Many thanks, Ann. That's a great bit of advice. Of...

2008-08-13T21:18:00.000+01:00

Many thanks, Ann. That's a great bit of advice. Of course, there are UK writers conferences as well (e.g. Swanwick), but AFAIK you don't get the chance to pitch to editors and agents there.

Thanks for the extensive advice, Nick. I noticed ...

2008-08-13T19:56:00.000+01:00

Thanks for the extensive advice, Nick. I noticed especially the bit about not limiting oneself to "...- the country you're in. Publishing is nowadays very much a multi-national industry".

I agree. There are lots of writers' conferences in the US, for example, every year, where you can make a pitch to editors and agents vis-a-vis, by appointment. Okay, it's an expense (tax-deductible), risky, a long-shot for a first-timer, but just going indicates you're serious about your writing and there are all the 'networking' bonuses, workshops and ... fun! I'm hoping to get to a conference in the US next spring, even if I don't have my wip finished. I already know I'll meet up with some writers I've met 'by Internet'. Partners/family not participating in these conferences are made welcome at the hotel and conference meals, so it can be the family holiday too.

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Many thanks, Ann. That's a great bit of advice. Of...

Thanks for the extensive advice, Nick. I noticed ...