Comments for DFW Writers' Conference

Comment on Program by Kirk von der Heydt

Kirk von der Heydt — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:03:23 +0000

Yes, but there will be a cancellation fee.

Comment on Program by Razaq Durodoye

Razaq Durodoye — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:59 +0000

I’m excited about signing up for my first DFW Writer’s Conference, but I have a question; if something comes up between now and the 2014 conference, is there any amount of money that can be refunded?

Comment on A Collection of Tips by Laura Moss (@LauraJMoss)

Laura Moss (@LauraJMoss) — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:56:04 +0000

Great post, Kayla! I’ve heard such great things about your class, so I’m bummed I missed it.

Also, here’s a fun site for the cat-loving writers out there: http://writtenkitten.net

Comment on The Gong Show by 13 Do’s and Don’ts for Writers’ Conferences | Julie Glover, Writer

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:31:42 +0000

[…] of experts on everything from social media to publishing options to forensics. The much-touted Gong Show is a regular feature: A panel of agents critiques anonymous first pages and/or query letters, and […]

Comment on A Collection of Tips by micheleshriver

micheleshriver — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:04:23 +0000

Great tips. My favorites are the Nifty 350 and keeping the document open all day at work. I know I can do better about maximizing all the time I do have, even if is just in short bursts.

Comment on A Collection of Tips by Jess Witkins

Jess Witkins — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:33:15 +0000

This list is a great compilation. Worth bookmarking for the days we struggle – just try a new tip!

Some of my favorites are the Pandora playlist, WriteorDie.com, and of course rewarding yourself when you hit your word count.

I’ll add in some fave twitter feeds for those that like group word sprints. It’s a fun way to have cheerleaders for your word goal as well as helping your fellow writers. Check out: #wordgoal, #wordmongering #TeamSprinty and #ROW80.

ROW80 stands for A Round of Words in 80 days. Former DFW presenter, Kait Nolan, started the group and it’s available for bloggers and on Facebook and Twitter as a network of writers who keep each other accountable to their goals. Your goal list is made by you, so it could be word count, reading a craft book, revisions, blog posts, research, whatever you need to get done. But it gives you a timeline and a group of people working towards that same deadline and helping each other out. AMAZING community! For more info about it, feel free to contact me or Kait at @jesswitkins and @kaitnolan.

Comment on The Gong Show by Query Smarter « DFW Writers' Conference

Query Smarter « DFW Writers' Conference — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:28:34 +0000

[…] letters were randomly selected and read during the Query Letter Gong Show. One made it through without getting a single […]

Comment on The Gong Show by Stuffed Bears, Gongs, and Handerpants…Must Be a Writers’ Conference | Julie Glover, Writer

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:57:42 +0000

[...] a big part of the DFW Writers’ Conference tradition. On Sunday, they will host their regular Gong Show, which features a panel of agents who listen to query letters and bang a miniature gong when they [...]

Comment on Program by Steve Manning

Steve Manning — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:35:10 +0000

It’s a reception for the attendees to get a chance to meet the literary agents and editors, and pitch to them as well if you like.

Comment on Program by Kirk von der Heydt

Kirk von der Heydt — Sat, 04 May 2013 03:11:55 +0000

It’s at 7 and open to all attendees.