This workshop offers information, guidance, and strategies for writers who wish to apply to have their work accepted at a writers' conference, whether virtual or in-person. In a safe and supportive environment, we will explore how to:
- choose the right writers' conference for you
- prepare a polished submission
- make a professional impression from submission to attendance
- create a conference plan
- get financial support to attend
- practice conference etiquette: the do's and dont's of both applying and attending
- avoid common, costly mistakes in your CV and bio that mark you as an amateur
This workshop is open to writers of all levels who feel prepared to present their work at a professional writers' conference. We will be engaging in hands-on research and working on our literary resumes, so participants should be computer-savvy and conversant with Word, Pages, Scrivener, or Google Docs.
Participants completing this workshop will be prepared to select and prepare submissions for several literary conferences, and will be well-equipped with the conventions and expectations of attending, and have leads on finding funding to support travel.