Tag: conference
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For Those *Not* Attending Realm Makers
I attended my first Realm Makers conference in 2019, and have attended every year since then until now. There are a couple of factors why I’m not attending this year, but they essentially boil down to: it just didn’t work this year. And as publishers, authors, venders, and attendees have been posting that they’re Realm…
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Realm Makers 2024
Every year, my experience at Realm Makers is different, which makes sense because I’m in a different place in my writing journey each time. Last year, the main thing I came away from Realm Makers with was encouragement to write. This year, my takeaway was a sense of community and belonging. It’s kind of funny—people sort…
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Writers’ Conferences Part Four: Personal Thoughts
This summer will be my sixth writers’ conference. So here are some thoughts and reflections I have on conferences. I hope that they encourage you, whether you’re a new or veteran attendee. *It takes time to find your people. I knew literally no one at my first conference. I met two other girls but we…
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Writers’ Conferences Part Three: What to Bring
Whether or not you travel often, there a few things you might not think of to pack for a writers’ conference in addition to your normal packing list. Here are some extra things I recommend bringing with! *A notebook. Whether or not you’re a notetaker, bring a pen and paper. Trust me. You’ll likely end…
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Writers’ Conferences Part One: An Introduction
It’s summertime, and that means it’s writing conference season! So let’s chat about conferences. Who should go to a writers’ conference? Anyone who’s ready to make an investment in their writing, beginner and advanced alike. Conferences aren’t cheap. Travel, accommodations, and food add up quickly on top of the conference ticket. However, writing conferences are…
Hailey Huntington 