Who among us is attending the 2018 American Christian Fiction Writers conference here in Nashville this weekend?
It’s been several years since I’ve attended, and I’m really looking forward to seeing people I haven’t seen in a while—and to soaking up workshops on writing, of course. Because there’s always more to learn. But really? I just love being with everyone. Chatting, catching up. Because writing can be a lonely profession. Yet it doesn’t have to be.
Along that vein, I have the fabulous honor of co-moderating a panel on Saturday afternoon with Deb Raney and awesome panelists Lynn Huggins Blackburn, Lynette Eason, Jody Hedlund, and Karen Witemeyer! The topic? Writing in Community!
(Lovely graphic design by Ms. Raney)
Writing in Community Panel
Saturday, Sept. 22, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Hermitage D (Gaylord Opryland)
Must be a registered conference attendee to attend
In our panel, we’ll discuss ways to build community and how doing that can make a HUGE difference in the life of a writer! Especially if you’re an extrovert! I’m just sayin’…
Earlier that morning, I’m teaching a class on writing novels in a series (versus standalone books). Out of the sixteen books I’ve written to date, only one of them is a standalone novel (The Inheritance). And shhhh, but even then, I wrote that story with two more possible books in mind. Someday I’d love to write them!
I’ve got my class ready to go, but as I was reviewing notes last night I started wondering…
Why does a reader choose to read novels in a series versus standalone novels?
What draws a reader to read a series of novels? Is it the setting? The characters? The premise that threads the novels together?
Do you have a preference in reading standalone novels versus novels in a series?
Do you have a favorite series? (Me? I’ve long enjoyed Francine Rivers’ The Mark of the Lion series and have read the novels several times through.)
If you have a minute, I’d love your input!
Finally, we have SIX SLOTS LEFT for the Southern Mansion Reader Weekend! If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time!
So grateful we’re in community together here,
Tammy
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I’m beyond excited about this special weekend! Kelsey, my daughter, is helping me put the final touches on the plans. And oh, are we going to have fun! I hope to see you there!
Tamera blogs every first and third Tuesday at Inspired by Life . . . and Fiction, a group blog she shares with a wonderful community of authors. If you'd like to join the conversation on this post, Tamera would love to see you there!