Kevin R. Scott

7 Reasons to Attend a Writer’s Conference

Part Six of “How to Find a Publisher for Your Nonfiction Book”

I’ve just spent three days in Estes Park, Colorado, with an amazing group of writers, editors, and agents at the 2012 Colorado Christian Writers Conference.  If you’re an aspiring writer, there is perhaps no better investment you can make than to attend a good writers conference.  

Here are seven reasons to consider attending one soon:  

1. To sharpen your writing skills.  

2. To get honest, constructive feedback on your writing.  

3. To learn to write a book proposal. 

4. To have a one-on-one consultation with a literary agent.  

5. To have a one-on-one consultation with an acquisitions editor.  

6. To network and build relationships with other writers.  

7. To be encouraged and inspired in your writing.  

Continue the series: 5 Ways to Help Your Nonfiction Book Proposal Survive the Initial Review

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