Convetions

Miss Java · Aug 24, 2007

I'm not sure what thread to post this in, so I thought I would shoot it here.

I imagine I'll be done with my WIP in a few months, and was considering doing some smoozing to try and get it published, possibly at some conventions if I can swing the expenses.

My question is: For an aspiring fantasy writer, if one had to pick ONE convention to attend, which one would it be?

Thanks for any advise. And forgive me if I posted this in the wrong spot.

(And try to ignore that I misspelled the title. Doh!)

amber_grosjean · Aug 24, 2007

I've never done conventions. While you do wait for those though, go ahead and start sending out queries now. You never know, you might get accepted before you hit a convention. You won't know unless you try.

Amber

Miss Java · Aug 24, 2007

Hey! Muncie, IN. I'm a graduate of Ball State University.

Roger J Carlson · Aug 24, 2007

Science fiction conventions are not the place to try to sell your book. Cons are for the fans. Oh, it's okay to network, but if your sole purpose is to sell your book, well, agents and publishers are pretty smart and they've seen it all. You won't get too far.

On the other hand, writers conferences/workshops often have agents and publishers on their faculty who are looking for new talent. That's a better option, IMO. I got my first request for a full manuscript at a writers workshop.

heyjude · Aug 24, 2007

amber_grosjean said:
start sending out queries now.

Not until it's finished. And edited.

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