tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716443587185617804.post6765566519807647560..comments2023-10-31T11:01:21.161-05:00Comments on *Lynnette Labelle* @Chatterbox Chitchat: Live Through Me - Part 3Lynnette Labellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03227593491562480538noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716443587185617804.post-36547827908670020452011-07-13T18:22:08.059-05:002011-07-13T18:22:08.059-05:00Mary, Mary: That's too bad you had an awful e...Mary, Mary: That's too bad you had an awful experience. As you may have guessed, I had a wonderful time and would recommend RWA's conference to anyone (at least once).<br /><br />Lynnette Labelle<br />www.labelleseditorialservices.com<br />www.lynnettelabelle.comLynnette Labellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227593491562480538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716443587185617804.post-19050240454213720202011-07-13T17:47:26.189-05:002011-07-13T17:47:26.189-05:00The last conference I went to was a couple of year...The last conference I went to was a couple of years ago. It was a big, glossy national conference and I felt like I'd been ripped off. They wanted to get as many "writers" in there as possible, so it was packed to overflowing and I walked away feeling I'd wasted my money. The agent I'd been paired with wasn't interested in my genre and my editor met with six of us at a time and wasn't really interested in anyone's work at my table. I wish I had a happier story about the whole thing, but I haven't attended a conference since (although I'm considering one in the springtime). I just wish it hadn't felt like they were out to take your money and if you didn't have an enjoyable experience, oh well.Mary Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429769115085903305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716443587185617804.post-89065877970517339032011-07-13T15:52:34.490-05:002011-07-13T15:52:34.490-05:00Nisa: If you get the chance to go, you should--at...Nisa: If you get the chance to go, you should--at least once.<br /><br />Carol: I tried to take it easy, so despite everyone's warnings about my head feeling like it's going to explode, I never really felt that way. Then again, I had a sore throat, so that might've distracted me. LOL<br /><br />Ann: Sounds like an interesting book. Thanks for mentioning it!<br /><br />Lynnette Labelle<br />www.labelleseditorialservices.com<br />www.lynnettelabelle.comLynnette Labellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227593491562480538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716443587185617804.post-62361504612244937352011-07-13T14:54:15.541-05:002011-07-13T14:54:15.541-05:00It's been a long time since I attended a confe...It's been a long time since I attended a conference, but they can be useful. In the past I've also learned much from How To books. My favorite was one by Lois Duncan, famous YA author, about turning everything that happens to you into writing that sells.<br /><a href="http://anncarbinebest.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Memoir Author</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716443587185617804.post-52345940416302171662011-07-13T13:55:46.839-05:002011-07-13T13:55:46.839-05:00My head ALWAYS feels like it's gonna explode a...My head ALWAYS feels like it's gonna explode after a conference! LOL So much info, crammed into a short space of time. I love 'em, though. Thanks for sharing your great info!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716443587185617804.post-83691905944895389562011-07-13T13:19:59.711-05:002011-07-13T13:19:59.711-05:00I haven't actually been to a conference before...I haven't actually been to a conference before, but just watching friends and their experiences, I think it would be so overwhelming, both from information and emotions. I can't wait to experience one. Someday! Thanks for letting us share your experiences vicariously. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616276555920544920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716443587185617804.post-12217165344981493172011-07-13T12:49:03.929-05:002011-07-13T12:49:03.929-05:00Christine: I'm really enjoying your comments....Christine: I'm really enjoying your comments. Thanks for sharing. :)<br /><br />Lynnette Labelle<br />www.labelleseditorialservices.com<br />www.lynnettelabelle.comLynnette Labellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227593491562480538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7716443587185617804.post-69839837967939977762011-07-13T12:20:49.292-05:002011-07-13T12:20:49.292-05:00Those sound like great workshops. I've been to...Those sound like great workshops. I've been to various seminars and workshops at conventions. At the beginning, I was a bit overwhelmed. There was so much I didn't know. These days, I carefully pick and choose. I know what my strengths and weaknesses are, and that helps with picking them. Also, I choose ones that are just for fun! I'm not a party person. I did the workshops during the day and slept at night.<br /><br />As for "high concept," if it works for someone, then it works for them. It's not for everyone. My understanding is that it's based on a "what if" scenario. I agree with those that say you don't need it to sell a book.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.com