January 2015 - Be Fearless: Seek Workshops or Conferences
Take a workshop.
Learn to give and take criticism.
Jodi Picoult
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Where do you seek success? Well, you might find one or two successful writers in your local writing organizations or you may even live next door to one. Seeking information from successful writers gives one the opportunity to learn. Conferences also help a writer take advantage of some of the new technology, publishing options, agents, editors, etc.
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While you are formulating your writing goals for 2015, make sure you add put a workshop or writers' conference on the list. Take some time to surf the net for the workshops or conferences you think will rejuvenate you and your writing career. After all, you are what you write. If character development holds up your writing, a webinar could be all you need. If you want to meet agents, plan on attending a large writer conference. Check out conferences in Sun Valley, New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, or San Francisco.

Genre driven writers' organizations offer local and national events. Research these opportunities. You may find something interesting. This is an investment in you, the writer. It is an opportunity to get you out to discover yourself.
So, if you truly are a "fearless writer," find a workshop, conference, or webinar, or two to sharpen your skills in 2015.
References: writing.shawguides.com
pw.org (click on "Tools for Writers, click on "Conferences")
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