I just came back from beautiful (and colourful!) Niagara Falls, Ontario, where I met with about 30 other writers for the experience of a lifetime! The Algonkian Conference is held in several cities across North America, and for the first time, it landed in Canada.
This is a working conference. Writers dive in immediately, pitching their books in a group setting and being critiqued, sometimes brutally. But it's all for a good cause: getting published. After three intensive days, you get to pitch agents and editors on your novel. I have to say in the end, it was a lot of fun!
And yes, I did get a few requests for my manuscripts! So it's worth the work, and whatever comes of the experience, you walk away with a realistic, inspiring and constructive view of the wonderful world of publishing. And you meet some truly wonderful people on both sides of the desk!
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Algonkian Conference
One other note: The Old Stone Inn, where we stayed is a lovely place. The people were so friendly, and the place has such charm and character. The library full of vintage books in the stone dining room was fully appreciated by a room full of writers!
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Old Stone Inn
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