Tag Archives: writing conferences

Who Are Literary Agents and Editors Anyway?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by writersinthestorm

by Kathryn Craft Turning Whine into Gold In response to a tweet promoting a recent Twitter submission event, I received the following response:  “To put it delicately, f*** the agents and editors. Never pander to what they’re looking for.” (Asterisks … Continue reading →

Posted in Bumps & Bruises on the Road to Publication | Tagged , , , , | 89 Comments

My First RWA National Conference Memories

Posted on June 11, 2012 by writersinthestorm

by Fae Rowen My first RWA National Conference was the last time it was held in Anaheim. It was a long time ago, maybe 1997. I had just joined OCC and RWA in February of the same year. I’d finished … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Miscellaneous | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

Conferences – Part 2: Where The Editors and Agents Are

Posted on April 11, 2012 by writersinthestorm

by Jenny Hansen On Monday, Laura Drake gave us amazing tips on How To Improve Our Pitching. I’ve got to admit, I was totally impressed. As extroverted as I am, I’d almost rather get a root canal than go to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bumps & Bruises on the Road to Publication | Tagged , , , , , | 21 Comments

One Approach to Genre Fiction, or “This Way to ‘The End’”

Posted on November 18, 2011 by writersinthestorm

We’re happy to introduce you to James Preston, author of the award-winning Surf City Mysteries series.  James’ wife, Nancy, encouraged Fae Rowen to write her first book.  James encouraged Fae to go to the San Diego Writers Conference to learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Guests, Craft | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 19 Comments