tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post178619613973466668..comments2023-09-08T09:05:26.912-07:00Comments on Erin Kane Spock: Preparing for a Writing ConferenceErin Kane Spockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05376851676240606472noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-25992759390576731182013-07-05T15:33:51.126-07:002013-07-05T15:33:51.126-07:00These are great tips! I'd never heard about th...These are great tips! I'd never heard about the head shot one.Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-43964585042375797512013-07-04T02:40:45.429-07:002013-07-04T02:40:45.429-07:00One of my co-workers had a interview for a lateral...One of my co-workers had a interview for a lateral transfer. She dressed in the "loudest" possible clothing that totally described her personal personality. I advised her to go home and change cuz they were interested in her as a professional and would only remember what she said at the interview. She replied "I want them to remember me long after I'm gone." Well I'm sure they remembered her outrageous attire, and thus did not remember what she said about her skills and abilities.<br /><br />My point; don't focus on what you look like - unless it is intentionally to distract from your lack of skills.<br /><br />Erin, you have writing skills worth focusing on. Let them speak for you, not whether your are a certain weight or snappy dresser. Look professional and talk talk talk about your project you are selling. That is what the agents are interested in.<br /><br />Thank you for posting your learning experiences. Unless you've been there - which I haven't - you just never know what to expect; and I'm sure each conference is different depending on the agents/editors/publishers present.<br /><br />........dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-47017605412027128192013-07-02T19:39:55.522-07:002013-07-02T19:39:55.522-07:00Such great advice! You'll do great. Spanx? ...Such great advice! You'll do great. Spanx? I tried to get in one once; it was not a pretty sight.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-70695447726293564882013-07-02T19:36:17.212-07:002013-07-02T19:36:17.212-07:00I LOVE your list and wish I'd known some of th...I LOVE your list and wish I'd known some of this before my first conference. I totally agree that the balance of comfort and professional attire is key. I met my agent through a conference pitch with her boss. Had I shown up barefoot (which I wanted to), she might not have taken my seriously. Well...maybe.<br /><br />Have a great conference!Daisy Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735098333414333404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-28637393157894315562013-07-02T18:02:54.688-07:002013-07-02T18:02:54.688-07:00I think this is all great advice. I haven't be...I think this is all great advice. I haven't been to any writer conferences, but I've been to a ton of conferences. Professional, comfortable, and knowledgeable, these are definitely the keys. Good luck this year! Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767762370997304308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937582163976319064.post-14446940774052843052013-07-02T14:52:58.120-07:002013-07-02T14:52:58.120-07:00Thanks for the tips! I agree, lugging around a pri...Thanks for the tips! I agree, lugging around a printed manuscript doesn't seem worth it :)<br /><br />At my job we have casual dress over the summer, and it's almost been revoked because some people are taking that cue too liberally. I think it's always safer to dress more up than down. Plus, it's a chance to show off our fashionable sides! Women care about fun shoes/skirts/hair etc. probably moreso than men :)Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.com