tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post8956614453767043901..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Aussie Writer on the Journey: What I've learned from writing conferencesJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-36621892804081682612011-09-19T21:19:23.082+10:002011-09-19T21:19:23.082+10:00Hi Narelle, I'll look out for info on the Fait...Hi Narelle, I'll look out for info on the Faithwriters conference next year :)<br /><br />Hi Meredith, I hope you'll have the opportunity to attend an overseas conference :)<br /><br />I'm looking forward to meeting many of you in Brisbane. Thanks for the great conversation - I've enjoyed reading all your comments :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-51836155785797014092011-09-19T08:45:30.084+10:002011-09-19T08:45:30.084+10:00Thank you, everyone, for this great conversation. ...Thank you, everyone, for this great conversation. Very informative and inspiring for someone like me who is new to all of this :)Margaret Lepkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147233663724759684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-62593069132977966992011-09-18T19:00:54.298+10:002011-09-18T19:00:54.298+10:00A lot of conferences going on there. It would be f...A lot of conferences going on there. It would be fun to throw off the normal responsibilities of life and go OS to one of the conferences you've mentioned. Perhaps I can put that on a wish list. Getting the time and money to go to Brisbane Word Writers and Alpha to Omega has been as far as the wish list has extended so far, but that was a valuable experience. We have a Word Writer's Day here in ADelaide in October, for those Southern states people. Oct 7th. Perhaps will see you at one place or the other.Meredith Rescehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119649437940781847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-66001801815525997612011-09-18T14:45:55.912+10:002011-09-18T14:45:55.912+10:00Sadly Deb has said she won't be coming Downund...Sadly Deb has said she won't be coming Downunder for a Faithwriters conference this year, hopefully 2012.<br /><br />I'd love to hear more about the Aussie Christian Writing conferences.<br /><br />I attended my first conference in Perth this year when Rochelle popped over for a weekend :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055531203646493126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-26187676685045663082011-09-17T21:30:46.383+10:002011-09-17T21:30:46.383+10:00Hi Carol, thanks for the info on Faithwriters :) I...Hi Carol, thanks for the info on Faithwriters :) I had a look at the their website and it looks really interesting.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-81890399480801939942011-09-17T16:19:37.665+10:002011-09-17T16:19:37.665+10:00I think you'd really like the
Faithwriter'...I think you'd really like the <br />Faithwriter's conference in NSW, Narelle. It should be on next October in Sydney - usually at Penrith, near Blue Mountain. So far it's only been held by-annually, I think because the organiser is often in the States at the US Faithwriter's conference. They're a good group to be touch with - not hard to find if you google Faithwriters. I'm looking forward to seeing you all in person in Brisbane this year.Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-58574971974647335732011-09-17T14:40:04.619+10:002011-09-17T14:40:04.619+10:00Hi Suzie, I would love to see you again in Anaheim...Hi Suzie, I would love to see you again in Anaheim :) Will have to wait and see what next year brings... I'm not giving up hope yet!Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-70978627619898585482011-09-17T14:36:44.366+10:002011-09-17T14:36:44.366+10:00Lynn, thanks for stopping by and I'm looking f...Lynn, thanks for stopping by and I'm looking forward to going to Brisbsne :)<br /><br />Jennifer, Mel mentioned in a post on our FB group that Faithwriters hold a conference in Sydney. Not sure of the details, but there's probably info somewhere on a website or blog :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-22207699525329662172011-09-17T14:36:36.388+10:002011-09-17T14:36:36.388+10:00Great post, Narelle. I was so blessed to meet you ...Great post, Narelle. I was so blessed to meet you in person in San Francisco, and I'm really hoping we can see each other in Anaheim next summer.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-22522455464821542392011-09-17T14:07:16.658+10:002011-09-17T14:07:16.658+10:00Are there any christian fiction writers conference...Are there any christian fiction writers conferences in NSW?<br />Jennifer AnnJennifer Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09284057776201270126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-59901636782273062692011-09-17T13:49:04.614+10:002011-09-17T13:49:04.614+10:00Cant wait to go up to Brisbane to the word writers...Cant wait to go up to Brisbane to the word writers fair!Thanks Rochelle for organizing it!<br />It was encouraging reading everyones posts today :)Lynne Burgesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04813162683082804696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-48476067529559375612011-09-17T09:55:27.110+10:002011-09-17T09:55:27.110+10:00Thank you to everyone for jumping in and joining t...Thank you to everyone for jumping in and joining the conversation. <br /><br />I'd love to have been able to attend The Word Writers conference, but the time and travel is prohibitive to be done too frequently.<br /><br />It's possible that this conference would never have happened if Rochelle didn't rescue Omega Writers from languishing and, not only that, but she started Word Writers with little assistance. Rochelle is an amazing woman.<br /><br />So...Kudo's to Rochelle in recognition of your hard work in helping Australian writers!SRIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577173231370982410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-72269418732518251062011-09-17T07:41:26.839+10:002011-09-17T07:41:26.839+10:00Hi Laura, I agree that conferences are great for h...Hi Laura, I agree that conferences are great for helping us to gain new energy and enthusiasm for our writing :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-49833387343376731132011-09-17T05:38:28.292+10:002011-09-17T05:38:28.292+10:00Great post, Narelle. I've been attending the R...Great post, Narelle. I've been attending the Romance Writers of Australia Conference on and off for the past sixteen years. It's time well spent. Meeting friends old and new, networking, talking to editors, and learning about everything writing from the workshops. This year I took part in the Clayton's Conference online because I'm in Central Queensland at the present time. There are so many ways for writers to connect and attending conferences is a really good place to start. I'd recommend all writers attend at least one conference a year. Meeting with like minded people at a conference injects you with new enthusiasm to continue. This year mark your diary for the Adelaide Writers Fair or the Brisbane Writers Fair for fellowship so that you know you aren't alone in your writing adventure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-61187620637221571992011-09-17T00:00:28.832+10:002011-09-17T00:00:28.832+10:00Hi Michelle, I totally understand the difficulties...Hi Michelle, I totally understand the difficulties in juggling family commitments and conferences. I'm glad you've found some helpful online conferences, and had the opportunity to connect with an agent :) Last month I participated in the online Romance Writers of Australia 'Claytons Conference' for those who couldn't attend the real conference. I had a ball, although I missed too many sessions due to work and family commitments. It was great to hang out in the chat room during the Award ceremony and celebrate as we learned the winner's names via Twitter :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-82102618435691352552011-09-16T23:49:40.643+10:002011-09-16T23:49:40.643+10:00Hi Rose, congrats on the upcoming launch of your n...Hi Rose, congrats on the upcoming launch of your novel! How very exciting that the launch co-ordinates with the Word Writers Fair :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-44000854071606144252011-09-16T23:46:14.159+10:002011-09-16T23:46:14.159+10:00Hi Jenny, I really enjoyed mingling with readers a...Hi Jenny, I really enjoyed mingling with readers at the RWA literacy signing :) It would be great if we had an Aussie Christian Writing conference that included a book signing for readers. I know there is an Aussie Romance Readers convention that is similar to the big Romantic Times Readers Convention in the US.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-71374042611978508082011-09-16T23:39:51.296+10:002011-09-16T23:39:51.296+10:00Hi Debbie, thanks for your encouraging words, and ...Hi Debbie, thanks for your encouraging words, and I hope you'll be able to attend another writing event very soon :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-45825187849894315002011-09-16T23:37:08.622+10:002011-09-16T23:37:08.622+10:00Hi Rochelle, thanks for all the work you and your ...Hi Rochelle, thanks for all the work you and your team are putting in to organise the Word Writers Fairs :) I chaired the FHL One-Day Conference in San Francisco, and I know how much time and effort goes into organising these events.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-17528377587641136492011-09-16T23:29:45.877+10:002011-09-16T23:29:45.877+10:00Hi Mary, thanks for your detailed comments :) Ther...Hi Mary, thanks for your detailed comments :) There are a number of Aussie conferences and events catering for writers targeting the secular fiction and non-fiction market, and this is one reason why I'm looking forward to attending the Word Writers Fair for the first time. And I agree it's important for writers to gain knowledge about the business of writing up-front.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-40105337939996484852011-09-16T23:17:35.394+10:002011-09-16T23:17:35.394+10:00Hi Jo-Anne, it's looking like I'll be able...Hi Jo-Anne, it's looking like I'll be able to go to Brisbane in November :) Can't wait to meet you all! I have published author friends who write in non-romance secular genres, and they've mentioned that romance writing conferences tend be friendlier and more inclusive of new writers. We're not quite sure why? But I agree that conferences can be very daunting for first timers. ACFW runs a pre-conference program for first time conference attendees.Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-36012251072548556812011-09-16T23:10:06.352+10:002011-09-16T23:10:06.352+10:00Hi Paula, we were thinking about heading to Disney...Hi Paula, we were thinking about heading to Disneyland next year for RWA conference. Taking the family along has advantages and disadvantages, and in many ways it is easier to travel with writing friends. It would be fun if a group of us were able to attend an ACFW conference :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-68228995027952330692011-09-16T22:59:30.214+10:002011-09-16T22:59:30.214+10:00Hi Peter, congrats on winning a prize to attend a ...Hi Peter, congrats on winning a prize to attend a writing festival! The personal interaction with industry professionals is invaluable :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-64426402093497019352011-09-16T22:00:26.325+10:002011-09-16T22:00:26.325+10:00Wow what wonderful experiences you've had. My ...Wow what wonderful experiences you've had. My hubby works crazy hours and we don't get much help - so I think I'll have to wait for the kiddies to grow up before I could travel to conferences. I have enjoyed the Word Writers Fair in Bris the last 2 years - and I'm going again this year. <br />I happened upon (Bill Johnson) Bethel Church's Writing conf this year and listened in live online. There were some wonderful sessions on hearing from God and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak through your writing. <br />I've also joined in with WriteOnCon online for the last 2 years. I got some excellent feedback from an agent this year. <br />Great to read everyone's comments here too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-71303326542606431872011-09-16T19:16:49.203+10:002011-09-16T19:16:49.203+10:00I’ll be attending my first writers conference in N...I’ll be attending my first writers conference in November – The Word Writers Fair in Brisbane. I’m not just excited to be launching my novel – as I live in Central Queensland it’s also a great opportunity to meet other Aussie writers. I hadn’t even heard of some of these events, so thank you Narelle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com