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How to Make the Most of Writer's Conferences

Sunday, September 18, 2011    4 comments

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4 comments:

  1. Heather Day Gilbert3:56 PM, September 16, 2011

    this is so helpful--i've never been to a conference but wouldn't have thought of business cards or the one-page sheet to bring along with the proposal. and so thankful there are authors like you, who are willing to mentor up-and-coming writers!

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  2. Story and Logic Media Group8:08 AM, September 17, 2011

    Good advice, Gina. Sitting at your table at BlueRidge was the best decision I made all year. Hope to see you soon at ACFW.

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  3. Unknown1:42 PM, September 17, 2011

    Thanks ladies :)

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  4. Julie Klassen9:48 AM, September 19, 2011

    Well done, Gina. Good reminders and advice!

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