tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post5736236837922860995..comments2023-06-20T06:22:38.967-07:00Comments on Eileen Astels <em>-- Writing Faithful Romances To Grow With</em>: Conference Preparedness--What's that?Eileen Astels Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-85474450810223874892009-06-13T10:57:26.047-07:002009-06-13T10:57:26.047-07:00I just realized what you missed! Note paper and wr...I just realized what you missed! Note paper and writing instruments to take notes during all those great workshops! Don't leave home without them :)Lily Whalenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17794982719681805044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-82154029745833854092009-06-04T04:37:19.379-07:002009-06-04T04:37:19.379-07:00Great list, Eileen! I'm going to print it out ...Great list, Eileen! I'm going to print it out to use as I prepare for ACFW. You're lucky! You'll be ready for ACFW after all the prep you're doing now!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-60911266870663281662009-06-03T19:26:22.713-07:002009-06-03T19:26:22.713-07:00That sounds like what I take to conference too...p...That sounds like what I take to conference too...plus lots or prayer in advance, and a healthy dose of pitch-anxiety. :)Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-27363534774586294152009-06-03T18:50:38.223-07:002009-06-03T18:50:38.223-07:00Oh yes, Eileen, that is very helpful! And I am def...Oh yes, Eileen, that is very helpful! And I am definitely emailing you for yours to look at. You are so sweet!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-75184081664532421302009-06-03T12:08:45.458-07:002009-06-03T12:08:45.458-07:00Jessica, you have three months--Work Girl!!! I'...Jessica, you have three months--Work Girl!!! I'll be asking to see your conference package the minute I get to meet you in person. LOLEileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-17335073875190977232009-06-03T12:07:44.746-07:002009-06-03T12:07:44.746-07:00Cindy, thanks for the vote of confidence. Much app...Cindy, thanks for the vote of confidence. Much appreciated. Now if only I can get those lines and pitches fine tuned and memorized.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-68999317047552806282009-06-03T12:06:53.507-07:002009-06-03T12:06:53.507-07:00Georgian, Sheeew, glad I got it right. I don't...Georgian, Sheeew, glad I got it right. I don't know if I'll even have time to get all this done!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-88825817131103152682009-06-03T12:06:02.731-07:002009-06-03T12:06:02.731-07:00Jill, I believe you're correct in that each co...Jill, I believe you're correct in that each conference is different. I did go to a small RWA chapter one a few years ago and people had one-sheets there. It's totally up to you. They are a great thing though to connect a face to name to story your pitching all on one nice looking sheet of paper.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-76329710532836675932009-06-03T12:04:19.172-07:002009-06-03T12:04:19.172-07:00Debra, I have no idea about professional head shot...Debra, I have no idea about professional head shots. I cheated and am using one my daughter took of me. I think at this stage as long it looks descent, it'll do. If I ever get published then maybe I'll invest in getting a professionl one done.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-53863451652995290612009-06-03T12:02:57.249-07:002009-06-03T12:02:57.249-07:00T. Anne, thanks for your prayers! Actually, the co...T. Anne, thanks for your prayers! Actually, the conference I'm heading to in just a couple weeks isn't one I'll be really pitching at, though I want to be prepared should I be surprised by someone there. I'm more going to it for the learning and gaining some guidance. <br /><br />My stories are geared heavily toward the Steeple Hill Love Inspired line. I really, really want to write for them as I love their line. The stories are concise, but so enjoyable and make me challenge my spiritual growth with each one. And unfortunately they aren't being represented at this conference, but they will be at the ACFW one. So that's the biggie conference for me this year.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-67156615214541777672009-06-03T10:38:34.341-07:002009-06-03T10:38:34.341-07:00Oh gosh, I never thought about a conference packag...Oh gosh, I never thought about a conference package. EEeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!<br /><br />This is great info though. I'm memorizing some of it and trying to lower my blood pressure at the same time. LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-68437289554625873482009-06-03T10:01:33.533-07:002009-06-03T10:01:33.533-07:00What a great list, Eileen. Thanks.
I'll be pri...What a great list, Eileen. Thanks.<br />I'll be printing it out. I've put off the professional head shot (can you tell that's not me in the photo?) for awhile. What's a reasonable amount to pay?<br /><br />Just a little over three months now, so I better get on the ball. (cliche alert).Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-27540850774862629342009-06-03T09:25:54.594-07:002009-06-03T09:25:54.594-07:00Eileen I am praying you find representation throug...Eileen I am praying you find representation through this conference. You have touched my heart with your brilliant preparedness.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-33108863371956820882009-06-03T07:09:11.449-07:002009-06-03T07:09:11.449-07:00Wow, Eileen, you've made a wonderful check-lis...Wow, Eileen, you've made a wonderful check-list here. Looks like you're doing a great job preparing!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-42438952013352897102009-06-03T06:59:20.900-07:002009-06-03T06:59:20.900-07:00I can feel your excitement through this post--it&#...I can feel your excitement through this post--it's going to be a great conference for you!<br /><br />I'm not putting together a one-sheet for RWA Nationals because it doesn't seem to be standard practice there (I could be wrong! It's my first conference, but my friends who have gone don't hand out one-sheets.) I think each conference and writing organization is different. I am going to have business cards printed, though. Guess I'd better get on it!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-50393702707448764192009-06-03T06:41:53.241-07:002009-06-03T06:41:53.241-07:00You've got it! That's exactly what I take ...You've got it! That's exactly what I take to conference. As to business cards, VistaPrint.com has some styles available for free (I think all you pay is shipping.) Then, if you want to add your photo or something it's a minimal charge.Georgiana Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148430180111786272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-41950042221591989592009-06-03T06:04:35.738-07:002009-06-03T06:04:35.738-07:00Katie, business cards are quite inexpensive to hav...Katie, business cards are quite inexpensive to have made up at Staples, etc., and they are a great tool for passing out to new aquaintenances at conferences to help you keep in touch afterward.<br /><br />Plus, when you are ready to create a proposal package to send out for seeking representation, they look great tucked in the business card holder of the portfolio folder that will hold all the pieces of your proposal. <br /><br />I know at the conferences I've gone to, most do pass out their business cards to each other. But some don't have them, too, so you wouldn't be alone if you decide against getting them.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-45099498204669590302009-06-03T05:58:49.433-07:002009-06-03T05:58:49.433-07:00Sherrinda, does this help you a little more about ...Sherrinda, does this help you a little more about what a one-sheet is supposed to accomplish? Some authors put more focus on their stories on a one-sheet, than on their credentials. Others have a longer bio/credential section if they have lots to toot about. It depends on where you're at at the time in your writing journey. Feel free to email me at eileenastels[@]rogers[dot]com if you'd like me to send you mine. It's in no way perfect, but might help you at least see how one writer has done it.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-46772407859593075232009-06-03T05:28:40.404-07:002009-06-03T05:28:40.404-07:00Same with me! I'm bookmarking this page! How h...Same with me! I'm bookmarking this page! How helpful! The only thing I have is a synopsis and sample chapters! No one sheet. Or business cards. Or market analysis. Or bio, for that matter! I have some work to do this summer! How important do you think business cards are?Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-85061153848547116542009-06-03T05:08:56.363-07:002009-06-03T05:08:56.363-07:00Wow, Eileen, you are thorough! I am definitely boo...Wow, Eileen, you are thorough! I am definitely bookmarking this page! Thanks!Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.com