WritersDigest.com I 65and craft of writing, Nakamura
confi rms. Agents set to participate
include Natascha Morris (Bookends
Literary Agency), and representa-
tives from Paul S. Levine Literary
Agency, Bradford Literary Agency,
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency, and
Fuse Literary. HIGHLIGHTS: “Th is is a
wonderful opportunity to connect
with other writers as well as agents
and published authors,” Nakamura
says. “Even if you don’t have a fi n-
ished draft yet, this conference will
give you all the essential informa-
tion needed so that you’re ready to
go the moment you hit ‘Save’ on
your fi nal draft .” Sessions range from
“An Overview of Your Publishing
Options Today” and “Everything
You Need to Know About Agents
and Query Letters” to “How to
Market Yourself and Your Books”
and “Ten Keys to Writing Success.”
IF YOU GO: Spend an hour perusing
the shelves at Deep Vellum Books
on Commerce Street. A popular
reader hangout since 2016, the store
actively promotes writers of color,
feminist perspectives, and small
presses. FOR MORE INFORMATION:
WritersConferenceOfDallas.com.WDDon Vaughan (donaldvaughan.com)
is a freelance writer in Raleigh, N.C.
and founder of Triangle Association
of Freelancers.Should You Be A Conference Volunteer?
Writing conferences often solicit volunteers to help out over the course of
the event. Here are a few pros and cons to consider before offering your
time and expertise.PROS:- Many conferences offer volunteers free or reduced registration in
exchange for their hard work. This can be especially benefi cial to writers
in fi nancial need. - Volunteers often get extra face time with session presenters, which pro-
vides a wonderful opportunity to ask a writing-related question or two.
Just make sure you don’t take up too much of the individual’s time. - Volunteers enjoy the satisfaction of supporting an event they believe in
and want to succeed, as well as helping to ensure that the conference is
benefi cial to all who attend.
CONS:- Volunteering may require you to work during sessions you want to
attend, which can reduce the personal value of the event. - Volunteers often have little say in what they are asked to do, which could
mean being assigned a chore you genuinely dislike. If you fi nd yourself in
this position, don’t hesitate to ask for a different assignment. - If a conference is short-staffed, volunteers may work more than they antici-
pated. To prevent this, make sure you confi rm with the volunteer director
the amount of time you will work and your specifi c responsibilities.
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