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Sunday, September 18, 2011

How to Make the Most of Writer's Conferences

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  1. 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. 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. Well done, Gina. Good reminders and advice!

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