tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496868506345590292.post1259351299735452012..comments2023-08-25T08:20:02.925-04:00Comments on Holly Hill: Friday Fun - Preparing for a ConferenceHolly Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07901177289663629475noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496868506345590292.post-76994016478498049482010-09-17T13:36:14.759-04:002010-09-17T13:36:14.759-04:00Pam! What conference are you going to in October? ...Pam! What conference are you going to in October? You can email me if you don't want to post it publicly. holly@hddodson.comHolly Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901177289663629475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496868506345590292.post-54263598911842213742010-09-17T13:25:44.216-04:002010-09-17T13:25:44.216-04:00Hey, I'm going to three writing conferences be...Hey, I'm going to three writing conferences between now and October--and I'll be pitching at one of them, too. :) Wouldn't it be cool if we were pitching at the same conference? It's a little far-fetched, but still cool to think about.Pam Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872183610393667619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496868506345590292.post-22020085943447024502010-09-17T11:27:41.229-04:002010-09-17T11:27:41.229-04:00Go Holly! Kick some pitch-butt!
I'm certain ...Go Holly! Kick some pitch-butt!<br /><br />I'm certain you will, and I'm so jealous you get to go. One day, when my feet hit American soil once more, I too shall dive into the world of writing conferences.Susanhttp://susandennard.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496868506345590292.post-23762377616888733432010-09-17T10:38:07.396-04:002010-09-17T10:38:07.396-04:00Now that is a cute tote!! Hope it holds up to all ...Now that is a cute tote!! Hope it holds up to all the paper/laptops/books/etc you need!<br /><br />Just remember to pack a sweater. those conference centers are air conditioned like WOAH.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05629343835090101890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496868506345590292.post-57056276085041709262010-09-17T09:55:04.016-04:002010-09-17T09:55:04.016-04:00I have never been to a writing conference... but f...I have never been to a writing conference... but for other conferences, I like to practice my presentations out loud. <br />A lot.<br /><br />I think doing the same for your pitch is a great idea. Not to memorize it, or to treat it like a 'presentation' but I believe it helps to hear things out loud, and helps you clarify what you're trying to say.<br /><br />I also think practicing helps give you confidence when the real event happens.<br /><br />Can't wait to hear all about this!KatOwens: Insect Collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228171304170449979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496868506345590292.post-86706792147456442512010-09-17T09:08:57.228-04:002010-09-17T09:08:57.228-04:00Alicia- We have an annual writers conference here ...Alicia- We have an annual writers conference here in the town I live in, so I always commute to that one. But with this conference being 4 hours away in an unfamiliar city...yeah, I'm not venturing out of the hotel. lol<br /><br />Erinn- that's exactly what I'll be doing! Emailing Susan frantic messages, and last-minute heart-stabilizing research.Holly Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901177289663629475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496868506345590292.post-68425038142441052732010-09-17T09:06:18.163-04:002010-09-17T09:06:18.163-04:00I've stayed at a hotel and commuted for confer...I've stayed at a hotel and commuted for conferences and depending on location, etc, I think it's a toss up. The one I went to with Erinn was far away - I needed to stay in a hotel - and Erinn is totally right about needing to escape, the room is right there.<br /><br />The flip is if the conference is 20 minutes away from you by bus. I go to a 2 day conference every year in Boston and have never stayed overnight. It forces me up earlier than I'd normally get up and be sorted by the time I get to the conference.<br /><br />*shameless Grub Street plug* If you like Boston and like writer's conferences, you should consider coming up in May for Muse and the Marketplace. It has yet to disappoint.<br /><br />And good luck on your conference!Alicia Gregoirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660125614529633284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496868506345590292.post-84209818209680041042010-09-17T08:57:29.414-04:002010-09-17T08:57:29.414-04:00I too made lists.
Then since I was staying at the ...I too made lists.<br />Then since I was staying at the hotel of the con, I sat in my room reading Pitch advice and working on my pitch.<br /><br />Staying in the hotel is awesome because if you need a break for a few minutes between session or you just want to pee, your room becomes a nice haven.Erinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936046127305211439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496868506345590292.post-38052315129575184752010-09-17T08:57:25.239-04:002010-09-17T08:57:25.239-04:00I too made lists.
Then since I was staying at the ...I too made lists.<br />Then since I was staying at the hotel of the con, I sat in my room reading Pitch advice and working on my pitch.<br /><br />Staying in the hotel is awesome because if you need a break for a few minutes between session or you just want to pee, your room becomes a nice haven.Erinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936046127305211439noreply@blogger.com