You might have noticed (or maybe not … it doesn’t matter) that references to writing in this space have been getting rather sporadic. I have to admit my enthusiasm has been, too. Oh, I’ve been writing, but it’s routine, uninspired stuff, interspersed with editing.
I think that’s why I’m so excited about the upcoming Surrey Conference. It’s not a giddy kind of excitement this time, but more of a desperation type — the feeling I’d probably get if I were hanging by fingernails to the edge of a cliff and discovered someone above me holding out a rescuing hand. An oh-thank-goodness feeling.
I love this conference and I’m counting on it for an infusion of inspiration. Every one I’ve attended (and this will be my seventh) has never failed to send me away rejuvenated, ready to dive back into my writing project du jour.
Advance registration closes soon — next Friday, the 16th — unless they sell out before then, which is a good possibility. This is a very popular conference, which is why my daughter, Shari and I always register on the very first day. There’s that, and also the opportunity to get first dibs on appointments with the agents, editors and/or authors of our choice.
So, it’s coming, and I know my enthusiasm is going to be building as the days pass and the best conference weekend ever finally arrives.
Is there a conference in your future? What are your go-to resources when you need to revitalize your writing?
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MUSINGS 
Wheee!! Can’t wait!
Looking forward to sharing the week with you adds to the anticipation. 🙂
I would go, but will be in my hometown Vienna, visiting my 94 year old mom. Next year for sure.
I hope you have a wonderful visit with her.
SiWC has always inspired and motivated me. I always come away with new knowledge and additional friends. 6 years ago I met Meg Tilley at a blue plate session. I showed her my book I was ready to throw away in frustration. She read it, said it was worth sending out again and gave me some tips on how to improve the first couple of pages. By the next year it was published! Have a great time, wish I could be there.
What a great story! It was obviously a very worthwhile conference for you that year. I think you and I met in person for the first time there about four years ago.
I believe you are right. I was volunteering at a Federation of BC Writer´s table. Have a great time!
Another conference and I’m not going to make this one either. I hope it’s all inspiring, Carol.
I’m sorry you can’t make it. Will there be a retreat in Smithers again this year?
They cancelled. The girl who organized the three or is it four, is having a baby. No one was willing to take over. Sad, eh.