Comments on: For The Left Behind

By: ruby55

ruby55 — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 02:17:40 +0000

Is everyone here but me a writer?!? I couldn’t produce anything “sellable” if my life depended on it. But I can proofread and edit. So maybe there’s a little bit of writer in me.

I love the write-up, Suzanne. It makes the conference seem closer. BTW, a week ago I met the children’s book writer for whom I do editing and proofreading. Very interesting to talk to him and the money helps.

By: Christy K.

Christy K. — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 04:18:08 +0000

Thank you so much. I was kinda bummed-out about not going and feel much better!

By: mary beth

mary beth — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:06:37 +0000

Thanks Suzanne!

By: Lindsay Randall

Lindsay Randall — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 23:16:43 +0000

Great post and great advice from a great writer!

By: Jordan Summers

Jordan Summers — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 21:24:33 +0000

Definitely nice to hear. I was beginning to have second thoughts about my decision to stay home. (Especially since this one is closer than any of the other conferences have been.)I feel much better now. I plan to get things accomplished on my manuscript while the lists are quiet. Have a good time.

By: Lis

Lis — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 19:37:26 +0000

Great column Suzanne! Absolutely true. No better time to write esp. since most of the boards/loops will be quiet with the conference going on. Less distractions

By: Kathleen O'Reilly

Kathleen O'Reilly — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 18:05:14 +0000

Suzanne, lift your glass for me! I’ll be at home this year, and listening to everyone in the pre-conference whirlwind is starting to make me cranky.:twisted: It was my decision not to go: my books been out for a bit, RENO? What were they thinking? And we’re heading back to Texas to visit for an extended bit, so it made a lot of sense not to go. But… I still miss all the excitement, and yes, even though I’m half-heartedly pounding out revisions, I’ll still miss it.

(picture one sad face pressed against the airport glass)

By: kacey

kacey — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 17:49:59 +0000

great column. I’ve sat at home during conference time. I’ve gone to a lot of them. Great networking opportunity, along with just a good time to hang out with friends. But you’re right…it all boils down to butt in chair and write. That’s how you sell.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 17:02:30 +0000

Good column, Suzanne! Writing is the best way to sell.

By: Tori

Tori — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 16:42:44 +0000

Thank you for this fabulous column, Suzanne!!! I’ve been feeling very sorry for myself at not being able to attend but now I can see I’ll just have to devote all my time this week to writing.