6 min readJan 30, 2024
We have all been there. Our first huge writing conference. Where to begin? When? So many panels! So many parties! SO many writers! It is like attending Disneyland for the first time. Pretty much, you just gawk.
It is too easy to feel overwhelmed and that leads to immediate imposter syndrome. But… deep breaths. Find your center. Eat a candy.
The important thing is to remember that all conferences are for two things: to stay abreast of the newest ideas and to…