Friday at the ACFW conference was the first full day of workshops, industry appointments, and the MBT Pizza Party.
After breakfast with my Inky sisters (Inkwell Inspirations blog), I headed to Day 1 of a 2 part Continuing Education session on Randy Ingermanson's Snowflake Method. I have the Snowflake writing software but don't have the time to learn the tricks and nuances to use it efficiently, so this seemed like an opportune time to learn from the Snowflake man himself.
I took this photo on the way to Randy's workshop. Taken at 9 am on a foggy Sep 23rd, it shows an employee scraping paint off the ironwork railing with one end of the Gateway Arch in the background.
I took this photo on the way to Randy's workshop. Taken at 9 am on a foggy Sep 23rd, it shows an employee scraping paint off the ironwork railing with one end of the Gateway Arch in the background.
I was thankful to have an enlightening agent appt in the morning, followed by an encouraging editor appt in the afternoon. Because of those, I didn't sit at one of the industry professional tables at lunch, preferring to relax with friends and gather my thoughts.
The afternoon Worship session was followed by the Keynote Address given by Tracie Peterson. And then it was free time for a few hours. This is when many of my friends go out to dinner with their publishers or agents. Since I'm not affiliated with anyone, I was hitting the roof...
The afternoon Worship session was followed by the Keynote Address given by Tracie Peterson. And then it was free time for a few hours. This is when many of my friends go out to dinner with their publishers or agents. Since I'm not affiliated with anyone, I was hitting the roof...
Susan May Warren and Rachel Hauck hosted the 4th annual My Book Therapy Pizza Party up on the rooftop terrace of our Hyatt Regency Hotel. This was a gorgeous setting with an unprecedented view of the Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River from an open ceiling terrace. I enjoyed the food (pizza), won a prize (DVD) and laughed ridiculously loud at the entertainment (see video) which was provided by many participants including Karen Ball and Jim Rubart.
A highlight of the party was when the Frasier writing award was handed out to Andrea Nell. (Andrea did win it, right?)
A highlight of the party was when the Frasier writing award was handed out to Andrea Nell. (Andrea did win it, right?)
I was having so much fun at the Pizza Party, I forgot all about the time until I chanced a look and saw that it was 8:25 pm. Yikes! The evening sessions were due to start in 5 mins and I was a reporter for the ACFW's eZine, The Afictionado. Susie May was directing everyone on the proper use of the magic wand we'd each received in our gift bag when I skedaddled out the door.
The session I was scheduled to report on was Rejection: The Key To Your Success presented by Steve Laube and Tamela Hancock Murray. Their presentation was professional, humorous and the perfect way to end a heavy day.
The session I was scheduled to report on was Rejection: The Key To Your Success presented by Steve Laube and Tamela Hancock Murray. Their presentation was professional, humorous and the perfect way to end a heavy day.
