{"id":2529,"date":"2021-11-02T14:24:13","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T14:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.draft2digital.com\/blog\/?p=2529"},"modified":"2021-11-02T14:24:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T14:24:17","slug":"author-conference-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.draft2digital.com\/blog\/author-conference-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Author Conference Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Attending a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draft2digital.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-author-conferences-with-tawdra-kandle-self-publishing-insiders-ep013\/\">writers\u2019 conference<\/a> is one of the best ways to improve your craft, level up your industry knowledge, and meet other authors in a single stroke. And you don\u2019t just learn\u2014you learn directly from authors and other industry pros who have been in the business for a long time. They\u2019ve learned a thing or two along the way, and they attend these author conferences specifically to share that knowledge with you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even authors who have been on their writing journeys for a long time still attend conferences as guests. They\u2019re <em>that <\/em>valuable. You\u2019ll walk away knowing more than you did when you arrived. As corny as it sounds, writing really <em>is<\/em> a journey, not a destination. You never stop learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whether you\u2019re pondering your first conference (or your first conference in a while), here are some Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts leveraged from our combined years of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draft2digital.com\/blog\/how-authors-can-benefit-from-virtual-conferences-and-webinars-self-publishing-insiders-ep010\/\">conference experience<\/a> to help you make the most of it.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author Conference Do\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Look local: <\/strong>You don\u2019t have to go to the number one industry or genre conference in the nation to get a lot of valuable information. In fact, the smaller conferences are often better. It\u2019s easier to network when you\u2019re not surrounded by thousands of people in a massive venue. If travel, cost, or social overwhelm are concerns for you, look near your hometown to see what\u2019s available. Local conferences are typically smaller, less expensive, and more intimate than major national conferences.<\/li><li><strong>Meet your online author friends: <\/strong>We at Draft2Digital unanimously agree: the best part of author conferences is the people. We love having the opportunity to put real-life faces to the names we\u2019ve only ever seen on the other side of the screen. Many authors even create collaborative work with other writers they only know digitally. Conferences are a great place to make a point of sitting down with other writers <em>in person<\/em>.<\/li><li><strong>Attend a virtual conference: <\/strong>If cost is a problem or there simply isn\u2019t an accessible conference near you, check out virtual options. Virtual conferences have grown increasingly popular since COVID, and we think they\u2019re here to stay\u2014which is a great thing! You don\u2019t quite get the networking benefit of an in-person conference, but virtual conferences give you access to all the sessions your heart desires. At an in-person conference, you can\u2019t be in two places at the same time. But with a virtual conference, where all sessions are recorded, you can watch them all!<\/li><li><strong>Schedule your sessions: <\/strong>If you\u2019re attending a live conference, there\u2019s probably a mix of keynote and breakout sessions on offer. There may well be two sessions happening at the same time, and you might want to go to both! Check to see if one is being recorded, and attend the other one live. Otherwise, find a like-minded author who also wants to do both and split the difference. You can each attend one session, take notes, and catch up over lunch or happy hour afterward to share your learnings.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Try before you buy: <\/strong>Often, conferences have speaker lists, session topics, and even recordings from past years available on their websites. Look for past highlights to get a feel for what a conference is like before you commit to going.<\/li><li><strong>Use a personal rule like Yes, No, Maybe:<\/strong> This is our author friend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draft2digital.com\/blog\/author-marketing-with-nick-thacker-self-publishing-insiders-ep018\/\">Nick Thacker<\/a>\u2019s personal rule, but we liked it so much we thought we\u2019d share it as an example. Feel free to make up your own \u201crules\u201d for conference attendance.<ul><li><em>Yes:<\/em> Say \u201cyes\u201d to anyone who shows up and asks you to do something with them, like having a meal, going for a drink, or just having a conversation. You never know who you might meet, and meeting other authors is an enormous part of the value of attending. Even if you really want to join a session, consider saying yes to an in-person connection instead. You never know where it might lead.<\/li><li><em>No: <\/em>Say \u201cno\u201d to sessions that don\u2019t resonate with you. If the speaker isn\u2019t good, or if you simply aren\u2019t connecting with the material, don\u2019t feel obligated to sit through a session in its entirety. There are graceful, polite ways to exit quietly and save your time for activities that you\u2019ll find more valuable. You can always stand against the back wall for the first few minutes of any session, just to make sure you want to stay before you commit to taking a seat.&nbsp;<\/li><li><em>Maybe:<\/em> Stay open to things you might want to learn that you didn\u2019t expect. Most of us go into a conference with a clear idea of the information we think we need, and that\u2019s a great thing. But keep an eye out for sessions on other topics that might spark some interest for you, too, and consider attending one or two of those \u201coutliers.\u201d Maybe you need to learn something that you hadn\u2019t expected.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Make time for networking: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.draft2digital.com\/blog\/3-free-marketing-strategies-for-indie-authors\/\">Networking<\/a> gets a bad rap, but it\u2019s not a dirty marketing buzzword. It\u2019s a valuable social activity that benefits authors in general and the industry as a whole. Some great friendships and professional collaborations come out of it, too! Don\u2019t leave a conference without doing at least a bit of socializing, even if you\u2019re a hardcore introvert (as many of us at D2D are). You don\u2019t have to engage in small talk\u2014you can make a habit of leading with meaningful questions and discuss only topics you find interesting. But do connect with other authors when you\u2019re at a conference.<\/li><li><strong>Practice your elevator pitch: <\/strong>Come prepared with a one-sentence summary of what you\u2019re working on (or what you aspire to write), because people will ask.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Bring food and water: <\/strong>Bring a water bottle and maybe even a few light snacks, in case the conference doesn\u2019t have food or water available when you need it. There\u2019s nothing more detrimental to learning than being hangry\u2014trust us on this.<\/li><li><strong>Prepare your clothing: <\/strong>Different conferences have different dress codes. Some are pretty laid back, so flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts are entirely acceptable. Others are a bit dressier, and it\u2019s not uncommon to see people dressed to the nines. Ultimately, our advice is to wear what makes you comfortable\u2014but if you\u2019ll be uncomfortable wearing a Hawaiian shirt in a sea of professional blazers, it\u2019s best to know what to expect beforehand! Ask around or look at pictures from past conferences for guidance.<\/li><li><strong>Have fun!: <\/strong>Many writers are introverts, so it\u2019s easy to get stressed about conferences and other large industry events. But remember, the whole purpose of attending a conference is to make it serve you and your writerly goals. So relax, make a friend or two, and enjoy the process of learning alongside like-minded individuals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Author Conference Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Break the bank: <\/strong>You don\u2019t need to spend thousands of dollars on flights, hotel rooms, and ticket fees to get a great conference experience. There\u2019s no single conference that you \u201cmust\u201d attend in order to get great value, so don\u2019t spend more than you\u2019re comfortable with. This goes double if you\u2019re a new author or if this conference is your first. Pick a small, affordable one to start.<\/li><li><strong>Expect all conferences to be the same: <\/strong>There are pros and cons to any conference you attend. Like people, they all have strengths and weaknesses. Decide what\u2019s most important to you and aim for conferences that check those boxes. No single event can be all things to all people, so do some research beforehand to find one that suits you.<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t stalk anyone: <\/strong>This applies to other authors, speakers, editors, agents, etc. This doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t introduce yourself, or even strike up a conversation with a particular person you want to meet. But don\u2019t follow them around relentlessly to make those meetings happen. And, to that end . . .&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t bring copies of your manuscript: <\/strong>Yes, conferences are a great place to meet other industry insiders and get your networking on. But don\u2019t arrive with your manuscript in hand, eager to force it on someone for their notes. If an agent or editor is accepting manuscripts, they\u2019ll let you know how to submit to them.<\/li><li><strong>Record session content without asking: <\/strong>There\u2019s a reason why it costs money to attend these conferences. People have put their time and energy into creating content for paid attendees, so don\u2019t record or share any of the content or materials unless the speaker or conference organizers give you express permission.<\/li><li><strong>Forget to make friends: <\/strong>We can\u2019t stress this point enough, so it bears repeating! <strong>Don\u2019t leave a conference without meeting at least one other person you plan to keep in touch with afterward<\/strong>, whether you intend to swap work or just exchange messages every once in a while. If you miss out on meeting other writers, you\u2019re missing 90% (or more) of the value.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What are <em>your <\/em>personal conference Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attending a writers\u2019 conference is one of the best ways to improve your craft, level up your industry knowledge, and meet other authors in a single stroke. 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