In this episode of Bookcraft, I'm sharing my experience attending the Writers' Guild of Alberta conference and the lessons I brought home from a weekend of learning, networking, and talking books with fellow authors.

I have attended conferences in my old career in countries around the world, so I had certain expectations going in—and I'm happy to say this event was wonderful. From the inspiring keynote presentations ‌to the workshops, there was no shortage of valuable takeaways.

Whether you're an aspiring writer, a published author, or simply curious about what happens at a writers' conference, this episode offers an honest look at the experience and the presentations I attended.

So grab your favourite beverage, get comfortable, and let's talk about conferences, community, and continuing to grow as writers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Writers' Conference Experience

01:53 Conference Overview and Expectations

03:46 Diverse Presentations and Networking Opportunities

09:54 Insights on Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

19:21 Keynote Presentation by Francine Cunningham

22:44 Concurrent Sessions and Character Development Workshop

29:11 Building an Author's Audience and Networking

32:03 Free Writing and Productivity Techniques

39:01 Reflections on Future Conferences and Learning Opportunities

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