Exhausted. Happy. Inspired.That's how you come home from a Writer's Conference.
I arrived home yesterday feeling like every part of my body was aching - from brain to toes - and I had no capacity to do anything but prep my photos for a few conference posts.
When I crawled into bed, I couldn't even make it through a chapter of one of my {many} newly purchased books before I was dead to the world - not waking until almost 1 pm today with drool down the side of my face.
I have such a list facing me now and so much information to sort through.
You see, a writer's conference empties you of empty space and pours in an overwhelming amount of do this and this and this and this...which is why we go - to be fed and pushed back out into our own spaces with a better understanding of why we do what we do - why we write {and how to accomplish it}.
I came away with a promising line on a job - a paid writing job - and will be in conversations with the editor in the next few weeks!
I had a beautiful editing experience with a beautiful writer who oozes the kind of grace we should all strive for!
I took a marketing class with one of the most genuine women I've come in contact with and came away with countless amazing tips for getting my work noticed.
I met my favorite novelist and did not make an entire fool of myself - but that's a whole post in itself. {stay tuned!}
I did two public readings of my work and I did not die!
I took a meeting with a literary agent and he did not think I was stupid!
I handed out a pile of business cards without feeling like an idiot.
I reconnected with old friends and made some new ones.
I drank bad coffee and ate good food.
I slept poorly but learned much!
I am so very tired but so very excited to dig in and make everything I learned matter!
Loved it! You're recovering faster than I am, Alanna. Still sleeping a lot.
ReplyDeleteSleep as long as you need to! It was so nice to finally meet you face to face & I've already put that beautiful homemade dishcloth to work - you were so sweet to bring along those little gifts! I hope you were inspired as much as I was and that great things will come out of your time away.
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a big deal!!!!!!! Congratulations (on all of your various accomplishments)! Sounds like this was a fantastic experience!! Can't wait to read what comes out of it :)
I will certainly share if anything comes of it. Tomorrow will be dedicated to putting together my proposal & proving I'm the one for the job!
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