So, if you're like us and you plan on sequestering yourself in your house for 3 straight days, there are a few things you should do to prepare yourself. Sort of like a bomb shelter, but with more snacks and (hopefully) without all the Apocalyptic nonsense.
1. Make a batch of these to keep children and husbands distracted while you're strapped to the computer for 72 hours. Chocolate, peanut butter and marshmallow go a LONG way.
2. Get in your comfiest PJs and feel free to wear them throughout the duration of the conference. Lucky for you, no one will be able to see (or smell) you while you're attending WriteOnCon! (Pound Puppies are totally optional, but Brownie sashes are encouraged. Troop 242 4 EVA!)
3. Enter The Reading Room / WriteOnCon $1,000 Writing Contest of Awesome for your chance to win $1,000 (duh!) and your very own author profile page at TheReadingRoom.com. The amazing literary agent Catherine Drayton is judging all of the entries and will select five finalists to post on The Reading Room's site. And you'll be able to vote on the winner starting August 18th! I have to say it's fascinating to see which entries Catherine likes the best. You won't want to miss this! The contest will close August 17th, so hurry up and submit your first 500 words TODAY!4. Relive the awesome of WriteOnCon 2010 one last time before we start posting new content on August 16th. Dozens of agents, editors and authors share their best tips on writing, marketing and pursuing publication. If you're new to WriteOnCon or if you missed content last year, now is your chance to get caught up.
5. Sleep. You're going to need it because next week WriteOnCon is taking over your life. Don't try to fight it, just get ready to enjoy the ride! Be sure to check back Monday, we'll be posting the final schedule of events for the 2011 conference. Cue head explosions.
7 comments:
I don't have kids so I'll be making those brownies for myself. And my husband can't smell so if I hide them (aka: eat them all), he'll never know I made them no matter how fragrant the apartment is. I've got it all planned out, heeheehee! :)
And evidently taking over your life too...well, that and your deadline. You all are truly wonderwomen!
I knew that was you two when I saw it on the WOC website this morning. Nice pound puppies. I never had any of the big ones.
Pound puppies!!
I remember those! I bought them for my KIDS!
*skulks away back to old-lady cave*
LOL Pound puppies! Haven't thought about those in forever!
Can't wait for next week!
ooh chocolate! Can you bring some OVER to Ireland? ;-)
Chocolate+WriteOnCon=Awesome sauce!!!! Yeah, can't wait!
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