Writing Conferences Are Still Important

Susan Reichert

Writing conferences are a must for writers. These are the things we experience at writer conferences:

Education in Writing (honing our skills)

Network with other writers, agents and publishers

Advice on marketing and publishing

Fortunately, virtual conferences are here for us and we will experience the same benefits.

Well known author, Patricia Bradley posted March 9, " You can attend a virtual conference at home in your pajamas if you want to. Doesn’t that sound heavenly to all you introverted writers out there? And for the extroverts like me, there will be chats where we can connect to all our friends!"Saturday, March 20, 2021 MidSouth Christian Writers Virtual Conference. This is just nine days from now so you need to register now. https://www.midsouthchristianwriters.com/index.html


Rachel Hauck is the Keynote Speaker. Rachel Hauck is an award-winning, New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Her book The Wedding Dress was named Inspirational Novel of the Year by Romantic Times Book Reviews.

Rachel is a double RITA finalist, and a Christy and Carol Award winner. Her book, Once Upon A Prince, first in the Royal Wedding Series, was filmed for an original Hallmark movie. Rachel has been awarded the prestigious Career Achievement Award for her body of original work by Romantic Times Book Reviews. A member of the Executive Board for American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), she teaches workshops and leads worship at their annual conference. She is a past Mentor of The Year.

So don't delay, register now for the virtual conference March 20. For more information go to their webisite https://www.midsouthchristianwriters.com/index.html

Writer’s Conference––Should I Go or Not?

By Susan Reichert, Editor-in-Chief for Southern Writers Magazine 

Do you ever wonder why you should go to a writer’s conference?

Do you come up with reasons to go or not to go?

If you asked that question to a room full of writers, you would likely get an equal amount of reasons for both––go or not go.

The top reasons people give to not go are:

Cost too much money.

Don’t have the time.

Too much to do.

Don’t want to travel far.

Don’t know anyone there.

The top reasons people give to go are:

To meet other writers.

Learn more about the craft of writing.

Make new friends.

Meet agents and editors.

Get inspired.

You may not be able to attend every conference but you can choose one conference for the year. 

Perhaps one that is closer to your home. Less expensive than some; determine your priorities at work and home and complete them freeing up time you need away. There are plenty of conferences that are just on the weekends, two days.

Create a mindset to look forward to meeting new friends who have the same interest as you. These friendships are precious gems that last a lifetime.

Above all, look at the reasons you give, and make sure they aren’t excuses.

After all, there are conferences just about all year. Enjoy your conference!