The Bad Lit Friends are live(ish) and in person! Meagan, Kirk, and Rylan are recording from the Colorado Gold writers conference, sharing a microphone and thoughts on what it's really like to attend a writing conference.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Our writing progress (or lack thereof) heading into the conference
• What to expect at your first writers conference versus what actually happens
• The value of workshops
• The reality of pitching to agents (and whether it's worth it)
• Why the connections you make matter more than the sessions you attend
• Pro tips for surviving a conference

In our Hot Goss segment, we tackle the latest internet outrage: people who think the Scholastic Book Fair is...bad?

Whether you're considering attending your first conference or you're a veteran looking to optimize your experience, this episode covers everything from managing introvert energy to making the most of being surrounded by other writers who understand the struggle.

Welcome to Bad Lit Friends. We’re glad you’re here, even if none of us know what we’re doing.

Bad Lit Friends was created and is hosted by Meagan Thompson-Mann, Rylan, and Kirk Rafferty. Our Producer is Rylan Rafferty.

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