tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post9003605319972480256..comments2024-03-29T07:29:18.369-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Indie Tuesday—Are Writers' Conferences a Waste of Time for Indie Authors?Edie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-72607868890414889192014-05-16T10:23:30.916-04:002014-05-16T10:23:30.916-04:00Writing friends as so necessary. Who else will lis...Writing friends as so necessary. Who else will listen to you talk about how your characters are ruining your plot outline and not think you're crazy? I hope you'll be able to soak up all that support next week and meet one or two others who can "fill you up" in between. Count me as one of those people already! I'll be on the lookout for you, and you do the same :)Charity Tinninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10018622301923641762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-51367861067776156632014-05-15T16:00:40.782-04:002014-05-15T16:00:40.782-04:00I'll be attending Blue Ridge so hopefully I...I'll be attending Blue Ridge so hopefully I'll get to meet you! Thank you for reiterating the loneliness aspect of writing. I'm usually happy being alone, but I have absolutely no one to talk with about my characters and that makes me sad. Conferences are vital to me so that I don't get discouraged and quit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691477305023729996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-70203367580567717642014-05-13T15:35:55.411-04:002014-05-13T15:35:55.411-04:00Heather, I know cost is a factor for many indies, ...Heather, I know cost is a factor for many indies, which is why I love IndieReCon's online version. They offer great info by industry professionals for free! And the archives stay online for reference. Incredible, right? For those who want that in-person interaction but can't afford it, I suggest applying for a scholarship. Most conferences offer a small number of them for exactly this reason. I know Blue Ridge and ACFW both do. And I'm sure there are other free online options and physical conferences with scholarship offerings; these are just the ones I'm familiar with. <br /><br />As for Blue Ridge, it's hands down my favorite conference. I've personally found the classes to be better than ACFW's and that was before they added the self-publishing track this year. I can't wait to soak up all the goodness. Don't worry though, I'm going to find some way to pass it on! Charity Tinninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10018622301923641762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-78126682927643734532014-05-13T10:29:04.496-04:002014-05-13T10:29:04.496-04:00Interesting thoughts, Charity! For me, cost has al...Interesting thoughts, Charity! For me, cost has always been a very prohibitive factor, and yet the chance to meet my writing peeps in person has always been the strongest motivator! I'm encouraged that indies are talking about ways to have conferences, even online, so we can continue to grow as writers and business people. But I've heard such good things about Blue Ridge and hope you have a great time!Heather Day Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353914883176152555noreply@blogger.com