Canadian Authors Association - Alberta Branch
   
 

We asked, "What do you think was most valuable part of the conference?"

 
  • Networking – Practical info
  • Networking and companionship – being with those in the industry
  • Quality of speakers, opportunity to meet other writers
  • Hard to choose. All was valuable
  • Joining other writers in learning about our craft
  • Networking with authors and other book industry people
  • Meeting people
  • The atmosphere of joy and enthusiasm. The welcome.
  • Myrna Kotash session + doing the Write Thing panel
  • Networking
  • Meeting writers. New beginnings.
  • Keynote breakfast and Hot Trends, Hot Markets panel
  • Meeting Award winners and new CAA members; the readings
  • Having so many key people in the writing industry together in the same room
  • All of it!
  • Speaking with agents and publishers
  • The creative people
  • Guest speakers at opening and closing breakfasts; variety of workshops; manuscript consultations
  • Meeting fellow writers
  • Manuscript consultations and keynote speaker Keyes
  • The information on publishing and the best way to get your work to the public
  • For me, having chance to have a professional editor look over my work and give feedback
  • Access to presenters to ask questions
  • New ideas from various speakers; networking; awards readings
  • Manuscript consultations
  • Meeting other writers; manuscript consultations; keynote speaker; encouragement for writing
  • Presentations by very good writers
  • Benefiting from the experience of others (from both the presenters and participants); I now have an understanding of the writer-editor relationship.
  • Making contacts and learning so much!
  • The session, keynote speakers and ability to network with other writers
  • Workshops; literary awards
  • The keynote addresses
  • Ability to meet other authors
  • The generosity with which it was presented and enjoyed
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