a PNWA conference, one poor agent (only one?) WAS followed into the bathroom (not me!). Thank you for pointing out the diversity of the attendees. We’re all there for that connection, that feedback, that inspiration. Very helpful comments. And you’re making great progress on ROW80. Good idea to list the books you’re reading and line out those tasks that are DONE, DONE, DONE!

Comment on 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences by Coleen Patrick

Coleen Patrick — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:59:15 +0000

I love what you said about no pompous speeches about money–unless you’re throwing it to the audience. LOL. Looks like DFW was a great experience! Also, love your cards with your book blurbs!

Comment on 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences by Tiffany A White

Tiffany A White — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:33:52 +0000

Here’s another Conference Do for the organizers…

DO have comment cards available for the attendees to complete on the spot.

I’ve attended DFWcon for three years in a row now… in 2011 and 2012, comment cards were handed out at the beginning of each lecture/workshop for those in attendance to rate the speakers. Not so in 2013. Also, at the end of the entire conference in 2011 and 2012, comment cards were handed out to each of the attendees for an overall ranking of the conference. Not so in 2013. Yes, printing costs do increase with each passing year, just like everything else in this world, and someone would have to take the time to read the comment cards… but why not ask for attendee feedback on the spot? I was disappointed there weren’t any comment cards. Most of everything was great, but there were a few classes I would have given a lower score… and I, too, wasn’t a big fan of the staggered schedule.

Oh, and I know exactly which Key Note you are speaking about. His constant references to his bank account, even if he was being facetious (and I don’t think he was), was not appreciated. Honestly, I like the one Key Note set up. Sandra Brown was great in 2011. Listening to her tell us how she got started was inspirational. Same for James Rollins in 2012. I wasn’t thrilled about any of the Key Notes this year. But to be honest, I missed the one Saturday night.

And regarding the class descriptions on the schedules…

DON’T try to be cute when naming your class. Keep to the basics. When I first looked at the schedule, I was not pleased with the classes… I think I found three that I absolutely, positively wanted to attend… and that did not justify the cash spent on the conference. So, I arrived on Saturday and just decided to wing it (based on the more informative class descriptions). All in all, I was THRILLED with the lectures/workshops I attended. All except one that mainly seemed to be a love fest between the two speakers (writer and agent) instead of helpful (it was supposed to be about revisions and I think I wrote down one solid piece of advice).

DFWcon was definitely worth the money. Once I got there. Just sayin’.

Sorry to hijack your comments!

Comment on 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences by Jess Witkins

Jess Witkins — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:17:35 +0000

Love the conference overview and even more so the fact that I got to room with you! Miss you!

How are the edits going? Do you need handerpants to help you focus?

Comment on 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences by Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:56:15 +0000

Why didn’t I meet you the past two years? Did I? (My memory is terrible.) What a pleasure to meet you this time! Thanks for coming by!

Comment on 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences by kimterry

kimterry — Sun, 19 May 2013 23:27:07 +0000

And I thought I was the only disoriented one! It was DFWCon #3 for me, too, but I sorta just stumbled into the first Saturday presentation during the last few minutes.

Comment on 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences by micheleshriver

micheleshriver — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:21:07 +0000

Yeah, I wasn’t crazy about the $3 sodas, but I understand not wanting to spend $3k for people to tale a few sips. I think next year I will just buy some Diet Coke at QT and keep it my hotel fridge, and I can take a bottle with me to the conference. Not a major issue.

Great post, Julie.

Comment on 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences by Gloria Richard Author

Gloria Richard Author — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:50:19 +0000

Someone may have snatched all of the combo cheese and fruit jelly pastries. You were fortunate to get a pastry with ICING. Someone was tempted to lick the topping from those. Dang schedule had people moving through those corridors all the time. *Looking around for someone named Someone* Oh! Kirk? More chocolate and chocolate chip cookies next year, please. I had to walk all the way from one corridor to another to snatch one, or two, or twenty-seven chocolate enhanced sugar-shocks. And, yes I gained MUCH more than fluffy, happy fat cells around the middle from the conference.

Comment on 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences by Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:07:10 +0000

DFW Con actually does a good job overall of recognizing various paths to publication. There is a little more emphasis on getting an agent, but for instance, this year’s Gong Show host is a successful, completely self-published author. Still, I think the set-up for writers’ conferences remains geared for traditional publication, with the assumption by many that you’ll pitch to an agent, sign a publisher contract, and then hit the bookshelves. And that’s not reality for a lot of authors nowadays.

All that said, I am personally aiming for traditional publication. Still, there are some amazing self-pubbers and indie publishers out there. I don’t care how the book is put together, if the book I’m reading is awesome. Thanks so much, Susan!

Comment on 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences by Julie Glover

Julie Glover — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:00:55 +0000

Thanks, Kathy! Now if only my books are as good as my pitches.