Networking for Writers: How to Build Meaningful Relationships at Writing Conferences

From Edie: Beth Fortune shares insight on how to network at writing conferences by building meaningful relationships, connecting with other writers, and creating lasting friendships that support your writing journey. Bet sure to check out Beth's newest book, link at the bottom of this post!

Networking for Writers: How to Build Meaningful Relationships at Writing Conferences

By Beth Fortune @BethKFortune

I stumbled into writing. I’d been a speaker and Bible teacher, and it wasn’t until a speaker came to an event at my church that I realized there was a big world of writing that I’d yet to discover. Before the event I went to the speaker’s website where I saw the tabs—ABOUT ME, SPEAKING, CONTACT ME, WRITER’S DEN. Curious to know more about this person I clicked open WRITER’S DEN and a new world opened to me.

Why Networking at a Writing Conference is SO Important

by Bruce Brady @BDBrady007

For years, I’ve been saying the most important reason to attend writing conferences is networking. Today, I’ll give you a real-world example that supports my stance.

Unlike the business world, I define networking as establishing new friendships, and renewing old ones—regardless of any potential monetary benefit. It’s taking a genuine interest in others, simply for the joy of getting to know them.