tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post6354604824087990862..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: Learn Without GoingHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-40633622906443185882009-06-30T14:52:11.259-05:002009-06-30T14:52:11.259-05:00Save where you can! But attend when you can, too.Save where you can! But attend when you can, too.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-71732138568130824632009-06-30T14:19:59.392-05:002009-06-30T14:19:59.392-05:00I'll admit I've done more than a little vi...I'll admit I've done more than a little vicarious conferencing in my day, and while it can't QUITE compare to the hands-on deal I have gained much for very little effort. Thanks for the tip!<br /><br />--Lisa<br />http://authorlisalogan.blogspot.comLisa Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259624498661417075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-13413853489397224522009-06-30T13:02:24.550-05:002009-06-30T13:02:24.550-05:00Great ideas for getting the most out of conference...Great ideas for getting the most out of conferences without the costs of having to attend them!<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-83578219438128995632009-06-30T12:39:06.262-05:002009-06-30T12:39:06.262-05:00This was a great post, Helen. I really appreciated...This was a great post, Helen. I really appreciated the link to the list of agents. Found some I will be contacting.Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-18335459343885741372009-06-30T12:21:31.582-05:002009-06-30T12:21:31.582-05:00I keep hearing writers mention the Online Muse Wri...I keep hearing writers mention the Online Muse Writers Conference. It must be a good one.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-42304314872173235972009-06-30T11:40:14.727-05:002009-06-30T11:40:14.727-05:00I love conferences - there is so much to be learne...I love conferences - there is so much to be learned and so many to learn and network from. One really good conference (and its free which makes it even better) is the Online Muse Writers Conference in October. It is free and online so it is easy to attend - lots of great workshops. There is a lot of good networking there too. On the downside, I don't recall agents being there (although I may be mistaken) but there are representatives from a lot of smaller publishing houses which is great for getting your foot in the door in this business.<br /><br />I've attended several other conferences too (live and vicariously from others posting online what they have learned). Great tips here, Helen. I hadn't thought about trying to get CDs from conferences before, and, especially in today's economy, that is a great suggestion!<br /><br /><a href="http://nasharpe.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> Nancy, from Just a Thought…</a>N A Sharpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535316802416841336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-62662113632502942042009-06-30T10:57:38.486-05:002009-06-30T10:57:38.486-05:00Stephen, it is energizing to go to a conference. A...Stephen, it is energizing to go to a conference. And you can meet a lot of people there.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-57177885863560046182009-06-30T10:55:20.739-05:002009-06-30T10:55:20.739-05:00What a smart idea, Helen. I, for one, can't al...What a smart idea, Helen. I, for one, can't always get to conferences. Living beyond the back 40 everything is a haul to get to. I have checked out websites and there are free articles. But I didn't think of seeing if they have CD's of their workshops.<br /><br />I liked the page you showed. I'm going to start looking at some of those.<br /><br />Thanks for the info!~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-79865232723025559562009-06-30T10:43:56.397-05:002009-06-30T10:43:56.397-05:00I've never been to a ocnference, but would lik...I've never been to a ocnference, but would like to find some in my area soon. Networking is everything, whether its in person or online. Without getting out there and meeting people face-to-face, its going to be difficult if not impossible to be successful as a writer.<br /><br />- Steve Tremp<br />http://www.stephentremp.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-2828549730486659452009-06-30T10:12:50.178-05:002009-06-30T10:12:50.178-05:00Good advice, Helen. I hate to think of how much mo...Good advice, Helen. I hate to think of how much money I've spent in the past on writer conferences. They were worth it during my early career but I now dread the hassels of airline travel, so I stay home.Jean Henry Meadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146960738692672013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-90063446441914658792009-06-30T09:11:21.217-05:002009-06-30T09:11:21.217-05:00It's also a good way to check out various conf...It's also a good way to check out various conferences. Know who will be there and what will be going on before you sign up.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-35204965122823081952009-06-30T08:02:36.377-05:002009-06-30T08:02:36.377-05:00Let us know what you think of the conference, Gale...Let us know what you think of the conference, Galen. And what you learned while there!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-81440681181961303632009-06-30T07:45:26.008-05:002009-06-30T07:45:26.008-05:00I never considered how I could attend by not atten...I never considered how I could attend by not attending. Good points all. However, since I've never been to one, and since I think there's one not to far away in Colorado Springs this fall. I may just go to see what it's like. Maybe make a mini-vacation of it, as well.<br /><br />Best regards, Galen<br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-20049869542725948942009-06-30T07:45:25.101-05:002009-06-30T07:45:25.101-05:00I never considered how I could attend by not atten...I never considered how I could attend by not attending. Good points all. However, since I've never been to one, and since I think there's one not to far away in Colorado Springs this fall. I may just go to see what it's like. Maybe make a mini-vacation of it, as well.<br /><br />Best regards, Galen<br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-85227651245125935022009-06-30T06:33:20.539-05:002009-06-30T06:33:20.539-05:00Jane, have fun - not attending that conference!
M...Jane, have fun - not attending that conference!<br /><br />Marvin, I don't know whether to look forward to your upcoming posts or be very scared. ;-)Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-73245968700595692462009-06-30T06:15:51.440-05:002009-06-30T06:15:51.440-05:00Now THIS is a much appreciated post with lots of g...Now THIS is a much appreciated post with lots of great tips, Helen. Not that that's something unusual for you - lol. Good advice, lots of stuff I hadn't thought of - thanks!<br /><br />BTW, I AM going to do a post later this week on the Friendship award and the Lie thru your Teeth tag game ... planning something special (wink)<br /><br /><a href="http://theoldsilly.com" rel="nofollow">The Old Silly</a>Marvin D Wilsonhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-27588657329493710582009-06-30T06:04:58.889-05:002009-06-30T06:04:58.889-05:00This seems like such a simple alternative that I c...This seems like such a simple alternative that I can’t believe I never thought of it! Great advice. Now I’m looking forward to not attending the next conference I really wanted to attend! <br /><br /><a href="http://janekennedysutton.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">JaneKennedySutton </a>Jane Kennedy Suttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519340747761460017noreply@blogger.com