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The brochure promised" Bigger, Better, More" and it certainly was exceptional! The conference was packed with information, and so well organized. There was a nice
balance of authors, editors and agents, and they were clear and open in their
presentations. I heard some really important tips I had never heard before. Each of the breakout session I attended could have been a day-long workshop, they were so informative. I would certainly recommend the conference. On the strength of the quality of it, I would like to attend other events sponsored by your chapter. I was so energized, I spent all week after the conference rereading all my previous writing and the copious notes I took. - Merri Nelson
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Congratulations again on a fabulous conference. - Paula Zeller
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I attended Janice Repka's breakout session, and she was full of helpful
suggestions. I used to feel guilty if I didn't spend more than 2 or 3 hours a day doing
actual writing, but Ms. Repka made me realize that a writer's day consists
of any number of activities: reading relevant books; reading books on
writing; critiquing friends' works; sending out materials; entering
contests; organizing writing files (see above!); looking into agents, etc.
Now, thanks to Ms. Repka, I'm less guilt-ridden... and more productive!
- Naomi Milliner
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I attended the conference and what I took away, and use daily
with my writing, is the words of Bruce Colville. He said that every
good story makes you laugh, shed a tear and have a really big surprise
for the reader. He also talked of how to craft a descriptive paragraph
in which at least three senses are utilized. He was phenomenal and inspirational!
- Mary Ellen O'Neill
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Thanks for planning such a great event. I learned a lot, was very inspired, and met some great people.
- Deena Lipomi
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Speaker after speaker had such helpful things to say! It’s pretty awesome to look at how the region has grown, all the vitality and excitement and so many people attending now! I was amazed to suddenly find myself sitting and speaking with an agent who had great interest in the work I’d submitted.
- Nancy Wahler
