tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3886522663959666314.post5704586640400355471..comments2018-09-01T10:48:35.029-07:00Comments on Judith Ashley: Conference Connections the Bob Mayer WayJudith Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938540978449562798noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3886522663959666314.post-79932963442089961702012-06-19T22:35:30.500-07:002012-06-19T22:35:30.500-07:00Thanks for stopping by, Paty. It's a learning ...Thanks for stopping by, Paty. It's a learning curve for sure - when I think of my first writer's conference (Emerald City in 2006)I know there were so many lost opportunities to connect with other attendees. I did meet Helen Little (we roomed together by chance) and have remained writing buddies, supporting each other on the road to being published.Judith Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938540978449562798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3886522663959666314.post-91211116362180099642012-06-19T22:33:31.302-07:002012-06-19T22:33:31.302-07:00When I think of my 2010 Desert Dreams experience a...When I think of my 2010 Desert Dreams experience and meeting Christie and Courtney, I know the connections I make are as important if not more important than the workshops I take.Judith Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938540978449562798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3886522663959666314.post-69445205189735933702012-06-19T22:32:15.322-07:002012-06-19T22:32:15.322-07:00I wish I was at Nationals also, Tam - meeting you ...I wish I was at Nationals also, Tam - meeting you in person after a couple of years being cyber-friends would be fantastic. I'm sure our time will come!<br /><br />Bob's list in pretty inclusive including what to pack, etc. What struck me the most were his points about having your conference experience support your writing and publishing goals which does translate into being out of your room, meeting people, having a plan to talk to people who are where you want to be, etc.Judith Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938540978449562798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3886522663959666314.post-10599694871043039962012-06-19T19:48:05.069-07:002012-06-19T19:48:05.069-07:00What a great way to make the most of a conference!...What a great way to make the most of a conference! I'm starting to do better at conferences.Paty Jagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03257614436422105729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3886522663959666314.post-71333787419112895452012-06-19T14:59:13.608-07:002012-06-19T14:59:13.608-07:00I agree 100% - have a plan when you go to a confer...I agree 100% - have a plan when you go to a conference. Why bother if all you're gonna do is take classes and party? You can do that at home.<br /><br />In my opinion, the main purpose of attending a conference is networking and/or pitching your work.<br /><br />Great post, Judith!Sarah Rapleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076583905680420909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3886522663959666314.post-11808013139364236982012-06-19T11:16:49.204-07:002012-06-19T11:16:49.204-07:00What a nice list. I love the way you connected us ...What a nice list. I love the way you connected us to them through links. I'll have to keep your points in mind at Nationals this year. I wish you could be there.Tam Linseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455888010872538096noreply@blogger.com