Have you ever attended a Writing Conference? What was your experience?

You do come away with a lot better picture of the publishing world and just how hard/competitive it is. That said, I also found it incredibly inspiring as well. It's been a few years now since I attended.

Thanks for responding.

Actually the one I went to was in the city (Chicago) where I was living so I didn't stay in the hotel where the conference was located. I paid $200 for two days, but most of the audience was authors, publishers, creative writing professors, and creative writing students. The student rate was $75. It was my first one, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I did enjoy it. I didn't do any of the social events, just attended sessions.

I wasn't ready to sell anything...which is the goal of a lot of folks, and there is opportunity. I did learn a lot and found it very inspiring.

I would definitely go again or try a new venue...when I read "Poets & Writers" magazine, I see hundreds listed. I guess it's the sort of thing I would do in place of vacation.

Thanks for responding.

You're welcome...I appreciate your giving me that bit of info...like how much it cost and who attended...I'd like to attend one in a few years....