Shawn L. Bird

Just home from the Word on the Lake Festival for Readers and Writers, I am feeling exhausted and exhilarated.   Here’s why!

1. There is joy in the camaraderie of like-minded souls.

2. It’s fun meeting new authors with fascinating books and interesting journeys.

3. It’s rewarding to interact with readers who love your work, and to intrigue others to pick up your work for the first time.

4. People with more experience have answers to questions you have, plus answers to questions you don’t know you have.

5. It feels great when you can share your knowledge with others to help them solve a problem.

6.  Socializing with professional authors, publishers, and editors over meals and in hallways expands your connections to talented people in the industry.

What writing conference have you attended, and which ones do you dream of attending?  Why?